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Costa Rica Destinations: Common Name & Location Misunderstandings
As we suggest in our blog post Costa Rica Hotel Tip: Can you name your Arenal or Monteverde hotel?, Costa Rica is notorious for using repeat words and phrases to describe … Continue reading →
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The Best River For Rafting In Costa Rica
We love rafting. Point blank. Given that Ricky was a white water rafting guide and safety kayaker on Costa Rica’s pacuare river for more than 6 years, we are of … Continue reading →
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Which Costa Rica Hanging Bridges Are The Best? Comparing 4 Popular Hanging...
You asked, we answered! As a follow-up to our post “Which Costa Rica Zipline Is The Best? Comparing 6 Popular Canopy Tours in Arenal and Monteverde“, we are delving into … Continue reading →
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Costa Rica All-Inclusive Resort Series – PART 1: Why Costa Rica Is NOT An...
To kick off this post, Why Costa Rica Is NOT An All-Inclusive Resort Destination (Part 1 of our blog series Costa Rica All-Inclusive Resorts), I must admit that Costa Rica is … Continue reading →
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Our Best Recommendation For An Alajuela (SJO Airport) Hotel For Your First Or...
So you’re coming to Costa Rica. You’ve selected your destinations, your tours are lined up, and your transportation services are ready to go. The only trip item left to decide … Continue reading →
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Costa Rica All-Inclusive Resort Series – PART 2: How To Have An All-Inclusive...
As our recent post Costa Rica All-Inclusive Resort Series – PART 1: Why Costa Rica Is NOT An All-Inclusive Resort Destination explains, Costa Rica is not an ideal vacation destination … Continue reading →
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Costa Rica Is Inspiring! Apparently, We Are Too! Thanks “The Seven Minds” and...
We think Costa Rica is pretty inspiring, however it is great to learn that our peers within the blogosphere think the same about our writing. A huge thanks to The Seven … Continue reading →
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Costa Rica Hotel Recommendation Series: Where To Stay in La Fortuna / Arenal
Given that La Fortuna/Arenal is one of the most popular destinations foreign travellers visit when they come to Costa Rica, we are regularly inundated with requests for La Fortuna / … Continue reading →
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Arenal Hotel Recommendation: The Absolute Best Value Hotel In La Fortuna /...
Experienced travellers know the difference between inexpensive and cheap. They know a good find when they come across one and understand the meaning of real value. Given that quality often […]
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Arenal Hotel Recommendation: An Authentic, Rustic Hideaway In La Fortuna /...
Anyone who has spent time researching hotel options in Costa Rica’s La Fortuna/Arenal region knows the destination offers more options than travellers really need. There are 100+ accommodations to...
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Arenal Hotel Recommendation: A Romantic & Peaceful Sanctuary in La Fortuna /...
Sometimes in life it is hard to choose our favourites. Our favourite song or movie (can we choose only one?), our favourite food (doesn’t it depend on our mood?), or […]
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Arenal Hotel Recommendation: Luxury And Relaxation At Its Finest in La...
Who wants to feel spoiled while on vacation? We do! Ok. Truth be told, Ricky and I are humble travellers. We have bunked in with buddies at hostels and have […]
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Guided Tours In Costa Rica: Are They Necessary, Valuable, And/Or Worthwhile?
Here’s a question. When you are on vacation, what do you look to get out of the travel experience? Sure, if you opt to spend your free days at an […]
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Vegetarian And Vegan Dining In Costa Rica
Ricky and I have been vegetarians for years. I’d love to say that I’m a vegan, but that would be pushing it. I’ve settled for being what I like to […]
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5 Red Flags To Look Out For When Buying A Costa Rica Vacation Package!
Trips to Costa Rica are more popular than ever, but do you know how to protect yourself from paying more for your vacation than you should, having a low quality […]
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Costa Rica Transportation: 10 Ways To Get From Point A To Point B Throughout...
When promoting Costa Rica, we always explain to travellers that two of the best things about the country are its small size (geographically-speaking) and the fact that there is so […]
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La Fortuna (Costa Rica) Waterfalls – Yes, There Are More Than Just One!
Did you know that there are more waterfalls in the La Fortuna/Arenal area than simply the largest and most popular? Naturally, the most obvious is the La Fortuna waterfall… a […]
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The Best Hot Springs In La Fortuna / Arenal, Costa Rica: Baldi, Ecotermales,...
So you’ve decided to take a relaxing vacation to beautiful Costa Rica. Great! What better way is there to get some much deserved rest and rejuvenation than by soaking in […]
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Did You Pay Too Much For Your Costa Rica Vacation? Don’t Be Fooled By ‘Deals’...
It’s official. We are way too protective of Costa Rica travellers. We are obsessed with making sure each of you have the most positive travel experience possible in the most […]
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Should You Visit La Fortuna (Arenal), Monteverde, Or Both Destinations During...
ARE YOU GAME? Building a Costa Rica vacation itinerary is a lot like playing Tetris. The object is to arrange each piece so it falls perfectly into place in accordance […]
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Nifty & Thrifty: Costa Rica Cash Back Rebate Program!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We wish you happiness and prosperity. On second thought, we can help with that. January 1st marks the beginning of something pretty awesome. Let’s say you plan […]
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What To Pack For A Costa Rica Vacation
If your trip departure is just around the corner, your focus has likely shifted from what you’re going to do and see when in Costa Rica to what you’re going […]
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The Most Popular Questions We Receive About Costa Rica Travel (And Our...
You’ve heard it time and time again. We write to provide you with answers. Plain and simple. Without your questions we’d have nothing to respond to, and a blog that […]
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Is Costa Rica Safe? Yes, If You Travel Consciously, Cleverly, And With Common...
When travellers ask us whether or not Costa Rica is a safe place to visit we do not pause before answering “yes”. Is it a utopia of purity and obedience? […]
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Costa Rica Vehicle Rentals: How Not To Fall For A Car Rental Scam
Wherever a line can be drawn, inevitably someone will cross it. This subjective process of going too far is no stranger to business operation. In fact, the value of some […]
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Costa Rica Vehicle Rentals: Should You Rent A Car For Your Costa Rica Trip?
Whew! We feel better. In our last post we went there. “There” referring to the dark side of Costa Rica trip planning and more specifically, vehicle rentals. While most of […]
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Which Costa Rica Beach Is Best For You? What To Know About The Central...
Choosing a coastal beach area (or more than one) to visit during your Costa Rica trip can be a stressful, time consuming, and pull-your-hair-out frustrating part of vacation planning. As […]
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Sloths, Snakes, Sunshine, And So Much More At Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio...
We all know that Costa Rica offers something for everyone. That’s an obvious statement and even somewhat of a moo point (Friends reference, anyone?). Every traveller can find something they […]
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Costa Rica National Park, Wildlife Refuge, And Biological Reserve Entrance...
UPDATE: Given strong opposition from tour operators throughout Costa Rica, a freeze was put on the national park, wildilfe refuge, and biological reserve entrance fee increase originally set for August...
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Paying For Your Costa Rica Trip: What Is Normal, Common, And To Be Expected?
Tourism operations in Costa Rica are all over the map. Literally and figuratively speaking. Travellers can hike to volcano craters in the Central Valley, rappel down waterfalls in the Northern […]
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What To Do And See In San Jose, Costa Rica
Got a free day in San Jose? Many travellers plan to spend either their first or last day in Costa Rica’s bustling capital city. While it is not always necessary […]
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Reserving Costa Rica Trip Items In Advance: How Much Time Is Needed?
As another year comes to an end we are reminded of the opportunity we have to look back and reflect on the past 365 days of business operations. And boy […]
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Step-By-Step Costa Rica Trip Planning. You Can Do It… We Can Help!
You is kind. You is smart. You is important. I caught the tail end of the Academy Award winning movie The Help the other night and I let Aibileen’s words sink […]
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How To Make A Day Trip To Monteverde From La Fortuna (Arenal) Or Vice Versa
This blog post is going to be a bit of a hypocritical one. Once and a while travellers ask us for our advice in doing something that we secretly wish […]
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The Best Volcano To Visit In Costa Rica: Arenal, Irazu, Poas, Rincon De La...
If your travel alter-ego is anything like ours, it’s indecisive and a bit greedy. When it comes to experiencing something new, we can’t make up our minds. We usually want it […]
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What To Buy In Costa Rica: Our Costa Rica Souvenir Shopping List And Buying Tips
I realized recently that Ricky and I have been in complete denial of something. We have become the type of people who are completely oblivious to their own obsession(s). You […]
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Is Costa Rica’s Tortuguero Worth Visiting?
Costa Rica’s Tortuguero is a bit of a strange brew. Like straight black coffee short of sugar or milk, it is either loved by many or merely put up with […]
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Travel Brain: How To Maintain A Level Head Throughout Your Costa Rica Trip
Your vacation time is precious. You probably don’t get it all too often, you work incredibly hard to afford it, and it creates opportunities for you and your loved ones […]
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Gluten-Free Dining In Costa Rica
Finding out you’re sensitive to gluten is a bit like discovering you are a reality television fan (if you are one). You likely hadn’t given it much thought, as you […]
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Internet, Technology, And Device-Friendly Tips For Travel In Costa Rica
Remember when vacationing meant leaving work behind? Gone are the days when job responsibilities could be shelved for a weekend, a week, or longer (if you were lucky), allowing us […]
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What To Eat & Drink In Costa Rica: Our Costa Rica Food/Beverage List & Order...
Eating Costa Rican food is a bit like jumping off the ledge of a rock into a swimming hole meters below. If you’ve never done it before, you’re half excited, […]
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Five Minute Read: “Is Costa Rica Safe? Yes, If You Travel Consciously,...
This article is a summary of our full blog post: Is Costa Rica Safe? Yes, If You Travel Consciously, Cleverly, And With Common Sense. Here’s How. Five Minute Read Brief: […]
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Five Minute Read: “The Best Hot Springs In La Fortuna / Arenal, Costa Rica:...
This article is a summary of our full blog post: The Best Hot Springs In La Fortuna / Arenal, Costa Rica: Baldi, Ecotermales, Tabacon, Or The Springs Resort? Five Minute […]
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Spending in Costa Rica: USD, Colones, Credit Cards, & More!
Rest assured, American travellers, USD is widely accepted throughout Costa Rica, as are Costa Rican colones. Unfortunately, CAD, Euros, and other foreign currencies are not accepted by most companies,...
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Costa Rica Day Tours: Should You Book Ahead Of Time Or Wait?
UPDATED: 2017 When it comes to Costa Rica vacation planning, here’s the $64,000 question you may ask yourself: Should I book my desired Costa Rica day tours ahead of time […]
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Free “Exclusive Promotion” Codes For Costa Rica Vacation Items!
You’re welcome. No, really. It’s no trouble at all. Yes, we know you’re grateful, and no, you don’t owe us anything. It’s what we are here for. We’ve got your […]
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How To Save Money On Costa Rica Day Tour Reservations
UPDATED: 2017 It is a tale as old as time: traveller visits foreign country; traveller is on a budget; traveller wants to do and experience a lot; traveller looks for […]
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Canyoneering In Costa Rica: Adrenaline And Assurance Found At The Lost Canyon
We are no strangers to excitement. In fact, if anyone dared to suggest that we chose the line of work we did in part for the adrenaline—not in spite of it—they […]
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Monteverde’s Trifecta Of Costa Rican Tradition, Temptation, And Trade: The...
Years ago we wrote a blog post titled Where Your Costa Rica Comes From (And What It Took For You To Get It). In that post we described life as […]
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Costa Rica’s Springs Resort Series – Part 1: The Club Rio Outdoor Center
The below post is the first part of a two-part series about the Springs Resort. For the purpose of our series, the Springs Resort property has been divided into two sections: […]
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