Costa Rica travel guide and information. How to get around Costa Rica like a local and places to visit.
I’ll never forget the stories I heard from a guy I met in a hostel who had rented a motorcycle in Canada. Yes, the guy had rented a motorcycle in Canada and rode it all the way to Costa Rica. But, his trip wasn’t ending there! He actually had plans of going as far South as he possibly could go. The guy had some awesome stories. Come to find out, a lot of bike enthusiasts make this sort of trip in some form or fashion. If …
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The city of Quepos is located in the Puntarenas Province which is in central Costa Rica and is surrounded by rainforests. This small town populates about fourteen thousand people and still preserves its laid back and modest establishments, despite tourism being the city’s main employer with rapid growth in restaurants, bars, art galleries, and etc. But how do you get from city to city?
By Plane
There are several websites online that will give you cheap flights from San Jose to Quepos. If you’re worried about your flight being a hit-or-miss, then you needn’t worry. There are always two flight carriers that …
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One of the best ways to save money while traveling around Costa Rica is to camp out. Believe it or not, there aren’t a lot of hostels that allow camping. A number of hostels that’s it on the beach may allow you to camp, but might not give you all the security you would receive if you were staying in a dorm or room. Whatever you do, do not camp out on the beach alone. While it is legal in Costa Rica to camp on the beach for …
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Costa Rica doesn’t have to be all about pinching pennies and staying at hostels. If you are planning a honeymoon to Costa Rica or just want a to plan a luxury vacation, then these hotels might be just what you want. From five stare hotels with a award winning golf course, or just a luxury hotel that rests in the middle of the jungle, Costa Rica has a luxury hotel in any setting you can imagine.
Paradisus Playa Conchal
Built on 1.5 miles of pristine white sand beach in Costa Rica’s …
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Volunteering is a great way to get a very unique vacation experience. While backpacking and traveling cross country can be fun, some want a little more meaning out of their travel time. If this sounds like something you are looking for, you can find plenty of it in Costa Rica. there is a wide selection of volunteer jobs and opportunities all over the country. No matter what sort of work you are looking to do, you can probably find it here in Costa Rica.
Often, volunteering can be much …
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If you are anywhere outside of San Jose, it might seem like you are always on an off road trail! But if you are looking for something a little more exciting than an unpaved road that is riddled with potholes, don’t worry, there are plenty of great off road trails for both motorbikes and other off road vehicles. Some of these trails are for experienced riders and drivers only. Otherwise, you run the risk of getting stranded in the middle of the jungle, which is no good. Not …
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Manuel Antonio may be Costa Rica’s best-known tourist destination, but it is also about three and a half hours away by car from the international airport in San Jose. There are several choices for getting from one point to the other, and regardless of what method you prefer, you are sure to enjoy a unique travel experience. There is no doubt that Manuel Antonio is a great vacation spot that offers an impressive variety of activities for people of all ages and inclinations. With careful planning, you can solve many problems and truly enjoy your visit. For the most …
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It is really easy to relax in a place like Costa Rica. After all, what isn’t relaxing about being able to sit on the beach all day drinking one dollar beers? Even better than that is that the above mentioned activity is social acceptable, if not expected. But, if by some chance you get tired of soaking up the sun and booze, perhaps one of the amazing spas in Costa Rica will offer a nice change of pace. These spas are great at any point in …
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Just because many people vacation in Costa Rica because they are on a budget or really want to make their vacation dollars last, that doesn’t mean you can’t find the occasional multi-million dollar mansion here or there. In fact, there are probably a lot more luxury villas and mansion in Costa Rica than you think. Perhaps it has something to do with the real estate boom that happened there years ago. Regardless, here are some of our favorite luxury villas from Costa Rica. We probably won’t be staying at any of them any time soon, but …
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Sometimes when you go on vacation, it can feel like it takes you days before you really begin to relax! The stress and strain of life can be hard to get rid of. Even though you are miles away, you still worry about how they will cope without you at work, if you remembered to pay your internet bill, and how much more money you can put on your credit card. Nagging worries like this can bother you your entire trip! The fact that traveling by airplane is not exactly the most …
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