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Where We've Been
Visit our Blog Posts to learn about the great destinations, natural attractions and towns in Costa Rica.
Winged Wonders: Discover Costa Rica’s Butterfly Diversity
Costa Rica hosts over 1,200 butterfly species, accounting for approximately 18% of the world's known butterfly varieties within its small geographic area. This incredible diversity makes the country a premier destination for butterfly enthusiasts and casual visitors...
Monkey Trail Costa Rica: Short Route From Coco To Potrero
The Monkey Trail, also known as Route 911, stretches between Playas del Coco and Potrero along Costa Rica's Pacific Coast. This rugged shortcut offers a direct connection for travelers heading between Liberia Airport and popular destinations like RIU Guanacaste, Las...
Flamingo, Brasilito & Conchal: Guide to Brasilito Bay
Flamingo, Brasilito, and Conchal are beaches side by side along Guanacaste's northern coast. These three locations offer different experiences despite being within walking distance of each other. The area sits about an hour's drive from Liberia International Airport,...
Santa Teresa Area Guide: Beaches, Hostels & Getting Around
Santa Teresa and Playa Carmen stretch along the southern tip of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. A single road connects these beach communities, running about 7 kilometers from the crossroads at Playa Carmen to the northern edge of Santa Teresa. All along this road the...
Airports in Costa Rica: Your Complete Travel Guide
Costa Rica has two main international airports that put you close to different parts of the country. You'll find Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in Alajuela near the capital city, while Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia gets you...
What’s The Best Time To Visit Costa Rica
Planning your Costa Rica trip means balancing weather patterns, crowd levels, and costs across different regions. While travel guides often point to December through April as the "best" time, each month brings unique advantages depending on what you want to...
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.