FOR YOU, FOR FREE: 18 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 know where to stay in San Jose Costa Rica? We recommend Hotel Robledal and we offer a free discount promotion code for the hotel too!
Learn which Costa Rica car rental agency we use, why we use them, and gain access to a 25%-50% discount off your Costa Rica car rental!
Wondering about Costa Rica car rental insurance? We cover mandatory insurance in Costa Rica and provide cost examples for different options.
View photos of our personal collection of 60+ Costa Rica souvenirs and learn tips for buying the best souvenirs in Costa Rica!
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 outline three ways to make a day trip to Monteverde from La Fortuna / Arenal (or vice versa) and explain why doing so isn’t a good idea.
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!
We answer the question “Is San Jose worth visiting?” and detail 15 things to do in San Jose Costa Rica if you make the trip!
Curious about Costa Rica payment policies? We describe 3 policy types to help you identify legitimate companies and avoid fraud.
We list adult and child rates for Costa Rica entrance fees to national parks, biological reserves, wildlife refuges, and other attractions!
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!
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.
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 work with the best Costa Rica tourism companies. Here’s 75+ of them, and an explanation of why they’re awesome!
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!
We compare/contrast 15 types of Costa Rica transportation, plus offer free discounts for shuttles and car rentals. Learn more!
P.S. Did you know that, unlike several other Costa Rica blogs, our website is ad-free, affiliate-link-free, sponsor-free, and A.I.-free? Providing authentic, trustworthy, spam-free content is more important to us than earning money off your visit. Enjoy, amigos! 🙂
