Tours & Activities

High above the forest floor in northern Costa Rica, a network of suspension bridges lets visitors walk through the canopy of one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. The Monteverde hanging bridges give travelers a bird’s eye view of the cloud forest, a perspective that ground-level trails simply cannot offer. This guide covers […]

Juan Castro Blanco National Park is one of Costa Rica’s lesser-known protected areas, making it especially interesting for travelers who want to explore cloud forests, volcanic landscapes, rivers, waterfalls, and biodiversity away from some of the country’s busiest tourism destinations. Located in the northern region of Costa Rica, east of Ciudad Quesada, the park protects […]

La Fortuna is one of the most popular adventure destinations in Costa Rica. Surrounded by tropical rainforest, rivers, canyons, and the impressive Arenal Volcano region, the area gives travelers access to a wide range of outdoor experiences. Among the most exciting are ziplining through the rainforest canopy and white water rafting on Costa Rica’s fast-moving […]

La Fortuna sits on top of a natural aquifer heated by Arenal Volcano, and that geology is the reason this small Costa Rican town has more hot spring resorts per square mile than almost anywhere else in the country. Nearly every visitor ends up soaking in at least one of them, but with more than […]

Why Choose a Local Costa Rica Tour Company? Planning a trip to Costa Rica is exciting, but with so many destinations, activities, and tour operators available, deciding how to organize your vacation can quickly become overwhelming. From hiking around Arenal Volcano and spotting wildlife in Corcovado National Park to relaxing in hot springs or exploring […]

Planning a trip to Costa Rica means you don’t have to choose between thrilling outdoor adventures and relaxing beach days. The country’s Pacific and Caribbean coastlines offer some of the world’s most diverse beach destinations, where you can surf legendary waves in the morning, hike through lush rainforests in the afternoon, and unwind with breathtaking […]

Planning a trip to Costa Rica is exciting, but one of the most common questions travelers ask is: “How far in advance should I book my Costa Rica vacation?” The answer depends on several factors, including when you plan to travel, your preferred destinations, accommodation type, and travel style. While some travelers can successfully plan […]

Corcovado National Park is a 424-square-kilometer protected rainforest on the Osa Peninsula in southwestern Costa Rica, widely regarded as one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. On a multi-destination Costa Rica, it typically appears as the final stop after Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio — reached via a shuttle to Sierpe Dock, then a […]

Picture this: your kids spotting a sloth in the wild, soaking in warm volcanic hot springs as the sun sets, and waking up to toucans outside your window. That’s a typical family trip to Costa Rica. But before you book, you’re probably asking the most important question: Is Costa Rica safe for families with kids? […]

So you’ve landed in San José and your next stop is La Fortuna — the gateway to Arenal Volcano, hot springs, waterfalls, and some of the best nature experiences in Costa Rica. If you’re wondering how to get from San José to La Fortuna, the good news is: getting there is straightforward. The journey takes […]