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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!
Want to plan a trip to Costa Rica? Follow our steps for free and easy Costa Rica vacation planning help!
Curious about Costa Rica trip reservations? Here’s when you should book hotels, tours, transportation services, rental cars, and restaurants.
Avoid hotel regret! Prioritize location and keep these recommended considerations in mind when choosing a Costa Rica hotel!
Curious about Costa Rica payment policies? We describe 3 policy types to help you identify legitimate companies and avoid fraud.
Over two decades, we’ve visited the Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica several times. In this article, we explain what keeps us going back.
Want to visit one of the Central Pacific beaches in Costa Rica? Don’t miss these noteworthy beaches!
Debating renting a car in Costa Rica? We outline advantages and disadvantages, scenarios to consider, and rental tips to help you decide!
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.
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/contrast 15 types of Costa Rica transportation, plus offer free discounts for shuttles and car rentals. Learn more!
We describe the most memorable aspects of the Arenal Springs Resort & Spa in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.
Want to know where to stay in La Fortuna Costa Rica? We recommend Silencio del Campo and we offer a free discount promotion code for the hotel too!
Want to know where to stay in La Fortuna Costa Rica? We recommend La Pradera del Arenal and we offer a free discount promotion code for the hotel too!
Want to know where to stay in La Fortuna Costa Rica? We recommend the best hotels in La Fortuna and offer free discount promotion codes for each!
Interested in the mangrove tour Costa Rica? We outline who should go, what you’ll learn, which guides to trust, and offer a free mangrove tour discount too!
Want to know where to stay in San Jose Costa Rica? We recommend Hotel Buena Vista and we offer a free discount promotion code for the hotel too!
Looking for all-inclusive resorts in Costa Rica? We list some, but we also explain why the country is not an all-inclusive resort destination. Learn more!
We compare the most popular hanging bridges in Costa Rica and offer discounts for hanging bridge tours and entrance fees!
As a child growing up in Costa Rica, Ricky worked as a bean-picker on a Costa Rica coffee plantation. Learn about his experiences here!
Want to know which is the best river for rafting in Costa Rica? We compare and contrast a number here, and offer discounts and savings for each!
Avoid confusion, frustration, and travel mistakes by learning how to correctly identify similarly named Costa Rica destinations, including towns and beaches.
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Debating when to go to Costa Rica? We outline the best times to visit if you want to save money, have great weather, see wildlife, and more!
September 2024 edition