Journal
Costa Rica, from the people who drive it every day
Practical guides written by our own team: what to see, when to go, and how to get from one place to the next.
The Ultimate Costa Rica Itinerary: 7 Days of Volcanoes, Cloud Forest and Pacific Coast (2026)A week that works: Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio linked in one loop with no backtracking. Real transfer times from the routes we drive, 2026 park fees, what to book weeks ahead, and the mistakes that cost first-timers a day.Read the guide 
Is Costa Rica Safe to Visit? Everything Travelers Need to Know (2026)The honest answer from a team based in Costa Rica: which risks are real and which are overblown, what actually happens to tourists, and the simple habits that keep a trip smooth.Read the guide 
The Ultimate Monteverde, Costa Rica Travel Guide (2026)Everything you need for Monteverde: how to get there (including the Jeep-Boat-Jeep from La Fortuna), when to come, the reserve’s new circuit system, what to do, where to sleep and eat, and the mistakes first-timers make.Read the guide 
Best Time to Visit Costa Rica: The Complete 2026 Guide (Month by Month)When to visit Costa Rica, the way we explain it to our own clients: dry vs. green season, a month-by-month calendar, each region's weather, the wildlife timing, and when prices spike.Read the guide 
La Fortuna, Costa Rica: The Complete 2026 Travel GuideEverything you need to plan La Fortuna: how to get there, when to go, the best things to do with honest difficulty ratings, where to stay and eat, and the mistakes first-timers make.Read the guide