Costa Rica Travel Blog

You have probably seen the photos of Costa Rica’s gorgeous beaches and lush jungles, but that’s just what makes it to the social media feed. If you’re thinking about a visit to this unique country (especially with kids), it’s worthwhile to go deeper and really explore what Costa Rica is known for. What Makes Costa […]

Along with booking flights to Costa Rica, choosing your lodging, activities, and transportation are the other primary details. Choosing the right lodging is no small detail, however, so let’s dive into your options so you can choose which is best for your trip. This article will discuss different places you can stay in Costa Rica. […]

Jumping on a plane to Costa Rica is one of the more manageable tasks when planning a vacation. First, you don’t have to do the “flying.” Second, you must get to your city’s airport with your car, ride from a friend or family member, or Uber. The hotels are already booked, and the bags are […]

When planning your trip to Costa Rica, hanging bridges are one of the most popular adventures to explore, other than the Arenal Volcano and the beaches. When you see the hanging bridges and how they are set up, if you don’t think about it, you will love every aspect of it—feeling that you are part […]

I have lived in Costa Rica for over a year and am exploring more for several reasons. One, I don’t have a beach cruiser anymore as my transportation; I finally bought an SUV. (That is a story in itself!) Second, I love my little town of Samara, but I know how beautiful this country is, […]

Your family trip to Costa Rica should be perfect and unforgettable. One that creates memories that the whole family relives for years to come. A trip that positively impacts your kids’ mindset, travel experience, cultural perspective, education, and sense of adventure. There is no better way to positively impact all of that at once for […]

A vacation to Costa Rica with Kids should be on your family’s bucket list. This small but exciting country has so much to offer, big and small that you will not be disappointed, but you will want to come back! This guide has the critical information you need to plan the perfect trip for your […]

As parents, we know that heading on a beach vacation with our kids is a great way to tire them out. With the combination of sun, salt water, and sand, we do it well here in Costa Rica. Costa Rica has two coasts brimming with all of the above plus large doses of natural beauty, […]

A week-long vacation in Costa Rica can cost anything from $1,800 to over $4,500 per person. The trip price will be affected primarily by the type of accommodation you choose and the kind (and the number) of activities included in the tour. Meals and transportation can also affect the cost of the trip but to […]

Every vacation has to start somewhere, and for most people visiting the country, it begins at one of Costa Rica’s airports. More than 3.1 million tourists came here in 2019, and most flew into one of Costa Rica’s two major airports: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) near the capital of San José, or Daniel Oduber […]

As an ex-pat moving to Costa Rica from Texas, it was my first Independence Day, July 4th, not in my own country. Because I realized, “Wait, a celebration of July 4th is just any other day in Costa Rica.” While there are a lot of ex-pats where I live in Samara, Costa Rica, it is […]

Many people will ask us if Costa Rica is a safe place to visit. Of course, we will be the first to say, “Yes, it is,” but we also want you to be aware of the simple things of traveling, just like you would for any place you visit, whether in the US or another […]

Coming to Costa Rica is on many people’s bucket lists for many reasons, the beaches, the rainforest, the volcanos, the surf, birding, and everything in between. As we move away from the tough times of 2020, we still get common questions from our clients about insurance, whether it is from COVID-19, flight cancellations, or lost […]

As a company that puts together travel itineraries to visit Costa Rica, we always say it is an excellent time to visit Costa Rica. Still, there are some holidays that we need you to be aware of that will be much more crowded or a bit more expensive as well. We have already talked to […]

Spring break can be the perfect opportunity to enjoy a family trip somewhere new. Costa Rica is a popular spring break destination for many reasons: it has warm weather and excellent beaches, it’s readily accessible from the United States, and it caters to tourists while retaining an authentic feel — unlike, say, Cancún. If you’re […]

Many businesses choose to hold their corporate events in Costa Rica due to the country’s diversity. With tropical rainforests, jungles, and cloud forests, miles of gorgeous coastline along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, volcanoes, waterfalls, and incredible wildlife, Costa Rica is impressive and very safe! So if you want to give your colleagues and employees […]

So, you want to travel to Costa Rica with family or friends. And maybe thinking to yourself, “What is Thanksgiving like in Costa Rica?” In this article, we will help you understand what happens in Costa Rica during the USA Thanksgiving celebration because this is where we see a lot of tourists come down to […]

Are you craving to relax on your vacation to Costa Rica, but you are not sure how? We get it. You want to head to the beach, hike, or go horseback riding or zip lining—so many activities in Costa Rica but so little time. We have a solution for you that we think you will […]

“I’m dreaming of a White Christmas. Just like the ones I used to know.” ~Bing Crosby, White Christmas. Bing Crosby must not have been to Costa Rica during Christmas because the only way you would see white is on the beaches but in Costa Rica during Christmas, you will see green, orange, red, purple, yellow, […]

“Maybe it’s much too early in the game. Ah, but I thought I’d ask you just the same. What are you doing New Year’s, New Year’s Eve?” – Nancy Wilson So, what are you doing for New Year’s Eve? Are you coming down to Costa Rica with us? Just this past year, I celebrated my […]