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Costa Rica Rainy Season Guide: Why & When To Visit
So you’ve got your heart set on Costa Rica, but those storm clouds make you a bit nervous. The Costa Rica rainy season is a common concern for travelers, but don’t let the rain keep you away. When is Costa Rica’s rainy season? Costa Rica has two seasons: dry season and rainy season. The rainy…
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How To Get Around Costa Rica: Cars, Flights, Boat & More
Transportation options within Costa Rica can be nearly as diverse as the country itself! There are two international airports to choose from, various domestic flights, ground transportation routes, and sometimes boat transportation depending on your destination. Then, you’re faced with the task of deciding which company to book with. If you’re new to Costa Rica…
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Top 10 Costa Rica Honeymoon Bungalows & Suites
After the whirlwind of your wedding you’ll likely want to relax. These bungalows & suites are all you need for a truly unique & well-deserved romantic getaway you’ll never forget.
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11 Best Costa Rica Honeymoon Resorts & Hotels
Planning a Costa Rica honeymoon can be overwhelming once you realize how many stunning boutique hotels, eco-lodges, and classic resorts the country offers. To make your planning a bit easier, we narrowed down a list of the most unique Costa Rica honeymoon resorts and hotels for your one-of-a-kind trip: Amor Arenal | Arenal Volcano Private casitas…
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Costa Rica Currency: Money, Tipping, & Exchanging on Vacation
When getting ready for a vacation in Costa Rica, there is plenty to consider. Between keeping an eye on your destination’s weather, packing for your various excursions, and making sure your passports are all in order, the process can quickly become overwhelming! However, one of the most important things that you should focus on while…
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Costa Rica Experts Wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
CHICAGO, IL – January 2022 – Costa Rica Experts has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winner for Things To Do. The award celebrates businesses that have received great traveler reviews from travelers around the globe on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year was, Costa…
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Where to Find Black Sand Beaches in Costa Rica
There’s something mesmerizing about black sand beaches: their uniqueness, the way your toes dig into the charcoal earth, and the way a lush tropical backdrop rises up from behind them, making them look so wild! They are almost otherworldly. Their rarity is course, part of the appeal. The dark sand is derived from eroded volcanic…
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Best Time to Visit Costa Rica: What to Expect Month by Month
This is a tough topic. The question should really be: When is the best time for ME to visit Costa Rica? Yes, the answer depends on the individual. So while we can’t answer this question for you, we can give you some information to help you make your decision. Dry Season vs Green Season First…
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11 Travel Mistakes To Avoid Before Your Trip
Mistakes happen, but there are some travel conundrums that can be prevented. Allow us to save you some sweat and (hopefully not) tears. Fortunately for all of us, our Costa Rica Experts coordinate vacations day in and day out – for 35 years I might add – and do their best to make sure precautions…
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8 Top Beachfront Hotels in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is known for many things: imposing volcanos, mischievous monkeys, dreamlike cloud forests, world-class coffee…the list goes on and on. Most visitors make a point to check out the rainforest, but in almost every case they also head to the beach at some point during their trip. And with good reason; Costa Rica is…
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Top Costa Rica Typical Foods by Region
Sometimes it’s fun to explore the flavors of a country before your trip. And, oftentimes equally amusing to find that certain dishes bring back memories after your return. If you’re in the Chicago area, Irazu restaurant in Wicker Park is the place to scratch that itch. Browse this fantastic breakdown of typical Costa Rican foods…
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6 Costa Rica Holiday Travel Tips
Few trips are more exciting than a tropical holiday vacation. Costa Rica’s bustling rainforest and beautiful beaches are the perfect places to reconnect with loved ones, escape the cold, and ring in the New Year. It is important to remember, though, that the most wonderful time of the year is also the busiest. Planning a holiday…
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6 Costa Rica Holiday Travel Tips
Few trips are more exciting than a tropical holiday vacation. Costa Rica’s bustling rainforest and beautiful beaches are the perfect places to reconnect with loved ones, escape the cold, and ring in the New Year. It is important to remember, though, that the most wonderful time of the year is also the busiest. Planning a holiday…
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5 Common Misconceptions About Travel in Costa Rica
I get it! It’s totally understandable to have misconceptions about a place you’ve never been to before. The thing is that misconceptions can trip you up when you go to plan a vacation. Answering questions and sharing expertise is only part of the way our Costa Rica Experts can streamline the travel planning process for…
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9 Costa Rica Family Vacation Ideas
When it comes to traveling with family, it can be a challenge to find things everyone will enjoy. The following Costa Rica family vacation ideas are favorites for all ages. River or Mangrove Float Floating along Costa Rican waterways looking for wildlife is an adventure for everyone. The forest comes alive in the evening on…
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3 Costa Rica Hotels Made The Travel & Leisure Top 100 in the World List
Last month, Travel + Leisure released its ranking for The Top 100 Hotels in the World, a curation of some of the world’s most elite hotels pitted against one another. It’s always especially exciting for us when a Costa Rica hotel makes the list. This year, three very deserving Costa Rica hotels were on it.…
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Costa Rica Expert Interview with Aaron Daker: top destinations, new hotels, & best months to travel
Our Costa Rica Expert, Aaron Daker, recently had the opportunity to speak with Active Travels about his favorite destinations, new hotels, and some of the best months to travel. As he has been designing Costa Rica itineraries since 1997, Aaron is a wealth of information and up-to-date on all the exciting happenings in Costa Rica.…
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Bajos del Toro Waterfall Hike Guide
About a 2-hour drive from Costa Rica’s capital city of San Jose in the small cloud forest town of Bajos del Toro, the Bajos del Toro Waterfall Hike is a countrywide attraction for locals and worldwide visitors alike. Bajos del Toro Waterfall Hiking Trail The Bajos del Toro area is great for hiking and has…
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Historical Sites and Legends of Costa Rica
Is there anything more captivating than walking through a fabled ruin surrounded by jungle gardens taking in the sights and stories from long ago? Admittedly, I’m a bit of a history buff, but stories and legends are one significant way to get a deeper understanding of any country’s culture. The following are some of Costa…
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7 Traditional Costa Rican Food Staples You Must Try
Experiencing Traditional Costa Rican Foods is an Essential Part of Your Trip Costa Rican food is simple, but ‘simple’ isn’t bland. With Latin and Caribbean influences, a wide range of sensory experiences come with a typical Costa Rican meal. We recommend all travelers sample some of the Rich Coast’s staple dishes. Gallo Pinto Rice and beans…
