When To Go To Costa Rica According To Cost, Weather, Wildlife, And More!
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!
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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!
Use our Costa Rica Destination Tool to filter 66 Costa Rica destination recommendations according to nearly 150 different criteria. Learn more!
Most travellers who choose to visit Costa Rica do so with the intent to immerse themselves in a culture different than their own. With tourism booming in Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean, part of Costa Rica’s appeal is its rawness, evidenced by its many pristine …
Looking to convert colones to dollars? Use our handy dollars to colones currency exchange charts and tips to maximize understanding and minimize money loss!
UPDATE: Since writing the blog post below, we have created a donation project aimed at benefiting the children of some of Costa Rica’s indigenous communities. Please read more about our donation (and plans to continue donating in the future) here: Thank You Readers And Travellers For Making …
Want to know our best Costa Rica hotel tip? If you plan to visit La Fortuna (Arenal) or Monteverde, don’t miss this critical advice!
Travellers interested in experiencing two of Costa Rica’s greatest tours – cruises through the Tortuguero Canals and rafting on the Pacuare River – are faced with the challenge of best incorporating both activities into their trip plans without wasting precious vacation time and money. Although …
Want to visit one of the Northern Pacific / Guanacaste beaches in Costa Rica? Don’t miss these noteworthy beaches!
Looking for the best zipline in Costa Rica? We compare and contrast a number here, and offer free discounts for ziplining tours!
Wondering which Costa Rica airport you should fly to? We compare SJO vs LIR based on location, size, dining, design, airlines, tax, parking, and WiFi access.
Will you be driving in Costa Rica? Our charts outline the distance (kilometers) and duration (hours/minutes) for each popular route!
Looking for a Costa Rica vacation rental recommendation? We recommend Villas La Paz Costa Rica nearby Playa Conchal. Here’s why!
Everything you need to know about touring the Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park with or without a guide, plus free discounts!
Want to know about tipping in Costa Rica? We tell you if you should tip, who you should tip, and how much you should tip in Costa Rica. Learn more!
Our list of Costa Rica do’s and don’ts (compiled over 14 years of Costa Rica travel) will maximize your Costa Rica travel experience.
We’ve visited both sectors of the Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica several times. Here’s everything you need to know, plus free Arenal Volcano tour discounts!
At Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated, we leave our home in La Fortuna/Arenal and travel the country often in order to perform site inspections at the various hotels we offer to our clients. The problem with visiting Monteverde however, is that we never want to stay …
Going to Monteverde? You may be visiting Santa Elena Costa Rica instead. We separate the two and help you decide which is the best to stay in and why.
Planning a trip to Costa Rica? Our #1 piece of advice is based on the top Costa Rica trip planning mistake travelers make. It’s the opposite of what you’d expect!
Need to travel between Arenal / La Fortuna and Monteverde? We outline the best ways to get from La Fortuna to Monteverde and vice versa!
There are zipline tours and canopy tours in Costa Rica, but are they the same? Here’s what to know about each!
Heading to El Salto Costa Rica? We outline everything you need to know about the free Tarzan rope swing and swimming holes in La Fortuna!
Want to experience Costa Rica’s Pacuare River rafting tour? We’ve done it 2,000+ times. Don’t miss our info and free rafting discounts!
Wondering about La Fortuna weather? We outline what you should expect and how to plan your visit according to the weather in La Fortuna!
September 2024 edition