Travelogues Costa Rica

In the southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, you will find the neighboring towns of Puerto Viejo and Cahuita. Endless dream beaches that stretch all the way to the border with...

From San José, you can continue to Tortuguero on the Caribbean coast by bus without a car. The last stretch to the town must be covered by boat (or plane). The name means 'place...

In the morning, we leave Cascada Verde and continue by car towards the south to Sierpe. There, we have booked a guided kayak tour on the Sierpe River. Once again, there are many...

With Lufthansa, it takes 12 hours direct from Frankfurt to the capital San José. Since we have organized all the documents, entry is smooth: a 90-day visa is stamped by the...

Even though there will probably be a new era: before and after Corona, I would like to finish the travel blog and report about the last beautiful days. In Puerto Viejo on the...

Arrived in Manuel Antonio, I enjoyed the view from Hostel Vista Serena, beautiful with a view of the sea. The sunset can be admired from the terrace 😊 On the first day, I...

Manafest, this five-day festival promised: yoga, meditation, mindfulness workshops, primal scream and other self-exploration, and of course, lots of music of all genres. Doesn't...

With the Tuk Tuk we are in the beautiful Cahuita National Park in half an hour. We hike through the park for four hours with its diverse vegetation, always keeping our eyes on...

It's pouring like crazy tonight. The rain is pounding on the roof. I already have visions that we won't be able to leave here because the roads are impassable. The rain is so...

On our journey south, we stopped in Montezuma with three other backpackers. A village known for its yoga courses and modern Rastafarians, as well as the relaxed atmosphere. The...

Our next stop Monteverde is located in the mountainous northwest of Costa Rica and is known for its diverse cloud forests and incredible range of activities. After arriving, we...

Wolfgang is feeling pretty bad. He is very weak and has no appetite. So he stayed here today. It's a shame he couldn't enjoy this wonderful place. I left at 8 with a group for a...

Today we were allowed to sleep in. By now we wake up at 5 anyway. The man of the house drove us to the starting point, described the route, and wanted to pick us up at the end....

The day started very early. After breakfast, we were already in front of Manuel Antonio National Park at 8 a.m. It had rained during the night and in the morning the sun was...

Today we made our way to Manuel Antonio, which is about 280 km away. Our navigation system said it would take about 6 hours. Due to traffic and our familiar field paths, it took...

Früh haben wir Abschied von La Fortuna genommen. Für einen Weg von Luftlinie ca. 30 km hat unser Navi schmale 4 h Fahrt veranschlagt. Es gibt keine direkte Verbindung, da mal...

Hostel Selina Tamarindo

Today, after a sleepless night, we set off towards the northwest in the province of Alajuela. Due to the power outage, we had to sleep with the windows open, and one of us looks...

After a simple but delicious breakfast, we headed to the town of Cahuita - always as close to the sea as possible. Our goal: Cahuita National Park. This park, which is over...

which literally translates to pure life 🫶🏼 And Santa Teresa definitely embodies that 😍 it simply has its own vibe! ☺️ Surfers as far as the eye can see 🏄🏼‍♀️🏄🏽, good...

When we arrived in San José, we just wanted to grab something delicious to eat around the corner and then we fell into bed exhausted. 🥱 The next morning, we set off relatively...

Our first destination was the Caribbean side, specifically the region of Manzanillo. Our hotel was the 'Caribbean Resort Manzanillo'. There, we could observe toucans in the...

We picked up our rental car in San José first, an all-wheel-drive vehicle, as the rainy season had already started in some areas and we didn't want to get stuck anywhere. We...

Happy 25th birthday: the age when your hangovers get worse, your recovery times take longer, and your back pain becomes back problems. You know you've aged when you find...

Hallo. Lange nicht gesehen. Es ist eine Weile her. Ich habe irgendwie Lust, weiterzuschreiben. Wie kommt das? Nun, ich bin seit über neunzig Tagen in Costa Rica. Ich hatte...

Rain and Swimming at Manuel Antonio National Park

Diving at Isla del Caño and a tip top sundowner

After a 1 1/2 hour bus ride from Quepos and a 5 km hike with 260 meters of elevation gain (the shuttle instead of the hike was supposed to cost $32.. we are poor students 😂),...

Done. It's me. 12 hours of flight are quite exhausting for me. Although we didn't have any turbulence and everything went smoothly. The wait at customs was also minimal. The...

Situated in the northwestern mountains of Costa Rica, Monteverde is undoubtedly a popular destination for tourists. As a result, there is a wide range of accommodation options...