15 family farms in Costa Rica you can visit with kids to experience the best of rural Costa Rican food and culture. If you want to experience authentic Tico culture while giving your kids an intense learning experience and possibly other kids around...

These sweet guava empanadas combine the rich pastry dough baked with guava inside- all using ingredients you can find at your local Hispanic grocer. About This Guava Empanadas Recipe Costa Rican empanadas are a culinary staple in Costa Rica. You can...

This Costa Rican empanada recipe makes a traditional beef picadillo the star. Simple corn dough filled with beef and golden fried until hot and crispy, these empanadas are a perfect Latin American snack or appetizer. About Costa Rican Picadillo Empan...

These hard corn cookies combine cheese and masa for a fun little dessert to accompany coffee or hot chocolate! About This Rosquillas Recipe These little cheese “rosquillas” literally translate to donut in English, but don’t be confused. Found all ove...

This zip line tour in the rainforest of La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano is perfect for families! About Ziplining in Costa Rica If you aren’t familiar with a zip line, it is essentially a long steel cable that runs between two trees. Using a carabiner you c...

Complete guide to how to rent a car, why to rent a car, which agencies to use, and what you need to bring if traveling with kids. I’ll just start by saying- if you want the best rental car for your family in Costa Rica, just rent from Adobe Rental ca...

Ready for some island relaxation with a slight party vibe? You’ll love Isla Tortuga Costa Rica. About Tortuga Island Costa Rica Isla Tortuga is a turquoise water paradise located between the Nicoya Peninsula and the mainland of Costa Rica. It boasts...

These corn pancakes are served at almost every festival and food stand in Costa Rica and are easy to replicate at home. About This Recipe Costa Rican chorreadas are basically Costa Rican corn pancakes. They can be sweet or savory, and are made from g...

This guide will walk you through the most popular hanging bridges in Costa Rica, with a focus on travel with kids. About Hanging Bridges Hanging bridges are one of the most popular excursions in Costa Rica and for good reason. They combine the magic...

A complete guide to the best zipline tours in popular tourist destinations in Costa Rica, with a special focus on ziplining with kids and teens. About Ziplining in Costa Rica Ziplining first arrived in Costa Rica in 1997, and it was an international...