About Costa Rican Tamales de Masa The Costa Rican tamales de masa, while eaten year-round, have a special cultural significance for Holy Week, or Semana Santa. Holy Week is the week leading up to Easter Sunday, and it’s a very sacred time in all of L...
As you plan your trip to Costa Rica, you will quickly realize that you can fly into either the Liberia Airport or the San Jose Airport. Liberia is a popular choice because of its proximity to the beaches of Guanacaste and almost every all-inclusive r...
If you are looking for a quiet, off the beaten path beach just an hour and a half from San Jose, Playa Mantas Costa Rica is the place to go. The water is clear and bathwater temperature, the waves are soft enough that even babies can wade, and the tu...
There are so many options for accommodations in La Fortuna that it can be hard to pick the best one for your family. After you read this review, curated after visiting these hot springs several times, you’ll know more about one of our favorite La For...
San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, is one of the top places to stay in Costa Rica and a great place for anyone who loves urban life. There are plenty of lodging options that offer a fantastic jumping-off point for San Jose day trips to visit museum...
It’s vacation time. Destination? Costa Rica! So you’re making a Costa Rica packing list and are wondering – will I need a power adaptor for my electric appliances? Perhaps even a voltage converter? Well, if your country uses a different plug type or...
If your idea of a dream vacation is exploring ancient history, getting a tan at the beach, or stalking sloths and monkeys on hikes through the jungle, then Costa Rica is the place for you. And to help you get the most out of your trip, I have shared...
Nothing says “beach vacation” like a stretch of soft, white sand seashore with dazzling water splashing up the shoreline. And Costa Rica has a good number of gorgeous white sand coastlines to entice even the pickiest of sand chasers! From the vibrant...
If you’ve tasted Costa Rican coffee, then you already know this; it’s delicious! In fact, Ticos coffee ranks among the tastiest in the world, thanks to the country’s consistent production of high-quality Arabica beans. But with so many roasters in th...
When looking for an airport hotel with the quality of Hilton but the feeling of Costa Rica, the Doubletree by Hilton Real Cariari Airport hotel is a great bet. Last time we went to Costa Rica as a family, I forgot to book our San Jose airport hotel f...
