Looking for the best restaurants in Tamarindo? That could be a tall order. Because, while Tamarindo may measure just a mile from tip to tail (that’s north to south), it’s as close as Costa Rica’s sandy beach towns come to a bursting metropolis. What we mean by that is that Tamarindo is packed with great places to dine, shop, relax, and be entertained. And you could spend every breakfast, lunch,...
When you think of the best months to visit Costa Rica, the answer largely depends on you. What do you seek from your time in Costa Rica? When do you have vacation time? What do you want to do while you’re here? These questions will determine your best season to visit Costa Rica. So, first things first: Costa Rica’s rainy season officially runs from April/May through November. At least, it...
Travel is ever-evolving. And, while some of that evolution is due to travel trends, new hotspots, and even our own life changes, some of it has nothing to do with travel and everything to do with the world. Enter the top Costa Rica Instagram spots, stage right. Because, while you could call it a travel trend, it’s more a technology upgrade or a lifestyle change: Travelers now carry high-quality cameras...
Congratulations! If you’re here, then you’re either engaged or soon will be. You’ve found your person, you’re ready to commit, and now you’re diving deep into Costa Rica destination wedding planning. It. Is. ON. We’ll start by saying that this post doesn’t include everything you need to know about everything; rather, it’s a starting point – a hey, these are all the many somethings you should be aware of, so...
You are so ready. Ready to let loose. To let your fancy free. To cast the past two years to the wind and release your spirits to soar again. And so, you’ve marked Costa Rica 2022 on the calendar and are surfing for inspiration. If only until you can be surfing for real. You may have found many somethings interesting. You could even have happened upon a few Costa Rica...
Amidst the doldrums of winter, it can be hard to remember that spring is on the horizon. But it is. Your first clue: You’re already looking toward vacation. And that vacation may mean a Costa Rica spring break! It’s a great decision. This year, spring break falls between mid-March and mid-April. For most U.S. school districts, dates fall around April 9-17, while most universities have scheduled spring break for March...
Costa Rica is one of the world’s special places: Small and yet vast, convenient and yet remote. No matter how you define “having it all,” you can likely find it here: Epic surf and biodiverse tropical forests, underwater worlds and teeming mangroves, deserted beaches and championship golf, luxurious beach clubs and fine dining restaurants. All this, paired with exclusive Costa Rica lodging – some of the world’s most incredible, most...
When you think of Costa Rica, when you begin to plan your vacation, when you start to dream big – chances are, you’re envisioning a week, a fortnight, a forever on the best beaches in Guanacaste. Luckily, we know a thing or two (or twenty) about them! Playa Tamarindo When it comes to the “best” Guanacaste beaches, “best” really comes down to you. And if you’re the type of traveler...
Planning your trip? Looking for the best Costa Rica surf spots? Well, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced surfer (or a group of mixed-level surfers traveling together), we have the details on some of the best breaks, barrels, and rides that Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast has to offer. So, we’ll get right to it – to seven of the best Costa Rica surf spots, designed to test your skill and...
So, you’re perusing the big, wide internet of Costa Rica villa rentals. It’s overwhelming, to say the least: There are thousands of possibilities, dozens of companies, but only one important decision to make. We’d like to think we know a thing or two (or two hundred) about Costa Rica villa rentals – and finding the perfect one for you. And so, we’ve pulled together this list of the biggest considerations...
