Are you looking for the perfect hotels in Montezuma, Costa Rica for your vacation? Montezuma is a remote beach village on the Nicoya Peninsula of the country. This Pacific Coast area features accommodation options for all budgets and interests. This is our favorite area in all of Costa Rica, so we come here often. This list of the best hotels is comprised off all of our favorite places that we are sure you will love as well. So, let’s get to all the best hotels in Montezuma! And read until the end for some other tips you should know before booking a hotel in this area. Hotels at a Glance Best ..read more

Are you looking for the best restaurants in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica? This remote Pacific Cost beach town is filled with great place to eat. The town is popular with surfers and backpackers and I think the restaurants here really reflect that. You can expect a lot of fresh fish dishes as well as plenty of healthy options. We visit Santa Teresa very often (it is kind of one of our favorite places in Costa Rica) so we have eaten at almost every restaurant in the area. We created this list of the best restaurants to give you great places to eat at a variety of price points and for all food intere ..read more

Are you looking for transportation from Liberia to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica? The Liberia International Airport is a great jumping-off point for exploring the northern Pacific Coast all the way down to Santa Teresa. Getting between these two locations can be done in four different ways. We created this post to go through the different transportation options, give you the pros and cons of each, and give you info on how to get around (plus fun things to do) once in Santa Teresa. Let’s get to it! Getting to Santa Teresa from Liberia at a Glance There are 4 different ways to get to Santa Teresa. T ..read more

Are you looking for the best bars or restaurants in Bocas del Toro? Bocas del Toro, Panama is a unique series of islands located on the Caribbean coast close to the border with Costa Rica. This area is filled with delicious restaurants and some of the most unique bars that you have likely ever been to. We love Bocas del Toro and visit this area often. This guide to the 13 best restaurants, cafes, and bars is based on all our favorite places to go. We also included a bunch of food advice such as tipping culture, accepted currencies, where to buy groceries, etc. So, let’s get to all things food ..read more

Are you interested in visiting Santa Teresa on the Nicoya Peninsula and looking for the best transportation options from the San Jose International Airport? Getting between the two locations can be a bit complicated because Santa Teresa is located on the remote Nicoya Peninsula. However, there are several transportation options to get here smoothly.  We live in San Jose and Santa Teresa is one of our favorite places in the country, so we travel between the two destinations often. We created this post to detail the five different transportation choices, give you info on the ferry to Santa ..read more

Are you looking for the best restaurants in Monteverde, Costa Rica? Monteverde, Costa Rica (also known as Santa Elena) is a popular cloud forest destination filled with adventure activities and excellent hikes. The area is also home to several amazing restaurants at a variety of price points. We created this guide to share our 16 favorite places to eat in the area and to give you some advice about dining in Monteverde. As you read, note that we ranked each restaurant by its price point from $-$$$$. Let’s get to it! Monteverde Restaurants at a Glance The Best High End Restaurant: San Lucas Tre ..read more

La Fortuna, Costa Rica is home to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and nature reserve. This is the perfect place to hike along 15 suspension bridges, see amazing views of the Arenal Volcano, and enjoy unique rainforest flora and fauna. It is a very popular place to visit in the area, but there are some things you should know first to maximize your experience. We have visited this park several times and have used our past experiences to write this complete guide to the Mistico Arenal hanging bridges. Let’s get to it! Mistico Hanging Bridges Park at a Glance ? Location: Near the town of La F ..read more

Are you considering renting a car while traveling in La Fortuna, Costa Rica? This jungle town is home to several rental car companies, but there are a few things you should know before securing your booking. We created this post to give you info on your car rental company options, help you decide if you even should rent a car, inform you of some possible car rental scams, fill you in on the best cars to rent, and give you some awesome activities you can do with your rental car.  Ready? Let’s get to all things car rental in La Fortuna! La Fortuna Car Rental at a Glance We suggest booking ..read more

If you are wondering how to get to Tortuguero, Costa Rica, you’ve come to the right place! Tortuguero is a bit different than a lot of towns in Costa Rica because it is not directly accessible by car or shuttle. Yeap, there are no cars in this village.  Instead, it is possible to get here by plane from San Jose or by boat from La Pavona.  We have visited Tortuguero several times and have figured out the 6 best ways to get here.  So let’s go through each option and find the best route for you! Tortuguero Transportation at a Glance Step One: Drive with rental car, take a private s ..read more

In Costa Rica the sun sets year round between 5:15pm and 6:00pm. After that, it gets pitch black very quickly. So, the question becomes, “now what?”  As someone who has been living in Costa Rica for several years I have found my bedtime has been slowly creeping up earlier and earlier. But, night time in Costa Rica doesn’t mean that there is nothing to do. There are plenty of things to keep you entertained from night active wildlife tours to unique dining experiences to bioluminescent kayaking.  So, get ready to discover our 18 favorite things to do at night in Costa Rica.  Plus ..read more