Costa Rica Travel Guide Plus Insider Tips

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Vaccinations for Costa Rica: What You Need Before You Go

Planning a journey to Costa Rica promises an adventure filled with stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and unparalleled biodiversity. To ensure…
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Costa Rica Holidays and Festivals: Your Month-by-Month Guide

From colorful carnivals to heartfelt religious processions, Costa Rica knows how to throw a party—and 2025 is no exception! Whether…
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Birding in Costa Rica: A Guide To Where and When to Go

Picture this: you’re ankle-deep in a misty cloud forest, binoculars glued to your face, when a Resplendent Quetzal—its iridescent green…
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Exploring the Jade Museum in San José: Must-see

Tucked into the heart of San José, the Jade Museum (or Museo del Jade y de la Cultura Precolombina, if…
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Braulio Carrillo National Park: Costa Rica’s Wild Heart Near San José

Imagine swapping San José’s buzz for a rainforest so lush it feels like stepping into a nature documentary. That’s Braulio…
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Tarpon Fishing in Costa Rica: Chasing the Silver King

Picture this: you’re drifting along Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, the Rio Colorado’s muddy waters swirling beneath you, when a 100-pound…
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Snook Fishing in Costa Rica: Best Seasons and Spots

Imagine standing knee-deep in a Costa Rican River mouth, the Pacific crashing nearby, reeling in a snook that’s putting up…
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The Best Costa Rica Coffee Tours: Sip Your Way Through Paradise

From the rolling hills of picturesque Costa Rica coffee plantations to the cozy urban cafes where locals sip their sweet,…
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Quetzals in Costa Rica: A Guide to Discovering This Stunning Bird

Welcome to our ultimate guide on the quetzal—a vibrant symbol of Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity. In this post, we uncover…
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Your Guide to Traveling Costa Rica: Tips from a Seasoned Visitor

Getting ready for a trip to Costa Rica? You’re in for a treat—this place is stunning, and I’ve picked up…
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Traveling with a Baby in Costa Rica: Your Guide to a Pura Vida Adventure

Traveling with a baby to Costa Rica might sound like a challenge—extra planning, a few more bags, maybe a little…
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Why Costa Rica Surf Camps Are the Ultimate Adventure

Imagine this: you’re barefoot on a warm beach, surfboard under your arm, the sun’s just peeking up, and the Pacific’s…
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Top 5 Hotels in Quepos & Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica: Luxury Meets Nature

Alright, let’s dive into the tropical paradise of Quepos and Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, and update that list of the…
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Best Hotels on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica: Eco-Lodges, Boutique Retreats, and More

The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica offers a vibe distinct from its Pacific counterpart—a laid-back blend of Creole culture, lush…