Costa Rica Vacation

The independent minded traveler may find the freedom of renting a car in Costa Rica absolutely necessary to the enjoyment of their trip. Other options for transportation through the country include public buses (economical but time consuming), private shuttles (pricey but fast and gives you the freedom of stopping for pictures, bathroom, etc.) and domestic [...]

Filed under: Travel on February 11th, 2009 | No Comments »

Costa Rica beaches are as varied as they are plentiful, from the volcanic black sands of Playa Hermosa, Jaco to the sparkling white of Punta Leona and Playa Conchal. There are bay side beaches like Tambor on the Gulf of Nicoya and Puerto Jimenez on Golfo Dulce that attract mating whales and offer great marine [...]

Filed under: Culture, General, Travel, information on February 10th, 2009 | No Comments »

Costa Rica is a very open country with a large homosexual population, especially in the capital city of San Jose. Gay travel to Costa Rica is not a foreign concept here and homosexuals are not discriminated against by the vast majority of the population. With that in mind, there are many vacation options targeting gays [...]

Filed under: Travel on January 30th, 2009 | No Comments »

Costa Rica is probably one of the best countries to go biking. Its known for its irregular type of terrain and different high and low points so you can choose the level you want to challenge yourself! From beginners to professionals, Costa Rica offers an option for everyone that enjoys this adventure activity, alone, with [...]

Filed under: Travel on January 30th, 2009 | No Comments »

The amount of money that you should bring on your vacation to Costa Rica really depends on what you intend to do, see, buy, etc. The best way to go is to bring a debit or credit card to give yourself spending flexibility as Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted throughout the country. However, the [...]

Filed under: Travel on January 29th, 2009 | No Comments »

The Juan Santamaría International Airport is situated in Alajuela about 20km out of San Jose.  The airport is Costa Rica’s largest and hosts the majority of international flights to and from Costa Rica. It was named after a Costa Rican hero Juan Santamaria who fought to defend his country in the 1856 battle of Rivas.

Filed under: Travel, information on January 23rd, 2009 | No Comments »

Below you will find a list of some of the major routes from San Jose to regions and place in Costa Rica.

Filed under: Travel on January 22nd, 2009 | No Comments »

Costa Rica is known as one of the Top destinations to go for your honeymoon as it offers the perfect combination of romance, adventure and fun which makes for great memories and unforgettable experiences for newlyweds.

Filed under: Travel on January 22nd, 2009 | No Comments »

Find information on a number of major foreign embassies in Costa Rica.

Filed under: General, Travel on January 21st, 2009 | No Comments »

The following are some of the most well known surfing spots where you can find adventure and at the same time the beauty that will inspire you to keep coming back to catch some waves. Surfing in Costa Rica is definitely a spiritual experience thanks to pristine tropical nature and high adrenaline levels, you will [...]

Filed under: Destinations, Travel on January 21st, 2009 | No Comments »