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5 Costa Rica Transfer Routes Harder Than You Think
Travel Tips
July 13, 20269 min

5 Costa Rica Transfer Routes Harder Than You Think

Some Costa Rica routes look quick on a map but aren't. Here are 5 transfers - SJO to Tamarindo, La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio and more - that fool people.

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La Fortuna & the 1968 Arenal Volcano Eruption Story
Travel Guide
July 13, 202610 min

La Fortuna & the 1968 Arenal Volcano Eruption Story

How a 1968 eruption turned a quiet town into Costa Rica's adventure capital - the story of Arenal volcano, its hot springs, and how to visit today.

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Guanacaste, Costa Rica: Airport, Beaches & Best Time to Go
Travel Guide
July 13, 202610 min

Guanacaste, Costa Rica: Airport, Beaches & Best Time to Go

Everything for a Guanacaste trip - which airport (Liberia/LIR is closest to Tamarindo), the best beaches, dry vs green season, and how to get around.

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Costa Rica's 5 Most Popular Shuttle Routes (2026 Guide)
Travel Tips
July 13, 202610 min

Costa Rica's 5 Most Popular Shuttle Routes (2026 Guide)

The 5 best multi-stop routes through Costa Rica - volcano, cloud forest and beaches - with transfer times, days needed, and how to travel each stress-free.

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How to Get to Tamarindo, Costa Rica: The Right Airport and the Easiest Way In
Travel Guide
July 7, 20268 min

How to Get to Tamarindo, Costa Rica: The Right Airport and the Easiest Way In

Tamarindo is Guanacaste's most popular beach town, and getting there hinges on one decision most people make blind: which airport you fly into. Here is how to actually get to Tamarindo from LIR, from SJO, and from La Fortuna.

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What to Do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica: The Best Things to See Around Arenal Volcano
Travel Guide
July 1, 20268 min

What to Do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica: The Best Things to See Around Arenal Volcano

Volcano hikes, hanging bridges, a 70-meter waterfall, sloths, and the turquoise Río Celeste. Here's what's actually worth doing in La Fortuna, from a local team that lives and guides right here.

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Hire a Private Driver and Van for the Day in La Fortuna
Travel Tips
June 25, 20267 min

Hire a Private Driver and Van for the Day in La Fortuna

You already booked the waterfall, the chocolate tour, the hanging bridges, maybe a canopy zip-line. The tricky part is getting between them. Here is how hiring our minibus and a private driver for 8 to 10 hours turns a packed itinerary into one easy, relaxed day around La Fortuna.

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Getting Around Costa Rica: 15 Questions Every Traveler Asks (2026 Guide)
Travel Tips
June 2, 202611 min

Getting Around Costa Rica: 15 Questions Every Traveler Asks (2026 Guide)

Which airport should you fly into, how do you get from the airport to La Fortuna or Tamarindo, and is it really safe to drive in Costa Rica? Here are clear, honest answers to the questions travelers ask us most, from a local team that drives these roads every day.

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Landing at LIR: The Guanacaste Airport Guide and the 6 Routes Every Pacific Traveler Should Know
Travel Guide
May 12, 20269 min

Landing at LIR: The Guanacaste Airport Guide and the 6 Routes Every Pacific Traveler Should Know

Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia is the fastest way into Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Here is what to expect when you land at LIR and the six most popular transfers from the airport to Guanacaste's best beaches and the Arenal region.

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From SJO Airport to Anywhere in Costa Rica: The 6 Routes Every Traveler Should Know
Travel Guide
April 28, 20269 min

From SJO Airport to Anywhere in Costa Rica: The 6 Routes Every Traveler Should Know

Juan Santamaria International Airport is where most Costa Rica trips actually begin. Here is what to expect when you land in San Jose and the six most popular transfers from SJO to the country's best destinations.

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Lake Arenal: The Sunken Town, the Scenic Route, and the Story Behind Costa Rica's Largest Lake
Travel Guide
April 22, 202612 min

Lake Arenal: The Sunken Town, the Scenic Route, and the Story Behind Costa Rica's Largest Lake

There is a town at the bottom of Lake Arenal. There is a road around it that almost no tourist drives. And there is a reason kitesurfers from around the world fly here every December. The full story of Costa Rica's biggest — and most misunderstood — lake.

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Landing in Costa Rica? Here's What Nobody Tells You About Getting Out of the Airport
Travel Tips
April 1, 20268 min

Landing in Costa Rica? Here's What Nobody Tells You About Getting Out of the Airport

You planned the whole trip but forgot about the ride from the airport. SJO and LIR are very different beasts — here's what we wish someone had told us before our first pickup.

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7 Signs You Are Booking With a Reliable Private Shuttle Company in Costa Rica
Travel Tips
March 17, 20268 min

7 Signs You Are Booking With a Reliable Private Shuttle Company in Costa Rica

Not all shuttle services are created equal. As someone who has been in Costa Rica's tourism transport industry for nearly two decades, here are the 7 things I always tell travelers to look for before booking a private shuttle.

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What Wildlife Will You Actually Find in Costa Rica?
Nature
March 3, 20268 min

What Wildlife Will You Actually Find in Costa Rica?

From sea turtles in Tortuguero to jaguars in Corcovado — a region-by-region look at the animals that make Costa Rica one of the most biodiverse places on the planet.

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Where to Eat in La Fortuna: A Tico's Honest Guide to Every Budget
Culture
February 24, 20269 min

Where to Eat in La Fortuna: A Tico's Honest Guide to Every Budget

From $5 casados at family-run sodas to volcano-view fine dining at Don Rufino — here's what eating in La Fortuna actually looks like, with real names, real prices, and zero fluff.

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You Know You've Been in Costa Rica Too Long When... (And Why That's a Good Thing)
Culture
February 13, 20266 min

You Know You've Been in Costa Rica Too Long When... (And Why That's a Good Thing)

From eating gallo pinto for breakfast without thinking twice to giving directions based on landmarks that don't exist anymore—here are the signs that Costa Rica has officially claimed you as one of its own.

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5 Myths Tourists Believe About Costa Rica (That Locals Wish Would Stop)
Travel Tips
February 7, 20267 min

5 Myths Tourists Believe About Costa Rica (That Locals Wish Would Stop)

Think Costa Rica is cheap, dangerous, or that you can see it all in a long weekend? Think again. We're breaking down the 5 biggest misconceptions that surprise first-time visitors—and what to actually expect.

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What to Expect When You Book a Private Shuttle in Costa Rica
Travel Tips
February 7, 20267 min

What to Expect When You Book a Private Shuttle in Costa Rica

Wondering what a private airport shuttle in Costa Rica actually looks like? Here's a step-by-step look at the experience — from booking to arrival at your hotel.

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The Ultimate Guanacaste Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before Landing at Liberia Airport
Travel Tips
January 29, 20268 min

The Ultimate Guanacaste Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before Landing at Liberia Airport

Planning your trip to Costa Rica's Gold Coast? Here's your complete guide to Guanacaste: shuttle prices, best beaches, insider tips, and answers to the most common questions travelers ask.

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