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Costa Rica
Costa Rica is known for its incredible nature and wildlife. You will find countless beautiful waterfalls and tropical animals here, such as monkeys, sloths, toucans and more. It is one of the safest countries in Central America, located between Nicaragua on the north side and Panama on the south side. This means you will both be able to enjoy the pacific ocean, as well as the caribbean ocean.
“La Fortuna Waterfall”
“Puerto Viejo de Talamanca”
Some of the most popular places in Costa Rica are: San Jose (the capital), Tamarindo, Santa Teresa, Jaco, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, La Fortuna and Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. That said, most people travel to Costa Rica because of the incredible nature and wildlife. The towns mentioned are close to popular beaches, jungles, waterfalls, hot springs, volcanoes and more.
When traveling through Costa Rica you will be able to go surfing at beautiful beaches and enjoy the sun, go for hikes to see breathtaking waterfalls and watch sloths and monkeys climbing on trees. It’s a wonderful country to visit if you love nature and if you seek an adventure.
“Hot Springs, La Fortuna”
“Rio Celeste, La Fortuna”
The easiest way to get around in Costa Rica is by rental car, but you can also travel by shuttle bus or local bus. There is so much to see that you can come back several times and never get bored.
Things to see and do in Costa Rica
Go surfing in Santa Teresa
Hike through the Cloud Forest in Monteverde
Join a night walk in Monteverde
Relax in a hot spring in La Fortuna
Do a forbidden hike in La Fortuna (Cerro Chato)
Do a volcano hike
See the La Fortuna waterfall
Go on a coffee tour
Watch sloths on the east or west coast
Listen to howling monkeys in Puerto Viejo
Watch tropical birds in a national park
Hike to the waterfall in Rio Celeste
Costa Rica travel guides
Below you will find different blog posts about Costa Rica. The best time of the year to visit Costa Rica is from December to April, because it’s the dry season. If you have any questions about traveling in Costa Rica, don’t hesitate to send me an email! I answer every email I get.
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6 Best Things to Do in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Puerto Viejo is on the west coast of Costa Rica and a great spot to go surfing. You can go
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7 Best Things to Do in La Fortuna
La Fortuna is a small town in Costa Rica in the middle of the jungle, surrounded by volcanoes, hot springs
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The Perfect 3 Day Itinerary for Monteverde
Monteverde is an area in the mountains of Costa Rica, famous for its beautiful cloud forests. You’re exploring a forest
Useful travel tips
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Taxes and tips are not included
Many prices in restaurants don’t include tax or tips, so expect to spend a little more than you see in the menus. When I first traveled to Costa Rica I was surprised about the price on the bill, because the taxes will be added when you pay.
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Pack the right clothes for different locations
Most people think that it’s really warm in the whole country, but there are areas like Monteverde where you will need long pants, a sweater and a jacket (especially at night). This is simply because Monteverde is in the mountains and has a higher altitude. All the towns by the coast have a higher temperature, as you would expect when traveling to the country.
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Tap water is drinkable
The water quality in Costa Rica is really good, so you can actually drink the tap water. Of course, it’s always safer to drink bottled water, but tap water is drinkable in Costa Rica.
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Sodas are Costa Rican restaurants
A great way to save money and to enjoy the local cuisine, is to eat at Sodas. The most typical Costa Rican dish is rice, beans, plantains and a source of protein like chicken.
Basic Spanish
Like I always say, knowing how to say simple things like “Hello”, “Thank you” and “Delicious” can open doors and hearts. People will really appreciate it if you just try to say a few Spanish words, because it shows your interest in their culture.
Typical words & phrases
Hola — Hello
Buenos días — Good morning
Buenas tardes — Good afternoon
Buenas noches — Good evening / Good night
¿Cómo te llamas? — What’s your name?
Me llamo — My name is
(Yo) tengo … años — I am … years old.
(Yo) soy de — I come from…
¿Cómo estás? / ¿Qué tal? — How are you?
Bien, gracias — Good, thank you
Muy bien — Very well
¿Y tú? — And you?
¡Gracias! — Thank you!
¡Muchas gracias! — Thank you very much!
¡Perdon! — Excuse me
Por favor — Please
Lo siento — I’m sorry
Uno — one
Dos — two
Tres — three
Quatro — four
Cinco — five
Seis — six
Siete — seven
Ocho — eight
Nueve — nine
Diez — ten
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May 24, 2023
