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Tips for Traveling with Kids

Safari float rafting rio penas blancas costa rica

These suggestions are informed by nearly 25 years of experience traveling with young people in Costa Rica.  While a lot of it is just obvious common sense hopefully there are some helpful tidbits  that haven't occurred to you. Children of All Ages Home Base - Most kids learn their home address … [Read more...]

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Age Appropriate Adventures

two kids Tandem zip-line

Our recommendations for appropriate age ranges for a number of the most popular tours and activities in Costa Rica are shown below and you can read the reasons by clicking on any symbol. Obviously not all kids are the same and as a parent you know best whether yours can push the limits when it … [Read more...]

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Keeping Kids Entertained

hold your breath underwater

After a morning of canopy zip-lines adults are usually happy to grab a drink, lounge by the pool, or kick back in a hammock for a nap. However, parents know the kids will barely be out of their harness and helmet before they ask "What's next?!" If the parents have the energy for another … [Read more...]

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Budgeting with Children

Kids in Hammock

We often talk to families who are surprised that other than the bar tab the cost for Mom & Dad plus a 16, 13, 11 and 9 year old to travel will most likely be about the same as three adult couples. Airfare, Transfers & Rental Cars On airplanes anyone older than one year may require a seat … [Read more...]

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