Traveling to and from Costa Rica. Traveling within Costa Rica. Airport procedures, custom forms and how to get from the airport to your hotel.
If you’re coming to Costa Rica and don’t know what to do about phone service, here are instructions on how to get a Kolbi SIM card (or chip) and how to use it. Remember, you must have an unlocked phone and here’s what to do from start to finish.
Never been to Costa Rica? No problem! If you’re a beginner, here are some of the most very basic facts about the Land of Pura Vida!
With a trip to Costa Rica always in the future, I thought I’d compile a list of things the girls should consider when packing for Costa Rica. Packing for any destination is less stressful if you keep things simple. You’ll be much happier you did, and you’ll have more room in your suitcase for souvenirs! … Read more
My first trip to Costa Rica was as an exchange student with AFS in 1984. We were a group of about 30 students, 15 from the United States and another 15 from Europe. We had a short orientation in Miami, Florida before heading to Club Campestre La Gloria outside of Alajuela. There were kids from … Read more
Inevitably, your trip to Costa Rica will come to an end. Ah, I totally feel your pain. Just as you were getting comfortable, too. I hope you loved every minute of your trip and are anxious to plan your return! Soon you’ll be heading to the airport and flying back to your home. As with … Read more
What do squirrels look like in Costa Rica? And why do they like hanging out at the beach? Here’s what happened when we encountered a coconut-loving squirrel on the shores of Playa Mantas.
My friend Emily and I traveled to Manuel Antonio in March of 2021. Read on to find out how the park was operating during the pandemic, where we stayed, which beaches are the best and if we got to see a sloth!
Situated in the center of Cartago’s bustling downtown, are the Cartago Ruins, or Las Ruinas de la Parroquia de Cartago (the Santiago Apostol Parish Ruins). Better known simply as “The Ruins”. People pass by them every day during their commute without a second thought. But if you stop and look, you’ll see they’re really quite … Read more
If you’re a first-time traveler to Costa Rica, you might be wondering “what’s going to happen when I land?” International travelers know the basic routine regarding immigration and customs. However, if this is your first Costa Rican voyage and you’re getting traveler’s anxiety–I still do–here’s the rundown. During Your Flight to Costa Rica First of … Read more
One question I still hear over and over is whether you should use colones or U.S. dollars when you travel to Costa Rica. Or, more often, “can I use U.S. dollars in Costa Rica?” Growing up within driving distance from Canada, it wasn’t unusual for us to interchange our money with Canadian. We’re close to … Read more