How to Get a Costa Rican Driver’s License
If you’re moving to Costa Rica long-term, your foreign driver’s license has an expiration date that has nothing to do…
Veranillo de San Juan: Costa Rica’s Little Summer
Sometime around the feast of Saint John the Baptist, in the soggy middle of Costa Rica’s rainy season, the clouds…
Ziplining in Costa Rica: Best Canopy Tours & Top Operators
Ziplining in Costa Rica: The Complete Guide to Canopy Tours, Cable Lengths & Top Operators In 1979, an American biologist…
How San José Became the Capital of Costa Rica
How San José Became the Capital of Costa Rica (1823 Story) San José wasn’t always the capital of Costa Rica.…
White Water Rafting in Costa Rica: A Complete Guide to Rivers, Difficulty & Seasons
White Water Rafting in Costa Rica: A Complete Guide to Rivers, Difficulty & Seasons There’s a particular kind of laughter…
Costa Rica Power Outlets, Voltage & SIM Cards: A Traveler’s Guide
Two questions hit every Costa Rica traveler within the first hour of landing: will my charger work in this wall?…
Costa Rica Travel Checklist
Costa Rica is one of the easier international destinations to plan for — visa-free for most travelers, no required vaccines,…
Santa Rosa National Park: History, Dry Forest, and Witch’s Rock in One Costa Rica Park
Most travelers to Guanacaste drive right past it on their way to the beach. That’s their mistake. Santa Rosa is…
48 Hours in Costa Rica: A 2-Day Itinerary That Actually Works
Most people come to Costa Rica for a week or two. But sometimes life only gives you 48 hours —…
Driving in Costa Rica: Rules, Fines, and What to Do in an Accident
Driving in Costa Rica is the best way to see the country — but the roads here work differently than…
Costa Rica Volcano Alert Levels Explained: Green, Yellow, Orange & Red
Costa Rica sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, home to more than a dozen volcanoes — five of them…
Costa Rica Wildlife Guide: Month-by-Month Calendar for Every Species
Costa Rica Wildlife Guide: Month-by-Month Calendar for Every Species (2026) Wedged between North and South America, Costa Rica acts as…
Visiting Lomas Barbudal Biological Reserve in Costa Rica
If you are planning a trip to Guanacaste and want something quieter than the usual hot springs, beach clubs, and…
Do You Need Cash in Costa Rica? What Travelers Get Wrong
You’ve heard it both ways. “Don’t worry, Costa Rica is modern — cards work everywhere.” And also: “Bring lots of…