Traveling to and from Costa Rica. Traveling within Costa Rica. Airport procedures, custom forms and how to get from the airport to your hotel.
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
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!
I am truly ashamed to say that in my 35-plus years of traveling to Costa Rica (and specifically Cartago), I had never visited Lankester Botanical Garden. Not only was Lankester located almost literally in the backyard of my Cartago host family’s home, but the first director of Lankester was Dora Emilia Mora Monge (de Retana) … Read more
Happy Birthday to NY to Costa Rica! My blog is now officially one year old and it’s been 35 years since I’ve first set foot in Costa Rica. A lot has happened over the past 365 days, but we’re going ahead full steam ahead.
Every single one of us is guilty of making assumptions about things we don’t understand. Costa Rica is no exception. In order to set the record, here are the top ten bonehead beliefs about Costa Rica and the truth about them.
NY to Costa Rica takes a detour to Mexico City! Join me as I explore this amazing city in all its colorful detail. From downtown CDMX, to Chapultapec Park, to the Pyramids of Teotihuacan and over to Coyoacan, Mexico City is the destination of a lifetime.
A big update to the customs and immigration form that you fill out on the airplane before you arrive in Costa Rica. If you haven’t traveled to Costa Rica in at least five years, be sure to read this!
When is the very best time to travel to Costa Rica? Should you hold off until the rainy season is over and only travel during the dry months? Here’s why travel to Costa Rica is great ANY time, including the green season.
Are you a bat lover? I admit that I’m terrified by bats, especially after having two in my house, but I’m also fascinated by them. If you love these creatures of the night, here’s a bit of info about the bats you’ll find in Costa Rica.