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Independent Costa Rica travel guide · since 2011
Costa Rica, explored properly.
Over 1,000 guides to beaches, rainforest, surf, yoga and wildlife, plus the hotels and eco-lodges worth booking.
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GuanacasteTamarindo, Playa Negra, Papagayo
Nicoya PeninsulaSanta Teresa, Montezuma, Nosara
Central PacificJaco, Manuel Antonio, Carara
Southern PacificDominical, Uvita, Osa
Arenal & MonteverdeVolcano, hot springs, cloud forest
Caribbean CoastPuerto Viejo, Cahuita, Tortuguero
Central ValleySan José, coffee country
All destinationsEvery town and region Featured guides
Where to stay
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Surf
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Yoga & wellness
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YogaBest 10 Places to do Yoga in Costa Rica
Yoga Retreats10 Amazing Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica
FlamingoAma Tierra Retreat and Wellness Center
Scuba CertificationYoga and Scuba Retreat in Anamaya
Accommodation5 Best Spa Retreats in Costa Rica
Santa TeresaPermaculture and Yoga Retreat at Rancho Delicioso
CahuitaKindred Spirits Equestrians Retreats
Medical TourismMedical TourismBeaches
See all →Guanacaste ProvincePlaya Potrer-a Gorgeous Tranquil BeachPotrero Beach is a gorgeous and wonderfully tranquil place. It is located on the northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the province of Guanacaste.…
BeachesCosta Rica’s Most Beautiful BeachesCosta Rica is blessed with an amazing array of fantastically beautiful beaches on both coasts. They range from white sand to dark…
TamarindoTop 5 sunset spots in Costa RicaThere is no doubt that the sunsets in Costa Rica rank as some of the most wonderful scene. Just some time before…
San Jose ProvinceFree Things To Do In Costa RicaIf you are lucky enough to vacation in one of the world’s most bio diverse spot on earth that features stunning cerulean…
MalpaisMal Pais: Costa Rica’s Most Scenic Beach VillageAlong with Santa Teresa, Mal Pais is known to be one of the world’s surfing Meccas. But this little charming village of…
Puntarenas ProvincePavones: Costa Rica’s Tranquil TownPavones is a well-loved and popular town even if it’s practically hard to reach compared to Playa Jaco and Tamarindo. Taking advantage…Wildlife
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National parks & nature
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Adventure & tours
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Scuba DivingScuba Diving in the Warm Waters of Costa Rica
Horseback Riding6 Best Horseback Riding Tours in Costa Rica
Dive CompaniesRock Divers Costa Rica
Scuba CertificationScuba Certification Options in Costa Rica
AdventureList of All Canopy Tours in Costa Rica
FishingLeisure Tours in Costa Rica
ToursEducational Tours in Costa Rica
Canopy Tours6 best Zip-line and Canopy tours in Costa RicaEco & sustainable living
See all →Puerto ViejoTree House LodgeEveryone wants their dream vacation to come true. I am sure you are eager to select the place of your day off…
Eco VillagesRancho MastatalRancho Mastatal is first of all an eco-village promoting sustainable living, and, secondly, and even more important, it aspires to achieve social…
PermaculturePDC – Permaculture Design CertificatePDC-Permaculture Design Certificate Course usually includes same format and teaches the practitioners how to apply the Permaculture principles in construction of our…
Eco LodgesPachaMamaFounded in December 1999 by Tyohar and fellow travelers, PachaMama is situated on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica in a forested…
Organic FarmsFuente VerdeFuente Verde, an organic farm, is situated in near the small village of Las Tumbas, in the mountains on the southwest Pacific coast…
AnimalsSea Turtle Protection ProjectsCosta Rica has many beaches with its coastline stretches of lush turtle nesting. Due to severe interference by human and wild life…Food, culture & towns
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Plan your trip
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WeatherWeather in Costa Rica – Pacific CoastTravelers to Costa Rica frequently want to know what the weather is like for various months of the year, typically wanting to…
MapsCosta Rica MapMap of Costa Rica 
TravelGap Year Travel to Costa RicaAn experiential semester or year “on” which is usually taken after high school or before starting graduate school is called a Gap…
Puerto ViejoBest Places for Solo TravelersIn Costa Rica Traveling Solo can be delightful experience. You can enjoy a day with complete freedom and enjoy exploring the natural…
UvitaTop 7 Off the Beaten PathWith its over 300 beaches and hundreds of communities and rich bio diversity, Costa Rica is a perfect destination for those who…
TortugueroTop 10 stops for the first-timers in Costa RicaWith its rich biodiversity and variable climate, Costa Rica is a perfect destination fore enjoying a memorable vacation. This country offers a…