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This Is The Best Costa Rica Blog. Here Are 25 Reasons Why.

Humbly but confidently we can say that the best Costa Rica blog is our Costa Rica Travel Blog. Here are 25 reasons to support our bold claim.

Accommodation Recommendations, Aerial Trams, Airport Information, Alajuela, Atenas, Bagaces, Bahia Salinas, Bajos del Toro, Beaches, Bijagua, Biking, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Budget-Friendly Tips, Cahuita, Cano Negro, Canyoneering, Canyoning, and Rappelling, Car Rentals, Caribbean Beaches, Carrillo, Cartago, Central Pacific Beaches, City Exploration, Costa Rica Itinerary Planning, Costa Rica Luxury Travel, Costa Rica Photography, Costa Rica Questions and Answers, Costa Rica Quizzes, Costa Rican Culture, DIY Costa Rica, Dolphin Watching, Dominical, Drake Bay, Driving Directions, El Castillo, Escazu, Extras, Featured, Featured Front Page, Flights to/from Costa Rica, Food and Drink, Free Discount Codes For Costa Rica Hotels, Car Rentals, and Shuttle Services, Gluten-Free, Golfito, Grecia, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Guapiles, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Heredia, Herradura, Horseback Riding, Hot Springs, How To Choose A Costa Rica Accommodation, How To Save Money In Costa Rica, Internet, Technology, and Electronic Devices, Introductory Costa Rica Trip-Planning Resources, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Mangroves, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, Moon Costa Rica (2019), Mud Baths, Museums and Theaters, National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Nuevo Arenal, Obstacle Courses, Ojochal, Orosi, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Our Donation Project, Packing and Travel Prep, Papagayo, Pavones, Plagiarism is flattering... and illegal (read more), Plantations (Food Tours), Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Recipes, Rincon de la Vieja, Safety and Practicalities, Sailing, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Isidro de El General, San Jose, San Mateo, San Ramon, San Vito, Santa Ana, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Saving Money In Costa Rica, Shopping and Souvenirs, Sierpe, Siquirres, Snorkeling, Spanish Language, Spending Money In Costa Rica, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tilaran, Tortuguero, Tour Transportation, Transportation In Costa Rica, Travelers' Costa Rica Questions and Answers, Tree Climbing, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Vegetarian and Vegan, Viewpoints, Volcanoes, Volunteering, Waterfalls, Waterslides, Weather Information, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Where To Stay In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Zarcero, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

Treetopia Park or Selvatura Park: Which Monteverde Hanging Bridges Are The Best?

Looking for the best Monteverde hanging bridges? We compare and contrast the Treetopia Park’s Sky Walk bridges and the Selvatura Park’s Treetop Walkway bridges.

Featured, Featured Front Page, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Monteverde Guide, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica

Comparing And Contrasting 20 Costa Rica Beach Towns To Help You Decide Which One(s) To Visit

We compare and contrast the 20 most sought-after Costa Rica beach towns according to a variety of criteria to help you pick your favorite!

Beaches, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Caribbean Beaches, Central Pacific Beaches, Dominical, Drake Bay, Featured, Featured Front Page, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Jaco, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manuel Antonio Guide, Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Guide, Samara, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo, Tortuguero, Uvita (Bahia), Where To Go In Costa Rica

Visiting The Tortuguero National Park (Cerro Tortuguero Sector)—Photos And Brief (5-Minute Read): Tortuguero, Costa Rica

We describe the most memorable aspects of the Tortuguero National Park (Cerro Tortuguero Sector) in Tortuguero, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.

Memorable Costa Rica, National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Tortuguero, Viewpoints, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

Visiting The Tortuguero National Park’s Cuatro Esquinas Sector—Photos And Brief (5-Minute Read): Tortuguero, Costa Rica

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.

Memorable Costa Rica, National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Tortuguero, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

Tortuguero Transportation: Comparing La Pavona And Cano Blanco Docks (In Photos)

Not sure whether La Pavona or Cano Blanco is the best dock to use to get to Tortuguero? We compare and contrast the two docks and provide photos from our visits to each!

Car Rentals, Driving Directions, Guapiles, Siquirres, Tortuguero, Tour Transportation, Transportation In Costa Rica

Visiting Costa Rica’s National Theater—Photos And Brief (5-Minute Read): San Jose, Costa Rica

We describe the most memorable aspects of Costa Rica’s National Theater in San Jose, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.

City Exploration, Memorable Costa Rica, Museums and Theaters, San Jose, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica

Visiting The Hacienda Doka Coffee Farm—Photos And Brief (5-Minute Read): Alajuela, Costa Rica

We describe the most memorable aspects of the traditional Hacienda Doka Coffee Farm near Alajuela, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.

Alajuela, Costa Rican Culture, Food and Drink, Memorable Costa Rica, Plantations (Food Tours), Poasito (Vera Blanca), What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

The Operating Hours For 20+ Costa Rica National Parks, Reserves, and Refuges

We list the Costa Rica hours of operation for national parks, biological reserves, wildlife refuges, and other attractions!

Alajuela, Bagaces, Bijagua, Cahuita, Cano Negro, Cartago, Drake Bay, Golfito, Herradura, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Monteverde (Santa Elena), National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Orosi, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Rincon de la Vieja, San Gerardo de Dota, San Isidro de El General, San Jose, Santa Teresa, Tortuguero, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), What To Do In Costa Rica

Visiting The Monteverde Orchid Garden—Photos And Brief (5-Minute Read): Monteverde, Costa Rica

We describe the most memorable aspects of the Monteverde Orchid Garden in Monteverde, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.

Memorable Costa Rica, Monteverde (Santa Elena), Monteverde Guide, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

Photos of Playa Tropical Costa Rica (Isla Tortuga, Nicoya Peninsula) From Our Personal Collection

We provide photos of Playa Tropical Costa Rica (Nicoya Peninsula), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!

Beaches, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches

Visiting The Carara National Park—Photos And Brief (5-Minute Read): Tarcoles, Costa Rica

We describe the most memorable aspects of the Carara National Park in Tarcoles, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.

Jaco, Memorable Costa Rica, National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica

Visiting The El Toledo Coffee Farm—Photos And Brief (5-Minute Read): Atenas, Costa Rica

We describe the most memorable aspects of the family-run El Toledo Coffee farm in Atenas, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.

Atenas, Costa Rican Culture, Food and Drink, Memorable Costa Rica, Plantations (Food Tours), What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica

Nikki Solano Talks Costa Rica on Rick Steves’ Europe Monday Night Travel Show

Watch Nikki Solano cover 10 of the most sought-after Costa Rica destinations (and standout experiences at each) on Rick Steves’ Monday Night Travel Show.

Beaches, Caribbean Beaches, Central Pacific Beaches, City Exploration, Costa Rica Itinerary Planning, Costa Rica Photography, Costa Rica Questions and Answers, Costa Rican Culture, Drake Bay, Extras, Featured, Flights to/from Costa Rica, Food and Drink, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Hot Springs, Introductory Costa Rica Trip-Planning Resources, La Fortuna (Arenal), Malpais, Mangroves, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Moon Costa Rica (2019), National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Plantations (Food Tours), Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, San Jose, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Saving Money In Costa Rica, Tamarindo, Tortuguero, Transportation In Costa Rica, Travelers' Costa Rica Questions and Answers, Vegetarian and Vegan, Volcanoes, Waterfalls, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Where To Stay In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

Visiting Vandara—Photos And Brief (5-Minute Read): Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica

We describe the most memorable aspects of Vandara in Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.

Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Horseback Riding, Hot Springs, Memorable Costa Rica, Mud Baths, Plantations (Food Tours), Rincon de la Vieja, Waterslides, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

Visiting Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center (ZooAve)—Photos And Brief (5-Minute Read): Alajuela, Costa Rica

We describe the most memorable aspects of the Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center (formerly ZooAve) in Alajuela, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.

Alajuela, Memorable Costa Rica, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

Mistico Park or Sky Walk/Adventures: Which Arenal Hanging Bridges Are The Best?

Looking for the best Arenal hanging bridges? We compare and contrast the Mistico Park bridges and the Arenal Sky Walk bridges.

Aerial Trams, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), La Fortuna (Arenal), La Fortuna Guide, National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Volcanoes, Waterfalls, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

Osa Peninsula Beaches In Costa Rica

Want to visit one of the Osa Peninsula beaches in Costa Rica? Don’t miss these noteworthy beaches!

Beaches, Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Puerto Jimenez, Where To Go In Costa Rica

Caribbean Beaches In Costa Rica

Want to visit one of the Caribbean beaches in Costa Rica? Don’t miss these noteworthy beaches!

Beaches, Cahuita, Caribbean Beaches, Limon, Manzanillo, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Guide, Punta Uva, Tortuguero, Where To Go In Costa Rica

200 Must-Have Experiences In Costa Rica (And Photos) In Honor Of Costa Rica’s Bicentennial

In honor of Costa Rica’s bicentennial (200-year) birthday, we compiled 100 photos and 100 top experiences to have in Costa Rica. Enjoy, amigos!

What To Do In Costa Rica

How Much Does It Cost To Go To Costa Rica? Costs Of Activities, Hotels, Food, Transportation Services, And More!

Our helpful charts illustrate the cost to go to Costa Rica according to activities, hotels, transportation services, meals, souvenirs, and more!

Costa Rica Itinerary Planning, Featured, Food and Drink, How To Save Money In Costa Rica, Saving Money In Costa Rica, Spending Money In Costa Rica, Transportation In Costa Rica, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Stay In Costa Rica

Where To Go In Costa Rica: 70+ Costa Rica Destinations (In Photos)

See our master list of Costa Rica destinations for photos of 70+ places to consider when narrowing down where to go in Costa Rica.

Alajuela, Atenas, Bagaces, Bajos del Toro, Beaches, Bijagua, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Cano Negro, Caribbean Beaches, Carrillo, Cartago, Central Pacific Beaches, Dominical, Drake Bay, El Castillo, Escazu, Featured, Featured Front Page, Golfito, Grecia, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Herradura, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Nuevo Arenal, Ojochal, Orosi, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Papagayo, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Rincon de la Vieja, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Jose, San Ramon, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Sierpe, Siquirres, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tortuguero, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Where To Go In Costa Rica, Where To Stay In Costa Rica, Zarcero

Monteverde Hotels: Where We Stay In Monteverde Costa Rica

Our free Monteverde hotel guide explores hotels we’ve stayed at in the Monteverde region.

Accommodation Recommendations, Monteverde (Santa Elena), Monteverde Guide, Where To Stay In Costa Rica

Photos of Playa Herradura Costa Rica (Central Pacific) From Our Personal Collection

We provide photos of Playa Herradura Costa Rica (Central Pacific), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!

Beaches, Central Pacific Beaches, Herradura, Jaco

La Fortuna Hotels: Where We Stay Around Arenal Costa Rica

Our free La Fortuna hotel guide explores hotels we’ve stayed at in the Arenal region.

Accommodation Recommendations, El Castillo, La Fortuna (Arenal), La Fortuna Guide, Where To Stay In Costa Rica

Costa Rica Luxury Travel: All-Inclusive Resorts And Non-All-Inclusive Resorts in Costa Rica

Everything you need to know about all-inclusive resorts in Costa Rica (and non-all-inclusive resorts) that deliver a luxury travel experience.

Bahia Salinas, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Costa Rica Luxury Travel, Escazu, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Nosara, Papagayo, San Jose, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo, Uvita (Bahia), Where To Stay In Costa Rica

Photos of Playa Blanca Costa Rica (Central Pacific) From Our Personal Collection

We provide photos of Playa Blanca Costa Rica (Central Pacific), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!

Beaches, Central Pacific Beaches, Herradura, Jaco

Costa Rica Luxury Travel: 7 Types Of High-End Accommodations For Luxe-Loving Travelers

Everything you need to know about the seven types of high-end accommodations that deliver a Costa Rica luxury travel experience.

Bahia Salinas, Costa Rica Luxury Travel, Escazu, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Nosara, Papagayo, San Jose, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo, Uvita (Bahia), Where To Stay In Costa Rica

Photos of Playa Quesera Costa Rica (Nicoya Peninsula) From Our Personal Collection

We provide photos of Playa Quesera Costa Rica (Nicoya Peninsula), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!

Beaches, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches

Photos of Playa Uvita Costa Rica (Central Pacific) From Our Personal Collection

We provide photos of Playa Uvita Costa Rica (Central Pacific), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!

Beaches, Central Pacific Beaches, Uvita (Bahia)

Photos of Playa Dantita Costa Rica (Guanacaste) From Our Personal Collection

We provide photos of Playa Dantita Costa Rica (Northern Pacific), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!

Beaches, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Las Catalinas, Potrero

Photos of Playa Danta Costa Rica (Guanacaste) From Our Personal Collection

We provide photos of Playa Danta Costa Rica (Northern Pacific), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!

Beaches, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Las Catalinas, Potrero

Photos of Playa Santa Teresa Costa Rica (Nicoya Peninsula) From Our Personal Collection

We provide photos of Playa Santa Teresa Costa Rica (Nicoya Peninsula), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!

Beaches, Malpais, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Santa Teresa

Photos of Playa Mantas Costa Rica (Central Pacific) From Our Personal Collection

We provide photos of Playa Mantas Costa Rica (Central Pacific), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!

Beaches, Central Pacific Beaches, Herradura, Jaco

Photos of Playa Ventanas Costa Rica (Central Pacific) From Our Personal Collection

We provide photos of Playa Ventanas Costa Rica (Central Pacific), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!

Beaches, Central Pacific Beaches

5 Things To Do In And Around Alajuela Costa Rica

Have some free time to spend in Alajuela Costa Rica? Our list of the top 5 things to do in Alajuela span volcanoes, waterfalls, wildlife exhibits, and more!

Alajuela, City Exploration, Plantations (Food Tours), Volcanoes, Waterfalls, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

Photos of Playa Curu Costa Rica (Nicoya Peninsula) From Our Personal Collection

We provide photos of Playa Curu Costa Rica (Nicoya Peninsula), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!

Beaches, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches

Photos of Playa Dominical Costa Rica (Central Pacific) From Our Personal Collection

We provide photos of Playa Dominical Costa Rica (Central Pacific), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!

Beaches, Central Pacific Beaches

80+ Costa Rica Beaches (In Photos) And Where To Find Them

See our master list of Costa Rica beaches for photos of 80+ beaches in Costa Rica to help you decide which one(s) to visit!

Bahia Salinas, Beaches, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Caribbean Beaches, Carrillo, Central Pacific Beaches, Dominical, Drake Bay, Featured, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Herradura, Jaco, Las Catalinas, Limon, Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manuel Antonio Guide, Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Ojochal, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Papagayo, Pavones, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Guide, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Samara, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tortuguero, Uvita (Bahia), Where To Go In Costa Rica