Dallas Rogers
Articles by Dallas Rogers on Toorizta.
Which Tortuguero Tour to Book First: the Two Canals Motorboats Cannot Enter
SINAC bars motorboats from Caño Chiquero and Mora, Tortuguero's two best canals. Which tour to book first, and when the night turtle walk runs. Ask us
Is San Salvador worth a day, or should you go straight to the coast?
San Salvador deserves one well planned day, not three. Here is the order that works, the fees worth checking, and when to skip the capital entirely.
El Salvador Travel Guide: Volcanoes, Surf and the Safety Question
Planning a first trip to El Salvador? Honest guidance on safety, when to go, the Ruta de las Flores, Santa Ana Volcano, surf towns and getting around.
Getting to Tortuguero: There Is No Road, and the Last Boat Out Leaves Early
SINAC calls La Pavona the fastest route in. One operator's last shared boat out leaves at 2 p.m. How to pick your dock, your hour, your ride. Ask us.
One Day in San Jose: Book the Volcano Slot, Walk the Rest
Poas entry is online only and the park shuts at 4pm, so reserve that slot first. How to fill one San Jose day around it, and what to ask us first.
One Day in San Jose: Walk the Center, or Leave the Valley by 8 a.m.?
Gold Museum hours, Poas timed entry at 2 p.m., or eight hours on the Tortuguero canals. How to spend one day in San Jose, and what to book first.
Where to Stay in Tortuguero: the Village, a Canal Lodge, or a Package
Tortuguero has no road in, so your bed picks your boat. The village, a canal lodge, or a package from San Jose, plus the park fee nobody mentions.
In Santa Teresa, Book the Moonless Night First
Santa Teresa's glow tour only sails on moonless nights, and the boats leave from the Paquera dock, which you drive to yourself. What to book first.
SJO to Jaco: the bus moved, and the last one leaves at 7 p.m.
The bus to Jaco no longer leaves from Terminal 7-10, and the last one departs San Jose at 7 p.m. Current schedules, and how to pick your ride.
Where to Stay in Santa Teresa: Playa Carmen, the Town Road, or Playa Hermosa
Santa Teresa is one road with four pockets. Which to book for walk-to-dinner ease, quieter sleep and no rental vehicle, plus the Cabo Blanco catch.
Sirena or San Pedrillo: Which Corcovado Day to Book from Drake Bay
Booking one Corcovado day from Drake Bay? Sirena for mammals, San Pedrillo for birds and a waterfall walk. SINAC rules, fees and the October catch.
Why Smart Couples Skip the Rental Car in Puerto Viejo
Bikes cover most of Puerto Viejo. Four moments break the plan: arrival day, after dark, inland trips and rain. Here is how to handle each one.
Do You Need a Rental Car in Puerto Viejo? What the Coast Road Actually Requires
Most Puerto Viejo trips run better without a rental car. Here is what bikes, taxis and the bus really cover, and the days you still want a driver.
Puerto Viejo without a rental car: plan the ride home first
Bikes, buses and taxis cover the Puerto Viejo coast. The published MEPE times, the last bus back, and the days a rental car still earns its keep.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve: Which Circuit to Book, and When
The preserve sells one circuit and one shuttle departure, not a day pass. Here is how to choose your Monteverde walk, and the hour worth booking.
Breakfast before an early Arenal tour: what actually works
Your Arenal tour leaves before the kitchens open. Here is how families handle breakfast the night before, plus the 8am park gate rule from SINAC.
Is Puerto Viejo safe to visit alone? Start with where you sleep
Solo in Puerto Viejo? The safety answer that matters is where you sleep and how you get home after dark. What the advisories say, and what we'd add.
One Day in Monteverde: Which Cloud Forest to Walk, and Whether You Need a Guide
Three cloud forests, one morning. What the Monteverde Preserve's time slots and shuttle mean for your plan, and when a naturalist is worth it. Ask us.
Is Puerto Viejo Dry in September and October? What the Forecast Actually Says
Everyone says Costa Rica's Caribbean coast is dry in September and October. This year IMN forecasts the opposite. Here is how to plan Puerto Viejo any
Why Puerto Viejo's Driest Months Still Have 15 Rainy Days
Everyone calls September and October the Caribbean dry season. IMN rainfall data says lull, not dry. What to expect in Puerto Viejo, and how to check.
Cahuita or Gandoca-Manzanillo: Picking One Caribbean Wildlife Walk
Cahuita or Gandoca-Manzanillo with one Caribbean day? SINAC hours, the real entry fees, and whether a guide changes what your family sees. Ask us.
September Dates Shouldn't Cost You a Costa Rica Trip
Locked into September or October dates? Costa Rica's Caribbean coast is usually drying out while the Pacific soaks. Here is how to reroute it.
Is Puerto Viejo Safe for Families? An Honest Answer
The Caribbean coast's reputation is half true. Here is what actually changes your family's risk in Puerto Viejo, and how to plan around it. Ask us.
A late landing at SJO shouldn't cost you your first day in La Fortuna
Landing at San Jose airport after dark? Here is how to decide between driving to La Fortuna tonight and sleeping near SJO, without losing a day.
Why couples choose their Caribbean base by the walk home, not the town name
Puerto Viejo or Cahuita? The real question is how far from dinner you want to sleep. A tradeoff guide to choosing your southern Caribbean base.
Why smart families leave for Puerto Viejo in the morning
Landing at SJO and heading to the Caribbean coast? The mode matters less than the hour you leave. How families time the Route 32 drive, and what to as
Why smart hikers stop asking which Arenal trail is best
You cannot climb Arenal Volcano. Here is how the national park trails, Arenal 1968 and El Silencio really differ, and how to pick one for your group.
What a Costa Rica Trip Actually Costs: The Five Decisions That Move the Number
Budget or luxury in Costa Rica: the five choices that actually move your daily spend, plus current Manuel Antonio park fees straight from SINAC.
Costa Rica Whale Watching: The Complete Guide to Humpback Season (2026)
When and where to see humpback whales in Costa Rica: Uvita and Marino Ballena, the two whale seasons, what you'll see, and how to book the right tour.
The Nosara Costa Rica Travel Guide: Surf, Yoga, and the Nicoya Life (2026)
A local's guide to Nosara, Costa Rica: where to surf, the yoga scene, best beaches, when to go, how to get there, and where to stay in the Nicoya Blue