Camping in Costa Rica is a great way to get to out of the way places, and experience the fascinating night and very early morning hours in the tropical forests. Costa Rica's Best Camp Sites boondocks | national parks | RV parks | backpacking | cabinas | glamping Tips for Tropical Camping in … [Read more...]
Eco-Lodges, Hotels, Resorts, Stations, and even Campgrounds
The last thing the internet needs is another comprehensive listing of every hotel in Costa Rica with "helpful" reviews from "real travelers" so that's not what this is. Instead we've written about some of our personal favorites over the years and our experiences staying at them.
airbnb & VRBO Cautions
Online vacation rental platforms have revolutionized the lodging industry and most people are aware of the upsides of renting a couch, room, condo or house from someone with a spare. There are some pitfalls too. Some you can watch out for and others are just down to bad luck. stranded | nickle … [Read more...]
AirBnB Prices Set to Increase up to 64% in Costa Rica
Heading into the 2020 high season there's still some uncertainty. The new 13% Value Added Tax introduced in July 2019 definitely had an impact but there are more price increases to come. Some hotel and lodge owners have expressed concerns that rental properties and room shares have an unfair … [Read more...]
No Tell Motels
Anytime you hear the question "¿cuántas horas le gustaría quedarse?", (how many hours would you like to stay?) when shopping for a hotel you should suspect that maybe you've wandered a bit too far off the tourist trail. Fun for the Whole Family We were planning to spend the night in the rustic … [Read more...]
All Inclusive Beach Resorts
Travelers considering All Inclusive Resorts in Costa Rica sometimes discover their expectations and previous experience don't apply. There are some amazing resorts but there are things you should consider before you reserve a non-refundable week in Papagayo. Geographic and economic … [Read more...]
Vacation Rental Mistakes
Renting a house or condo can be a great way to get more family togetherness, settle in and get to know a region, and possibly save some money compared to resorts or eco-lodges...if you're aware of the potential pitfalls. Mistakes to Avoid When Renting a Vacation Home Location, Location, … [Read more...]
Organization for Tropical Studies Palo Verde Lodge
The Organization for Tropical Studies' main mission is to facilitate scientific research but they also provide unique and educational experiences for tourists who are interested in Costa Rican nature. In the heart of Palo Verde National Park the OTS lodge provides rustic (very clean, comfortable … [Read more...]