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Visit our Blog Posts to learn about the great destinations, natural attractions and towns in Costa Rica.
Visit Playa Ocotal: Black Sand Beach 30 Minutes from Liberia Airport
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 town beaches...
Costa Rica Entry Requirements: Visa, Return Ticket & Immigration Guide (2026)
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 they're...
Best Places To Stay In Costa Rica (2026)
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 Santa Teresa. You need to...
Porter Airlines Costa Rica to Toronto: Complete Flight Review & Guide (2026)
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 Canada...
Driving Guanacaste to Caribbean Coast: Complete Road Trip Guide
In this post we'll talk about the trip from Guanacaste's Pacific beaches to the Caribbean coast. The drive takes about 7 hours on well-maintained highways. This route avoids San José traffic completely by using Highway 4 north of the capital. You'll pass through...
Playa Hermosa Guanacaste: Complete Beach Guide for 2026
Playa Hermosa ranks as one of the best beaches near Liberia Airport in Costa Rica. Located just 30-45 minutes from the airport, this protected bay delivers calm swimming conditions, clean sand, and clear water. The beach stretches wide with plenty of space even during...
Map Of Costa Rica
Check the map to show locations we’ve visited in during our travels. This map shows the two main airports – Liberia and San Jose.
You will also find links to blog posts for popular towns like Tamarindo & Jaco. Check the posts for great activities like waterfalls, beaches and markets as well.
Once you’ve figured out your travel itinerary, visit our Packing List for gear you can use while you travel.