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Find insider advice and local secrets with the Costa Rica Travel Blog brought to you by Costa Rica Escapes. John & Molly Rabenau share all of their knowledge to help you discover the beauty and secrets of one of the most magical places on earth. all while ensuring your trip is a breeze. Let them help you plan your trip!
Costa Rica Escapes
5M ago
Costa Rica is not your typical tropical getaway. There is more to the country than just the palm tree-lined beaches and the warm Pacific and Caribbean waters. While Costa Rica is relatively small, it is home to roughly 5% of the world’s biodiversity, meaning the country is teaming with a wide array of flora and […]
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Costa Rica Escapes
6M ago
When you think of Costa Rica, you probably imagine towering volcanoes, palm tree-lined beaches, and jungle canopies teeming with sloths, monkeys, and other exotic wildlife. If you’re planning a trip to Costa Rica, chances are you’re considering visiting one of Costa Rica’s famed cloud forests to view the nation’s exotic flora and fauna. Travelers pressed […]
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Costa Rica Escapes
10M ago
There are so many great reasons to visit Costa Rica, and this blog has covered many of them, like the beaches, the volcanoes, the wildlife and biodiversity, and even the off-the-beaten-path gems. But Costa Rica is more than just a great location for a vacation. Costa Rica is more than just great beaches. A trip […]
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Costa Rica Escapes
10M ago
Costa Rica’s sandy beach trails, gravel farm roads, and curvy mountain passes make it an ideal terrain for horseback riding tours and an opportunity to experience nature at a gentle pace. This article will share details about where to go horseback riding in Costa Rica, when to go, and how to make sure it is […]
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Costa Rica Escapes
11M ago
There are few places on earth as magical and transformative as Costa Rica for a family vacation. Small children go wild over all of the beautiful bugs and large mammals that they’ve only ever seen in picture books. Big kids love jumping waves and zip-lining in the jungle. For teenagers and young adults, traveling through […]
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Costa Rica Escapes
1y ago
Travel agencies work with families, newlyweds, and groups of all sizes to plan unique, meaningful, and unforgettable trips to Costa Rica. This article will walk through some of the benefits of working with a travel agent to design your dream trip. Reasons to not hire a travel agent Before talking about the benefits of a […]
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Costa Rica Escapes
1y ago
In a country with six active volcanoes and hundreds of dormant ones, it is no surprise that hot springs abound. Tabacon Hot Springs is one of the nicer hot springs resorts in Costa Rica and definitely worth a visit if you plan to be in the area around Arenal Volcano. Benefits of hot springs Medical […]
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Costa Rica Escapes
1y ago
In the past few decades, Costa Rica has become synonymous with surfing. Mild air and sea temperatures, long point breaks, and wide beaches have even resulted in famous surfers relocating to Costa Rica and Costa Rica being chosen as the home for the 2016 World Surfing Games. As a result, there are lots of surf […]
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Costa Rica Escapes
1y ago
Fishing has always been an important part of Costa Rican coastal culture. In fact, the easy-going lifestyle of fishing families and the consumption of fresh fish were considered by author Dan Buettner in his famous book, The Blue Zones, as some of the most important factors contributing to Costa Rica’s high number of centenarians. All […]
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Costa Rica Escapes
1y ago
You have probably seen the photos of Costa Rica’s gorgeous beaches and lush jungles, but that’s just what makes it to the social media feed. If you’re thinking about a visit to this unique country (especially with kids), it’s worthwhile to go deeper and really explore what Costa Rica is known for. What Makes Costa […]
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