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Sunset panorama over San Jose, Costa Rica, showing rooftops, hills in the distance, and a warm, golden sky

2026-06-11

Things to Do in San Jose Costa Rica: A 2-Day Plan

Ranked things to do in San Jose Costa Rica by worth-the-detour value: $7 Theater tour, mandatory Poas reservations, and what $1,000 actually buys.

Lone traveler overlooking Costa Rican coast, symbolizing safe travel

2026-06-11

Is Costa Rica Safe in 2026? An Honest Traveler's Guide

Is Costa Rica safe? State Dept Level 2, safest in Central America, but rental car break-ins and night driving cause most real incidents.

Puerto Viejo's tropical coastline at sunset, with jungle meeting the Caribbean Sea and a dramatic sky.

2026-06-09

Things to Do in Puerto Viejo Costa Rica: 4-7 Day Guide

Plan things to do in Puerto Viejo Costa Rica: five beaches in 12 km, Bribri cacao tours, Salsa Brava surf, no high-season booking traps.

Arenal Volcano National Park, with rainforest foreground and distant volcano glow

2026-06-09

Arenal Volcano Costa Rica Tours: Honest 2026 Guide

Lava flows ended around 2010, so plan Arenal Volcano Costa Rica tours around the cone, hot springs, and trails. Costs, weather, and timing inside.

Limón coast with breakwater, mangroves, and distant fishing boat

2026-06-09

Limon Costa Rica: Beaches, Sloths, Cruise Port Guide

Skip Puerto Limon's in-town beaches: the real Limon Costa Rica payoff sits 45 minutes south at Cahuita's reef, Cocles surf, and Tortuguero canals.

Uvita's coastline with the Whale Tail formation and jungle framing

2026-06-08

Uvita Costa Rica: Whales, Waterfalls, Tides, Costs

Two humpback seasons, a Whale Tail sandbar walkable only 60-90 minutes before low tide, and the Uvita Costa Rica logistics most guides skip.

2026-06-08

Costa Rica Airports: SJO vs LIR, Codes, Drive Times

Picking between Costa Rica airports? SJO saves 3 hours to Manuel Antonio; LIR saves 3-4 to Tamarindo. Here's how to choose before booking.

Quepos coastline with jungle hills and a small boat at sea

2026-06-08

Quepos Costa Rica: Fishing, Park, Costs and Timing

Skip the closed-on-Tuesday surprise: Quepos Costa Rica planned by costs, weather windows, sportfishing seasons, and Quepos vs Manuel Antonio.

Beach scene in Costa Rica, with calm turquoise water, palm silhouettes, and distant rainforest

2026-06-07

Best Beaches in Costa Rica for Wildlife: 2026 Guide

Ranking the best beaches in Costa Rica for wildlife by real sighting odds: 70,000 olive ridley nests at Nancite, sloths at Manuel Antonio, jaguars at Osa.

Costa Rica's volcanic highlands and lush rainforest, with distant summit and hikers seen from behind on a lookout

2026-06-07

Costa Rica Adventure Tours: Bijagua, Rio Celeste, Budgets

Rio Celeste tubing runs $45-$75, Tenorio NP entry is $12-$15, and a 10-day Costa Rica adventure tours itinerary lands at $1,800-$2,400 per person.

Rio Celeste's turquoise river winding through lush rainforest

2026-06-07

Rio Celeste Costa Rica: Tickets, Trail, Best Months

253 stairs, a 7 km trail, and a $12 SINAC ticket that sells out: what most Rio Celeste Costa Rica guides leave out before you book.

Guanacaste coastline with volcano silhouette and palm frond foreground

2026-06-06

Things to Do in Guanacaste Costa Rica: Local's Guide

Planning things to do in Guanacaste Costa Rica? Skip the overrated stops: here's which beaches, surf breaks, and volcano hikes are worth your PTO.