Where to Go Whitewater Rafting in Costa Rica
Whitewater rafting is one of my favorite adventure activities to do in Costa Rica. I was surprised by how good I was at it the very first time I tried. I tried it while staying around the Río Cuarto area, where I went rafting on the Sarapiquí River. We went through Class II and III […]
How to Travel Costa Rica on a Budget
Costa Rica was the second trip I went on in my life and I didn’t have a lot of money at the time. At this point in time, travel priorities would be focused mainly around cost and trying to save money while still having a true adventurous and fun time. Our main goals for this […]
Where To Stay in Santa Teresa Costa Rica
Santa Teresa is one of the best and most popular beach towns in Costa Rica. Every year thousands of tourists and expats come here to surf, enjoy a laid back and relaxed time and even have fun with friends and family. The most important thing to do before coming here is figuring out the best […]
The Best Day Trips from Santa Teresa Costa Rica
When you visit Santa Teresa, it’s easy to assume that the beach is all you need or all you can do. I definitely feel that way having been to many tropical and beachy locations around the world. Whenever you are at a destination, look at the map and do some research on your surrounding areas. […]
Best Things to do in Rio Cuarto Costa Rica
When I visited Costa Rica, the area I stayed in the longest was at a jungle eco lodge in Rio Cuarto. The lodge was surrounded by rainforest, rivers, farmland, and more wildlife than I had ever seen in one place. Every morning we would eat breakfast at the same restaurant in the lodge to howler […]
Santa Teresa or Tamarindo: Which Costa Rica Beach Town Fits Your Style?
If you want the easier, more convenient Costa Rica beach town, I would choose Tamarindo. It is easier to reach, better for beginner surfers, better for families, and has more restaurants, tours, hotels, and nightlife. If you want the more remote, trendy, surf-focused beach town, choose Santa Teresa. It is harder to reach, more expensive […]
Best Animals to See in Tortuguero National Park
The best animals to see in Tortuguero include jaguars, sea turtles, black caiman, sloths, monkeys, various birds and reptiles. They call it the Amazon of Costa Rica and rightly so because of how many different species of animals you can find here. In this post I am going to talk about the wildlife you can […]
Is Santa Teresa Costa Rica Worth Visiting: My Honest Review
So, is Santa Teresa Costa Rica worth visiting? Yes. Santa Teresa is worth visiting if you want surfing, sunsets, beach bars, yoga, good restaurants, nightlife, and a very social backpacker-meets-digital-nomad vibe. It is one of the most fun beach towns I visited in Costa Rica, but I would not recommend it to everyone. It isn’t […]
Where to do Horseback Riding in Sarapiquí Costa Rica
I made a kissing sound while simultaneously hitting my leg against the side of the horse’s body and suddenly suddenly the horse just started running. A few seconds later, the horse was galloping across an open field in the middle of Costa Rica, ona cliff side near to the Sarapiquí River. I expected it to […]
Whitewater Rafting in Sarapiquí Costa Rica
“Get down!” Stephen, our guide shouted from the back of the raft as we headed straight toward another rapid. Four of us dropped into the middle of the raft while water crashed over the sides. A few minutes later, he was telling us to jump into the river. Then, at one point, he deliberately flipped […]