Make the most of your Family Vacation to Costa Rica
Costa Rica is well known for its adventure, jungle, and unique beaches. Ideally, it would be great to see it all. But for those on a tight schedule, you may have to make some hard choices about which parts of this beautiful country to see. The main popular areas you’ll have to decide between are…
If you’re looking for the best of both worlds in Costa Rica—jungle adventures and pristine beaches—you’ll be pleased to know that there are several towns that offer a perfect blend of both. Here are a few of the awesome Costa Rica beach AND jungle towns that are filled with fun, adventure, and relaxation. Check out…
There are so many amazing places in Costa Rica that it can be hard to narrow down where to go if you are deciding between Samara or Manuel Antonio. We were able to spend a few weeks in Costa Rica and visit quite a few places and truly they were all amazing. But we had…
Costa Rica is a popular vacation destination, but many people don’t know what to expect. Is it a fancy island? Is it a poor, remote area? And many wonder, Is Costa Rica a third world country? Let’s dig in to what that really means and do a little research to answer that question. Definition of…
Is 3 weeks in Costa Rica too long? No! We actually spent 3 weeks in Costa Rica and felt it was a perfect amount of time to both have some great adventures and relax and just enjoy. So I’ve created the perfect Costa Rica 3 week itinerary for families below. You’ll get a bit of…
Jaco and La Fortuna are some of the most well known towns in Costa Rica. With plenty to do in each, I made a guide of how to get from La Fortuna to Jaco (or Jaco to La Fortuna) and fun things to do along the way. Try out a mud bath, visit a national…
You’re planning a family vacation. You want somewhere warm and beautiful and you’ve narrowed down between a Costa Rica or Mexico vacation. Which one should you choose? We were in this same spot and had to research Costa Rica vs Mexico for families and decide which would be the best choice. We had been to…
Congratulations on your plans to go to Costa Rica! While Costa Rica is filled with plenty to plan for, one thing on your mind might be figuring out calling USA from Costa Rica. Luckily, there are so many options for getting in touch without spending a ton of money. So here are a few ways…
Samara Costa Rica is beautiful, less touristy town in the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica. While there are so many great things to do in Samara with the family, you may be looking to explore a little more by taking a few Day Trips from Samara Costa Rica! We absolutely loved staying in Samara, and…
The two major airports in Costa Rica are in San Jose and Liberia. Often people will choose one airport or another due to proximity of activities or cost. If your Costa Rica vacation is long enough, chances are good you’ll be making the drive from Liberia to La Fortuna (or La Fortuna to Liberia). Here…