From exploring San Jose, to wildlife in Corcovado, beach time in Puerto Viejo and the incredible scenery in Monteverde and La Fortuna, find out the best places to travel to in my Costa Rica travel blogs.
Happy exploring!
I’ve stayed in some incredible places on my travels, but Lapa Rios is one of the most memorable yet. Sleeping in impressive wooden bungalows with enormous terraces, and just nets for windows means you feel closer to nature than ever.
Sunrise from Lapa Rios, Osa Peninsula
Frogs hop along the pathways, toucans and macaws flap from tree to tree, and the howls of the local howler monkeys sound loud throughout the day. You don’t have to search for wildlife, it’s right there on your terrace, by the swimming pool, outside (and sometimes inside!) the restaurant and in the surrounding skies. And you know what? It’s absolutely magical.
From the epic volcanoes at Arenal and zip lining in Monteverde, to the wildlife on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, it’s time for the ultimate two weeks in Costa Rica. I’ve just returned from my SECOND trip to Costa Rica. While I saw a lot on my first visit in…
From ziplining through the cloud forest and hiking to waterfalls, to seeing some of the most incredible wildlife on the planet, Costa Rica is a dream destination for outdoor adventurers. I have such happy memories of my time in Costa Rica! I ziplined, hiked, drank tasty local coffee, listened to…
Puerto Viejo in Costa Rica is full of incredible wildlife, landscapes and more! From San Jose, Costa Rica’s slightly underwhelming capital, we travelled by public bus down to Puerto Viejo – a small town on the Caribbean coast with a relaxed attitude and Rastafarian influences. Hotel Jacaranda was one of…
Monteverde is a beautiful part of Costa Rica, and even better – it’s famous for zip-lining and coffee! Ever since we arrived in Costa Rica, it’s been raining. Considering it is rainy season and we’re in the rainforest, I guess it’s ok! Monteverde is a small touristy town, and to…