Is Costa Rica Safe? My Take as a Solo Female Traveler
On buses and boats, sometimes people will try to convince you to put your bags on top. Don’t go for it.
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Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica: Everything You Need to Know
I don’t know what was going on with those colorful bears, but somehow their quirkiness made sense in Tortuguero. These tracks are from a female sea turtle as she made her way back to the ocean after nesting.
A Complete Guide to La Fortuna, Costa Rica
My naturalist guide giving us some great info on local flora.
15 Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Costa Rica
La Fortuna is one of the most expensive places in Costa Rica. A rain shell and waterproof boots are musts. I got to Playa Ventanas near Uvita via public transportation, but got stranded there and had to hitchhike back. Tenorio Volcano National Park near La Fortuna was one of my favorites! Seeing the sunrise on …
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Why You Need to Visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest in Costa Rica
This little guy grew up in captivity, so his ground-floor snack was quite unusual behavior. Getting to viewpoints like this one was super easy, as they’re all mostly on the main road in Monteverde.
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica
Having Playa Gemelas completely to myself: heaven. The view from Mirador Isla Olocuita
Your Guide to Uvita, Costa Rica
Just blending in with the monkeys and sloths of the jungles in Uvita
How to Spend 48 Hours in San José, Costa Rica
Check out all those coffee plants in the background! This flower stand has been around for decades and is a local favorite for fresh blooms. Queue “Golden” by Harry Styles Barrio Amón has some gorgeous architecture and cute cafés. I was only standing here for a few seconds to take this photo before feeling like …