by Josh | Feb 26, 2026 | Guides, Costa Rica
Is Costa Rica expensive? I get this question constantly. The honest answer is: it depends on how you travel. Most visitors land, head straight to the tourist zones, eat at beachfront restaurants, and wonder why their wallet is empty by day three. That’s not a...
by Josh | Feb 9, 2026 | Posts, Costa Rica
Playa Ocotal is one of my top favorite beaches in Costa Rica. It’s close to the very popular tourist town of Playas del Coco, where you can find a lot of amenities for your vacation. I’ve been here multiple times and never seen it crowded like the main...
by Josh | Jan 31, 2026 | Costa Rica, Guides
When you arrive in Costa Rica, immigration will ask you three things: your passport, proof of where you’re staying, and proof that you’re leaving the country. Most travelers focus on booking their accommodation and forget about that third requirement until...
by Josh | Jan 24, 2026 | Top Lists, Costa Rica
Picking where to stay in Costa Rica can make or break your trip. The North Pacific coast feels completely different from the South. Beach towns have their own personalities. La Fortuna up in the mountains is nothing like the surf scene in Jaco. You need to match the...
by Josh | Jan 17, 2026 | Costa Rica, Guides
I flew Porter Airlines from Toronto to Liberia Just a few weeks after they launched this route. This flight started in December 2024 with service to Costa Rica. This is Porter’s first flight to Central America, and I wanted to see how it stacked up against Air...