Is Tortuguero Worth Visiting?
Is Tortuguero worth visiting? We detail the experience, what you can expect, who should visit, and who should skip the area altogether. Learn more!
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Is Tortuguero worth visiting? We detail the experience, what you can expect, who should visit, and who should skip the area altogether. Learn more!
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.
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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!
We compare and contrast La Fortuna / Arenal and Monteverde, plus offer a quiz, photos, and discounts for both areas to help you decide!
Looking for the best La Fortuna hot springs in Arenal Costa Rica? We compare and contrast all 12 and offer discounts for hot springs passes!
La Fortuna Waterfall details including who should visit, hike difficulty, facility / viewpoint info, and discounts for waterfall tours!
Interested in a Manuel Antonio sailing tour? We outline who should go, what to see, tour logistics, and offer a free sailing tour discount too!
Curious if you need a tour guide in Costa Rica? We explore whether Costa Rica guided tours or unguided tours are better, and why.
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!
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!
Love Costa Rica sloths? Meet “Rapida” (photos and video)–the Costa Rican sloth that paid us a surprise visit at home one day. Pura vida!
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.
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 …
Everything you need to know about touring the Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park with or without a guide, plus free discounts!
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!
There are zipline tours and canopy tours in Costa Rica, but are they the same? Here’s what to know about each!
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!
September 2024 edition