Costa Rica Farmers Markets: A Local’s Guide
Every weekend, somewhere close to you in Costa Rica, a street closes, the tents go up, and the week’s best…
Where to See Sloths in Costa Rica With Kids
Few wildlife moments stop a child mid-sentence like the first sloth in the wild — a slow, deliberate shape unfolding…
How to Shop a Costa Rica Farmers Market Like a Local
The feria del agricultor, or farmers market, is one of the best ways to get a feel for everyday Costa…
How Do Pharmacies Work in Costa Rica? Full Guide
How Costa Rica Pharmacies Work: A Traveler & Expat Guide | Tico Travel ============================================================ –> Walk down almost any street…
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…