Costa Rica Travel Guide Plus Insider Tips

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Costa Rica’s Top Sea Turtle Nesting Site: Ostional’s Turtle Arribada

Costa Rica’s beaches are a haven for sea turtles, and Ostional on the Nicoya Peninsula stands out as the top…
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San Jose Central Market: A Guide to Costa Rica’s Cultural Hub

San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital is home to the largest market in the country. Th Central Market, sprawls across a…
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Traveling to Costa Rica? 12 Practical Tips to Manage Your Money

Traveling to Costa Rica means figuring out how to handle money—whether it’s cash, credit cards, ATMs, or cryptocurrency. The local…
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8 Amazing San José Day Tours for Families in Costa Rica

Planning a family trip to Costa Rica and wondering how to make the most of your time in San José?…
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Los Chorros Waterfall: Swim and Hike in Costa Rica’s Rainforest

Hidden away in Costa Rica’s Tapantí National Park, Los Chorros Waterfall—often called Orosi Waterfall—is a stunning cascade that draws nature…
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Costa Rican Traditional Dances: A Cultural Story

Costa Rican traditional dances like Punto Guanacasteco, Suin Criollo, La Yeguita, Danza de los Diablitos, and Chorotega share stories of…
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Fiesta de Los Diablitos: A Costa Rica Indigenous Celebration

The Fiesta de los Diablitos is a Boruca festival in Costa Rica’s Puntarenas Province, held annually from December 30 to…
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Costa Rica’s Musical Instruments: A Cultural Soundtrack

Costa Rica’s music is a lively mix of Spanish, African, and Latin American influences, woven into its cultural identity. From…
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Costa Rica’s Top 5 Archaeological Sites and Ruins

Costa Rica’s beaches, volcanoes, and rainforests steal the spotlight for most travelers, but its archaeological sites and ruins hold stories…
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Costa Rica Travel Insurance: Must-Know Coverage for Adventure, Car Rentals, and Flights

Planning a trip to Costa Rica? Travel insurance isn’t required, but it’s a smart way to protect yourself from unexpected…
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Yigüirro: Costa Rica’s National Bird, the Clay-Colored Thrush

Costa Rica’s national bird, the Yigüirro, or clay-colored thrush (Turdus grayi), holds a special place in the nation’s culture. This…
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Best Diving Spots on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast: Your Ultimate Guide

Imagine yourself gliding through crystal-clear waters, surrounded by coral reefs and schools of tropical fish darting like living jewels. That’s…
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Guide to Tapantí National Park: Costa Rica’s Rainforest Haven

Located in the Orosi Valley, Tapantí National Park—formally Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park—covers 58,495 hectares of tropical rainforests and…
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A Guide to Bullfighting in Costa Rica: Toros a la Tica and Fiestas de Zapote

Costa Rica, a huge draw for wildlife and ecotourism, surprises visitors with a unique cultural tradition: Toros a la Tica,…