Costa Rica city guide. Information about cities in Costa Rica. Find hidden spots, and know how to stay safe while visiting.
The Simón Bolívar National Zoo and Botanical Garden (Parque Zoológico y Jardín Botánico Nacional Simón Bolívar) in San Jose, 
Costa Rica is a must see if stuck in San Jose. The Zoo is named after the General Simón Bolívar who was famed for his escapades in South American independence and was opened in 1921 some 5 years after the original plan began its fruition. The original concept was to provide shelter and protect endangered animal species in a safe environment, as well as serve as a scientific research facility and of …
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Tamarindo is located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the province of Guanacaste. Tamarindo is often the first stop for travelers to Guanacaste because of its close proximity to the new international airport in Liberia. The town is a great place for backpackers and luxury travelers alike. Tamarindo is a rapidly growing place complete with 5 star dining, accommodations, and activities as well as budget friendly hostels and white, sandy beaches. Aside from swimming, sun bathing, and other water activities there are a variety of entertainment options in Tamarindo. Whether you seek adventure, leisure, or relaxation. The options are endless in Tamarindo.
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If you are visiting Costa Rica, odds are you will be flying into the capital city of San Jose. Many people simply stay in San Jose because they have to, not because they want to. However, if you plan to go anywhere in Costa Rica, you will have to make your way to San Jose. San Jose is the central hub for transportation in the country.
Because of this, many travelers use San Jose as a layover city or as base camp of sorts. Its takes between 3 to 5 hours to get anywhere in Costa Rica from San Jose. This makes it hard to cross the country in a single day. Thus, forcing many travelers to spend the night in San Jose and catch a bus or plane in the morning.
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Thanks to the very active Arenal volcano, La Fortuna is a popular stop on any travelers journey in Costa Rica. If you are looking for a wealth of outdoor activities and don’t mind putting up with loads of tourists, La Fortuna is a great place to spend a few days.
La Fortuna is a great place to spend a few days. There are a lot of things to do and something for every budget. the two most popular things that bring people to La Fortuna are the Arenal Volcano and the hot springs. Aside from those activities, you can also ride horses, hike the waterfall, go four wheeling, and much more.
The town doesn’t exactly have a budget backpacker atmosphere, but if you are a seasoned traveler you can find the deals around a town. The key is to wait later in the day, when the smaller tour operators are an hour or so from closing. These guys can’t pass up a buck, so if you wait till the last minute, you will have a lot more barging power. I once got a tour of the volcano and a trip to the hot springs for US$10 when it usually cost US$35.
Money Exchange – There are plenty of banks and money exchange places in La Fortuna. Many places in town also take credit and debit cards as a form of payment.
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Literally translated, Mal Pais means “bad lands.” After spending a week here, I have come to think that the name was made up just to keep people away. In my opinion, Mal Pais is one of the prettiest beaches on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Go visit this beach while you can. Its only a matter of time before it ends up just like the other overpopulated, surf beaches on the coast.
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If you only have a limited amount of time to vacation in Costa Rica, I would highly suggest spending it in La Fortuna. This area has one of the highest concentration of all type of activities that are purely Costa Rica. You might not get the sun and beaches, but you get hot springs and volcanoes! Just about any sort of activity you want to partake in can easily be found in the area. And with a wide variety of accommodations, you can easily find one that fits your budget! There is even …
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What was once a tiny and secluded beach where people went to watch turtles nest has become a well to do suburbia of expats from all around the world. Much has changed about the beach town of Playa Tamarindo, but the beautiful beaches that made it so popular years ago are still drawing in the crowds today. Thanks to new airports, bridges, and roads, Playa Tamarindo is becoming one of the most popular up and coming destinations in Costa Rica.
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Many consider Monteverde to be the second most popular destination in Costa Rica. This is, no doubt, due to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Monteverde is regarded as having the most beautiful cloud forests in all of Costa Rica. Combine the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with the neighboring Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve and you are blessed with miles and miles of picture perfect scenery.
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Sitting in the Northern areas of the Puntaranas province is the small mountain town of Santa Elena. The town is located only a few kilometers from the Monteverde Cloud Forest and is the closet town to the reserve. Because of its proximity to the cloud forest, Santa Elena is the best location to stay in while planning activities around Monteverde.
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Quick Facts
Average costs of stuff in Montezuma
Hostels $12 - $30
Hotels $20 and up
Beer $2 a bottle at bars
Food $7 and up
Internet $2 a hour (dial up internet café)
Money Exchange – No banks or strictly money exchange businesses in town. Your best bet is to visit the ATM in your departing city.
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