Overview Below are three of our favorite day trips from Playa Flamingo.   TAMARINDO Tamarindo is one of those places you’ll either love or hate. The throngs of tourists that flood the streets in the high season can feel a bit like Phuket or Cabo. We enjoy a day trip...

Overview Some are cultural, some are practical, and some are just common sense. Below is our list of things to not do in Costa Rica.   DON’T SWIM IN RIVERS The rivers of Costa Rica are claimed by the crocodiles. Yes.. seriously. Don’t swim in or near any river mouths...

Overview If adventure is your main goal, renting a car in Liberia, Costa Rica is the absolute best way to get around the area. It gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace and avoid wasting time and money on taxis which can be difficult to find in certain...

Overview Hola! While we’ve finally got our packing list down for Costa Rica, it’s been a lot of trial an error with overpacking and under packing. The biggest mistake I’ve made it not bringing an adequate rain jacket and waterproof shoes. Getting stuck in a muddy...