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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Limón coast at golden hour with breakwater, mangroves, and distant fishing boat

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.

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Hero image of Uvita's coastline at golden hour with the Whale Tail formation and jungle framing

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.

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Editorial panorama of Costa Rica's major airport gateways at golden hour

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.

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Quepos coastline at golden hour with jungle hills and a small boat at sea

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.

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Hero editorial beach scene at golden hour in Costa Rica, with calm turquoise water, palm silhouettes, and distant rainforest

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.

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

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.

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Hero shot of Rio Celeste's turquoise river winding through lush rainforest at golden hour

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.

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Golden-hour Guanacaste coastline with volcano silhouette and palm frond foreground

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.

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La Fortuna valley at golden hour with Arenal Volcano and lush rainforest, editorial landscape

Things to do in La Fortuna Costa Rica: 3-5 day plan

Skip wasted drives: things to do in La Fortuna Costa Rica ranked with prices, booking lead times, and the clearest months for Arenal views.

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