FOR YOU, FOR FREE: 17 years' worth of firsthand Costa Rica trip planning and travel advice compiled into hundreds of articles, plus exclusive discounts. Created by a Costa Rican and a four-time published Costa Rica guidebook author. Welcome, amigos, and as we say in Costa Rica, pura vida!
We describe the most memorable aspects of the Tortuguero National Park (Cerro Tortuguero Sector) in Tortuguero, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.
We describe the most memorable aspects of the Tortuguero National Park’s Cuatro Esquinas Sector in Tortuguero, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.
We list the Costa Rica hours of operation for national parks, biological reserves, wildlife refuges, and other attractions!
We describe the most memorable aspects of the Monteverde Orchid Garden in Monteverde, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.
We describe the most memorable aspects of the Carara National Park in Tarcoles, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.
We describe the most memorable aspects of Vandara in Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.
We answer 20+ questions about zip-lining in Costa Rica to help prepare you for a fun, safe, and enjoyable adventure!
Plan to travel to Costa Rica with kids? We outline the best things to do and provide child and student discounts!
Use Costa Rica tour transportation to save time and money! We list tours that provide transportation between two destinations, and offer discounts for them too!
Interested in visiting Club Rio Costa Rica in La Fortuna? We provide information, helpful tips, and a free Club Rio discount!
Want to know which Costa Rica canyoning tour is the best? We recommend this tour, and we offer a free discount for it too!
We explain when and why you should (or shouldn’t) reserve Costa Rica tours and activities in advance, with recommendations month by month.
Is Tortuguero worth visiting? We detail the experience, what you can expect, who should visit, and who should skip the area altogether. Learn more!
Wondering which Costa Rica volcano is the best to visit? We compare Costa Rica’s top 5 volcanoes, outline ways to visit each, and answer popular volcano-related questions!
We list adult and child rates for Costa Rica entrance fees to national parks, biological reserves, wildlife refuges, and other attractions!
Avoid falling for Costa Rica car rental scams by learning about the latest ploys and reviewing our must-know car rental tips.
We answer the question “is Costa Rica safe?” while assessing robbery, assault, water safety, car safety, money safety, and other travel risks.
Have questions about Costa Rica? We answer the top questions we receive about Costa Rica travel, tourism, trip planning, and saving money.
We’ve done the Arenal Mundo Aventura canopy ziplining tour with Maleku visit. Here’s what you need to know, plus free discounts for each!
Wondering what to pack for Costa Rica? We outline what to pack, what not to pack, and offer photos and packing tips with our Costa Rica packing lists!
We compare and contrast La Fortuna / Arenal and Monteverde, plus offer a quiz, photos, and discounts for both areas to help you decide!
La Fortuna Waterfall details including who should visit, hike difficulty, facility / viewpoint info, and discounts for waterfall tours!
Looking for the best zipline in Costa Rica? We compare and contrast a number here, and offer free discounts for ziplining tours!
September 2024 edition
