Boston expat living in Costa Rica. Writer at travel and moving site Two Weeks in Costa Rica. Co-author of the books Two Weeks in Costa Rica and Top 10 Costa Rica Itineraries.
Costa Rica: Honeymoon in Costa Rica: looking for uncrowded beach destination
Hi Simas, Many of the popular beach towns like Manuel Antonio are slow in August so the crowds aren't a big worry. If you are still worried about it being too touristy, a destination that you might like is Punta Islita on the Nicoya Peninsula. There a nice little... See More
Costa Rica: 3-4 days in Costa Rica: What should we do?
Hi Brett, With 3-4 days I'd stick with one destination and do day trips out of there. You could either fly into Liberia airport and explore northern Guanacaste (beach towns like Tamarindo or Playa Flamingo) OR fly into San Jose... See More
Costa Rica: Has anyone ever rented a car in Costa Rica?
Hi Liz, Renting a car will definitely give you the most flexibility to stop and go as you please and explore. Road conditions to get between most major destinations are generally good- well paved, smooth highway. Some exceptions are the road between La Fortuna/Volcán... See More
Puntarenas: What to do in the Puntarenas area of Costa Rica?
Hi Tess, If you're into food, you might want to check out Jaco Beach. Jaco is kind of like the Vegas of Costa Rica but it has some truly amazing restaurants. A few of my favorites are Graffiti, Lemon Zest, and Side Street Cafe. There are also some... See More
San Jose: San Jose - where to stay and is it safe downtown?
Hi Kristen, My husband and I recently got back from a couple of nights in San Jose and loved it! We've explored all of Costa Rica but hadn't spent much time in the capital yet and had a lot more fun than we expected. We stayed at Hotel Aranjuez,... See More
Costa Rica: Where is the best beach to stay in Costa Rica?
Hi Lisa, For a first-time visitor, I recommend either the Tamarindo area in Guanacaste or Manuel Antonio on the Central Pacific Coast. Both of these areas have a lot of things to do and a good selection of hotels and restaurants.... See More
Arenal Volcano: Best kitesurfing spots in the world?
Lake Arenal overlooking Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica has some killer wind for kitesurfing. The west end is the windiest and it's known for having consistent gusts of 30 mph--best during the dry season (Dec.-Mar.). It's an awesome area to explore... See More
Costa Rica: Best Location for Surfing and Adventure?
I agree that you should look into Malpais/Playa Santa Teresa. Santa Teresa is a little touristy if you're looking for more of a local spot but if you stay in Mal Pais or Playa Hermosa a little outside of town, you can get away... See More
Osa Peninsula: Suggestions for best guides, etc, for solo travel to Corcovado
You'll love Corcovado National Park, Rae-Ann, it's one of my favorite places in Costa Rica, so remote and beautiful. The easiest way to access the park is by staying in Drake Bay. Lots of the lodges there offer tours but my... See More
Costa Rica: Average Apartment Rental Prices In Costa Rica
Hi Laura, My husband and I have been living in CR for a little over a year. We've actually been housesitting, which you should definitely consider if you haven't already. In CR, breakins can be a problem when houses are left vacant so a lot of people use housesitters.... See More
