Can I fly from the San Jose to La Fortuna, Arenal? If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica for vacation and want to get to La Fortuna -Arenal volcano area and do not want to drive, you can fly from the central valley area where the San Jose international airport is located to […]
Traveling to Costa Rica, Which International Airport to fly Into? If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica and are wondering which international airport you should fly into? Costa Rica has two international airports. SJO or San Jose international airport is located in the center of the country, 2 miles outside Alajuela and approx […]
Internet Cafes Costa Rica If you are traveling in Costa Rica and need to use the internet and the place you are staying does not have one. You can go to an internet cafe. All the towns have one or more of them. Just ask around and most everyone knows where they are located. They […]
Traveling to Costa Rica, Should I Drive in San Jose? If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica and rent a car , it is best if you do not drive in San Jose. The traffic is extremely congested with many large buses everywhere. You can’t read the street and avenue names because they […]
Traveling to Costa Rica? Is It Safe to Drink the Water in Costa Rica? I’m traveling to Costa Rica for 2 weeks of vacation. Is the water safe to drink in Costa Rica? Answer from “The Costa Rica Expert” There is no yes or no answer to this question. Depends on the location. The country […]
Traveling to Costa Rica, Not Taking a Credit Card, How To Pay We are planning to travel to Costa Rica but do not have a credit card. But do have a debit card from our hometown bank. Can I use this debit card in Costa Rica? Are travelers checks widely accepted? ATM machines in Costa […]
Best Weather to Travel in Costa Rica How does the weather affect the when and where you travel to Costa Rica? Costa Rica’s weather is defined as tropical, which makes us think hot, but that is not true. The weather is different depending on what area of Costa Rica you travel. I’ll start with the […]
Costa Rica Spotlight: Costa Rica offers Orchid Lovers a Treat As you travel Costa Rica you will see many species of Orchids in Costa Ricain full bloom. Especially in the dry season of January through April, providing the ideal natural conditions for the orchids to bloom and thrive. They are seen mostly in peoples homes and […]
Travel Costa Rica to the most visited national park-Poas Volcano National Park. My husband Ken and I left very early in the morning traveling thru Alajuela on our way up to the Poas . We decided to stop at a Coffee Plantation tour called Doka Coffee Tour-Three Generations. Here we sampled several blends of coffee, […]