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Costa Rica's major airport gateways

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 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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Beach scene 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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Rio Celeste's turquoise river winding through lush rainforest

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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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 with Arenal Volcano and lush rainforest

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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Costa Rica's volcanoes, cloud forests, and pristine beaches

Costa Rica Volcanoes Cloud Forest and Beaches Itinerary

This Costa Rica volcanoes cloud forest and beaches itinerary drives the SJO triangle clockwise with real drive times, park fees, and booking traps.

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Costa Rican cuisine on a rustic outdoor table: gallo pinto, casado, Salsa Lizano, ceviche, tropical fruit and coffee.

Traditional Costa Rican Food: Sodas, Casado, Gallo Pinto

Skip the $18 tourist casado: traditional Costa Rican food costs $5 at sodas two streets back, and that gallo pinto tastes better anyway.

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Puntarenas coastline with city spit and Gulf of Nicoya

Things to Do in Puntarenas Costa Rica: Port & Ferries

Skip the city beach and the $14 aquarium: the real things to do in Puntarenas Costa Rica are the ferry, Tárcoles, and Isla Tortuga.

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Surfers in silhouette along Santa Teresa beach

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: A Logistics-First Travel Guide

Plan on 5-7 hours door-to-door from SJO and skip September rains: here's how to actually time your Santa Teresa Costa Rica trip right.

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