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How to Get to Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica: Bus, Shuttle, Flight or Private Driver
From SJO it is 4.5 to 5 hours by road, or a 40-minute Sansa hop to Limón. Every way into Puerto Viejo, from Liberia and Bocas too. Ask us which fits.
Getting to Jaco: Easy From SJO, a Long Day From Liberia
Jaco is about two hours from SJO by road. From Liberia it is a long day with no Interbus shuttle. Every way in, compared, plus the boat. Ask us.
Things to Do in Tortuguero: Book the Paddle and the Turtles, Then Leave Room
Six Tortuguero tours compared by time, cost and season, plus the SINAC park rules that decide what to book ahead. Two nights, done right. Ask us.
Getting to Liberia: Land at LIR, or Spend a Day Getting There From San José
Fly into LIR or SJO? Shuttle, private driver, bus or rental car? Every way into Liberia and on to Tamarindo, Papagayo and Arenal, with real drive time
Things to Do in Nosara: Book the Surf Morning and the Turtle Night, Leave the Rest Loose
Nosara runs on two clocks: the morning surf at Guiones and the dark-moon turtle nights at Ostional. What to book ahead and what to walk into. Ask us.
Things to Do in Uvita: Let the Tide and the Morning Boats Set Your Days
The Whale's Tail only shows at low tide and the Caño Island boat leaves at 7. What to book in Uvita, what it costs, and which day suits each. Ask us.
Where to Stay in Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste: On the Sand, Up the Hill, or Next Door in Coco
Beachfront row, hillside condo, or Coco next door? How each Playa Hermosa base works for couples, families and groups, and the one mix-up to avoid. As
Where to Stay in Puerto Jiménez: Town, the Gulf, Dos Brazos, Matapalo or Carate
Town, the gulf, Dos Brazos, Matapalo or Carate: each Puerto Jiménez base reaches a different Corcovado entrance. Pick the gate, then the bed. Ask us.
Best Zip Lines in Costa Rica: 11 Canopy Tours Compared
Eleven Costa Rica zip line and canopy tours compared by cables, length, start times and price, so you can pick the right one before you book.
Bioluminescence Near Santa Teresa: the Moonrise Decides Your Night
A bioluminescence kayak or boat near Santa Teresa only glows on a dark night. Use NASA moonrise times to pick the date, and book it 48 hours ahead.
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.