There’s no limit to the things you can do or see during your visit to Costa Rica. We’ve come up with a few ideas though to get you off to a flying start.
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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Are you going to Costa Rica to take advantage of its great fishing, but don’t want to go a fishing charter? If you are lucky enough to have your own boat, or know someone who does, you are in luck. There are a ton of great fishing spots both on the coast and inland. So no matter when you are in the country, there is probably a great fishing spot nearby. Below are some of the most popular fishing spots in Costa Rica.
Northern Pacific - Tamarindo/Ocotal
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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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How does relaxing in secluded, warm hot springs while watching lava flow out of a volcano sound for a vacation? Costa Rica is a traveler’s paradise, with hidden black sand beaches, incredible surfing, and jungles at your doorstep. The country has a stable political system, many people speak English, and you can get incredible deals when you travel there! So in addition to all of the gorgeousness that Costa Rica already has to offer, let us add one more item to your itinerary.
What to Expect
If you are in the Arenal …
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Arenas del Mar is one of Costa Rica’s premiere nature resorts. This resort was designed with sustainability in mind; solar hot water, energy-efficient lighting, and use of nontoxic, biodegradeable cleaning products are just a few of the eco-friendly practices used throughout the premises. But you’ll hardly notice these and other low impact features during your stay at this luxurious, high-end resort.
Getting to Manuel Antonio from San Jose
What to Expect
Arenas del Mar occupies 11 acres between the beautiful white sand beaches of the Pacific Ocean and the spectacular rainforest of Manuel Antonio …
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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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Aside from eco tours, Costa Rica is most popular for its fishing. Fishermen come from all over the world to fish these waterways and are rarely disappointed. While there are fishing charters all over the country, there are a few of them that are extremely popular. Be careful when selecting fishing tours, not all of them are created equal. Do your self a favor and ask around or read some reviews before you book your tour, especially if you are still stateside and making plans. Below are …
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Want to really get to see Costa Rica? If you go to Jaco and spend a bunch of time with a lot of other tourists who spend their time enjoying the city’s club scene, you may leave and realize that you never truly caught a glimpse of the untamed wilderness of Costa Rica’s “pura vida.” There are many ways that you can really get to see the unspoilt beauty of Costa Rica, but one of the best is to take a Marlin Del Rey Sailing Sunset Tour in Tamarindo.
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If you are planning a trip to Costa Rica and are looking to stay at one of the top luxury resorts in the world your options are going to be fairly limited. The Los Suenos Marriott however offers just that. In addition it has a beautiful ocean view and world class golf course. This is just the tip of the iceberg for what you can find at this wonderful resort.
About the Resort
The resort complex is tucked in between the warm Pacific ocean and a large 1,100 acre tropical rain forest. At Los …
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The Don Juan Coffee Tour in Monteverde, Costa Rica is an interactive and historical tour chronicling the coffee-making process from bean growth, to roasting, to packaging, to brewing. The coffee that is grown at the Don Juan Coffee farms is Arabian in originality. In the 19th century the coffee was transported to the mountains in Costa Rica and grown there for a unique twist of rich coffee flavors.
The Don Juan coffee farms are a beautiful location where other produce items such as fruit and vegetables. There also are many types of …
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