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Vacation in Costa Rica : Highlights & Travel Tips
Costa Rica is a standout destination for travelers thanks to its remarkable mix of biodiversity, adventure, and easygoing "pura vida" culture. In a relatively small country, you can move from cloud forests and volcanoes to Pacific surf towns and Caribbean beaches in just a few hours, making it ideal for travelers who want variety without complicated logistics. Nature is the main draw: national parks, wildlife refuges, and private reserves offer frequent sightings of sloths, monkeys, toucans, sea turtles, and colorful frogs, while the country’s strong commitment to conservation makes it especially appealing for eco-conscious visitors.
Key highlights include zip-lining through Monteverde’s misty canopy, hiking around Arenal Volcano, soaking in natural hot springs, rafting jungle rivers, and relaxing on beaches in Manuel Antonio, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo, or Puerto Viejo. Travelers can also enjoy snorkeling, surfing, waterfall hikes, and coffee or cacao tours, with excellent opportunities for both luxury stays and budget-friendly eco-lodges. For practical planning, expect a mix of microclimates and pack for both heat and rain, especially if visiting the rainforest or cloud forest regions. Renting a car offers flexibility, but road conditions can be rough in rural areas, so shuttle services are often easier; booking popular parks, lodges, and activities in advance is wise during peak season.
Best time to travel Costa Rica
The best time to visit Costa Rica is from February through March, when travel popularity peaks and conditions are typically ideal for exploring beaches, rainforests, and national parks. January is also a strong option, while April can still be pleasant with slightly fewer crowds before the wetter, quieter months begin.
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28.03.26 San José – Everything Turns Out Differently (Part II)
Just before departure in San José
Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Exciting! On December 28th, it’s time to go - or rather continue, since we’ve already spent two weeks traveling at the eastern tip of Mexico. So from one vacation straigh
Play Carrillo/Sámara Tag II
Dear ones It has been quiet here for a while. I think you will understand why as we go along. Nevertheless, I would like to conclude this travel blog. My time in Costa Rica has...
Week 3: Is Routine Bad?
This week we returned to the north. We settled about an hour's drive
Monteverde
interesting
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Week 28-30: Home
We returned from paradise and within two and a half days packed all our lives into 12 suitcases and a cage. A final visit to Piccolo and a last tour in Medellin with the gl
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San José – Everything Turns Out Differently (Part I)
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Return trip to San José on 27.03.26
Good Morning! It is 9:30 AM, and our journey back to the capital of the country begins. We are now leaving the Leyenda Hotel. Viktor
Sámara/Puerto Carrillo
Our first stop today is the Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Here we will take the Sendero Las Pailas hiking trail, which is approximately 4 km long. The national park is
Arrival Rincón De La Vieja
desert-like.
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Arrival Rincón De La Vieja
desert-like.
Boca Tapada
After we have had a meal, we leave Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí around eight o'clock. Today, our journey takes us further north to the border area with Nicaragua, namely Boca Tapada....
Week 5: Hard cone
Saying goodbye to the sea
Week 2: Nature will Pursue Nature
Michael makes chocolates
Sloth Watching - La Tigra - Hot Springs
Today, we start our journey at 5:50 AM, as we embark on a tour to observe sloths in the wild. We drive a short distance with our bus and reach our destination. Here, we sw
Sarapiquí
If you would like, you can join us today at 06:00 in the morning for a short walk, hoping to see and hear toucans. I will be there as well. We will star
Pure Canyoning Turrialba
waterslides.
The Discovery of Slowness
From Sarapiquí I took a bus to La Fortuna to see the Arenal Volcano. La Fortuna is a small but very touristy town that leaves nothing to be desired....
Arakari Ecolodge - Deep in the rainforest of Costa Rica
Last Saturday I flew from Panama City to San José in Costa Rica. Since then I've been driving about an hour and a half north of the capital, on the edge of the National Park.
Tortuguero
>must do
Uvita - Swimming in the river, Marino Ballena National Park, and an interesting natural phenomenon
After not feeling quite comfortable in Manuel Antonio, I hoped that I would like Uvita better. And luckily, I did. Although there is not as much to see in Uvita, at least...
Vulkan Arenal/La Fortuna
We leave the Pedacito de Cielo Lodge promptly at 08:00. The luggage is already loaded onto the bus. Our journey to La Fortuna de San Carlos takes approximately 2.5 hours.
Boca San Carlos/Border to Nicaragua
Today at 08:00 we are scheduled for a joint boat tour on the Rio San Carlos. We will visit a small traditional village named Boca San Carlos. It will take us about an hour
Tirimbina Reserve
I slept pretty well. The day starts at 7:00 AM with a delicious breakfast. There is fresh fruit again, especially the melon which tastes particularly go
BLOG 9: Pineapples, Water Buffalos & Vanilla
Our upcoming destinations are dedicated to culinary delights… First, we will travel many kilometers to the pineapple ranch "Roswitha" o
BLOG 5: Tortuguero National Park / Costa Rica
Now we head from San José northeast through Costa Rica near the border with Nicaragua, our destination is the Tortuguero National Park.
Welcome to Costa Rica Or depression on steroids
A tough week – emotional, scary, lonely, family-oriented. Very little happened, but emotionally we experienced it all together in a concentrated capsule. Michael and Ofri a
Two Excursions of a Special Kind
Last night, I participated in a “Frog Tour” that Mariano had recommended to me. At first, I was rather reserved, as I could hardly imagine what to expect. However, just a
La Fortuna/El Arenal Volcano
After spending 3 nights in Tortuguero, I continued my little journey first by boat and then by minivan – heading towards “La Fortuna” – a small, cozy place that almost ex
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