High season’s top picks for places to stay and dine, as well as things to do in Costa Rica Exploring Costa Rica during the high season is one of the best ways to experience the countryside in its days of endless sunshine. While you’re on the road in your rental car, you’ll have plenty of […]
There’s no better way to see Costa Rica than a 7-day road trip There’s nothing like a road trip to get to know Costa Rica; it’s a freeing experience because you can stop where you want, for as long as you want. Best of all, you’re more likely to get a better understanding of Costa […]
Waterfalls are a must-see natural wonder in Costa Rica Given the country’s geography, it’s no surprise that Costa Rica has many waterfalls. A driving tour to see waterfalls is a good way to experience the countryside and its geographic diversity. These six Costa Rica waterfalls are universal favorites. Located just over an hour from San […]
Six must-visit places in Costa Rica when you have the freedom of a rental car Rightly famous for its beauty and charm, Costa Rica can also be flooded with tourists; and, you can avoid the crowds when you’ve got your own wheels via your Costa Rica rental car. While everyone else is visiting coffee plantations […]
A beachcomber’s dream: Costa Rica’s sea turtle nesting sites. If you have a chance to visit Costa Rica, there is no better way to sample its beaches than during the sea turtle nesting season. Four primary species visit the beaches of the Pacific and Caribbean coastline throughout the year to lay their eggs. If you’re […]
Driving yourself around while visiting Costa Rica means more flexibility than public or private transportation can offer. Freedom and flexibility make your Costa Rica vacation more adventurous and memorable when you are driving yourself. A rental car in Costa Rica makes spur-of-the-moment itinerary changes possible. You’re on your timetable, free to stop at an intriguing […]
Travel Costa Rica in a rental car; you’ll get so much more out of your vacation than you would otherwise. Renting a car in Costa Rica can make your vacation more complete; you’ll get off-grid, see and experience things you might miss if stuck on a bus or plane, and generally have more freedom to […]
Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast delivers the magic of the tropics interspersed with arid wind-swept cattle ranches, golden beaches with stellar white-tipped surfing waves, cool and mysterious estuaries, and one of the country’s most coveted beach-towns, Tamarindo. Over the past thirty-years, Tamarindo has evolved from a sleepy fishing village, visited by the rare surf guru […]
Image © Sara Ford As with most holidays and special occasions, New Year’s Eve for Costa Ricans is celebrated with family. The North American tradition of the younger generation going out to clubs and parties, although more common in the beach and tourists areas, is not the tradition here. Nevertheless, Costa Rica has a little […]
Image © Amelia Rueda Image © Sara Ford Image © Sara Ford Image © Sara Ford Image © Sara Ford Costa Ricans begin the Christmas season — practically once they flip the calendar over to December — with elaborate decorations all around the house and the tree. Everything is wrapped, inside and out, with colorful […]
