We started our trip with 2 beautiful days at Lake Arenal Condos. It was beautiful, quiet and a luxury experience. Carla was a super hostess. Great places in the area to eat and visit. ______________________________ The #1 appeal of Costa Rica is the diversity of the...
Part of the celebrated Papagayo beach corridor—alongside Playa Hermosa, Playa Panama, and Playa Ocotal—Playas del Coco sits just 20 minutes from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR). Many consider it one of the most dynamic towns on Costa Rica’s Pacific...
Located along the shores of the renowned Gulf of Papagayo in northwestern Costa Rica, Playa Hermosa is widely regarded as one of the country’s most picturesque and livable beach communities. Positioned approximately 20 minutes from Daniel Oduber Quirós International...
Tamarindo’s Secret Neighbours: The Catalina Islands and the Wild World Beneath the Waves Tamarindo Beach is famous for its waves curling along the bay, making it a rare place where beginners can learn and experienced surfers can still find a challenge. What many...
[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] A Costa Rica sunset cruise is the kind of “vacation staple” that somehow feels both effortless and legendary. You show up in flip-flops, step onto a boat that’s already in a good mood, and a few...
If you’re asking what makes Playa del Coco and Playa Hermosa so popular, the simple answer is variety. Calm swimming beaches, world-class ocean adventures, wildlife encounters, waterfalls, and vibrant seaside nightlife all sit within 20–30 minutes of Liberia...
Scroll any travel group right now and you’ll see it: Costa Rica questions everywhere, and answers that swing from “don’t go” to “it’s flawless”. The truth is less dramatic and far more useful—Costa Rica is brilliant, but it rewards travellers who plan with their...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] There are road trips that show you a country, and then there are road trips that introduce you to the country the way it actually behaves—mud included, rivers included, monkey screams at dawn included. The drive around...
“During high water, the ‘Aye, mami!’ rapids become ‘Oh, crap!’ rapids,” my guide informed me — and honestly, that’s the most accurate river forecast you’ll ever get in Costa Rica. Whitewater rafting here is a beautiful contradiction. One minute you’re folded into the...
...historically, humans have regarded paddling small watercraft while standing up as an efficient and ergonomic way to fish and travel in the ocean... Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) looks modern, but the idea is ancient: humans have been standing to paddle small craft...
Planning a trip to Guanacaste or staying near Liberia, Coco, Hermosa or the Riu hotels? Diamante Eco Adventure Park is the one place where you can tick off Costa Rica adrenaline, wildlife, beach time and proper food in a single day – and when you book directly or pay...
What’s the smartest way to pick where to stay in Costa Rica? Choose the stay that matches your pace, not the one with the loudest reviews. If you want service and zero decisions, book a hotel; if you want space and flexibility, book a condo; if you want a personal...