Costa Rica Travel Blog

In the past few decades, Costa Rica has become synonymous with surfing. Mild air and sea temperatures, long point breaks, and wide beaches have even resulted in famous surfers relocating to Costa Rica and Costa Rica being chosen as the home for the 2016 World Surfing Games. As a result, there are lots of surf […]

Fishing has always been an important part of Costa Rican coastal culture. In fact, the easy-going lifestyle of fishing families and the consumption of fresh fish were considered by author Dan Buettner in his famous book, The Blue Zones, as some of the most important factors contributing to Costa Rica’s high number of centenarians. All […]

With 800 miles of coastline and beaches, Costa Rica definitely offers some great snorkeling options. However, anyone who has ever snorkeled in other parts of the Caribbean will tell you that in Costa Rica, you have to know where to go in order to find the best snorkeling spots. This article will tell you about […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  UPDATE: Effective 6/12/2022, the United States will no longer require international travelers to get a COVID-19 test within one day of attempting to fly back to the USA. It is time to travel, step out and start living because “Costa Rica Welcomes You Back.” You have had the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica. […]

Are you looking for adventure in Costa Rica? Do you want a thrill with a little bit of relaxation on your vacation? Let’s talk about the amazing white water rafting you can experience in Costa Rica, whether you are a level I rafter (beginner) or a level 6 (Expert). In this article, we want to […]

When people think of Costa Rica, many think of surfing, sloths, beaches, and volcanos, but if you are a bird lover or a bird watcher, there are plenty of birds to find here. Today, we want to discuss some wondrous birds that you may find in Costa Rica during your vacation because when you see […]

“I will live in Costa Rica, write, work online, and travel the country.” ~ Me I wrote this dream down in my journal 1.5 years ago, and I am doing it. Let me explain something to you, I have been working for myself online since 2013, so I could truly embrace this dream because I […]

When people talk about Costa Rica, the most significant talk is about the beaches, the surfing, the sloths, and the Volcanos, but let’s head back to those beaches. The next question you may have to ask us at Costa Rica Escapes is, “Which side do we go? The Pacific Coast or the Caribbean Side?” Today, […]

As you write down the itinerary to travel in Costa Rica, from beach time to the Volcano to the cloud forest, the kids chime in and say they want to meet “Flash Slothmore.” You give them confused dog tilt looks and start laughing. Flash is the character from Zootopia, and you said to them, “Yes, […]