San José sits in the heart of Costa Rica’s Central Valley, surrounded by volcanoes, coffee farms, cloud forests, and colonial towns. While many travelers treat the capital as a transit hub, it is actually one…
San José is often treated as a layover city — a place to land, adjust, and move on to beaches or rainforest lodges. But Costa Rica’s capital rewards travelers who slow down. With grand theaters,…
San José is often treated as a gateway — the place you land, sleep, and leave the next morning. But Costa Rica’s capital is far more layered than many travelers expect. Set in the Central…
Tortuguero feels a world away from the rest of Costa Rica — and in many ways, it is. Located on the northern Caribbean coast and accessible only by boat or small plane, this village sits…
A Practical Guide to Packing for Costa Rica’s Remote Canal Wilderness Tortuguero is not a typical Costa Rican beach destination. There are no roads into town, no cars once you arrive, and no quick pharmacy…
A Practical Guide to Visiting Costa Rica’s Jungle Waterways with Kids Tortuguero is not your typical Costa Rican beach town. There are no cars, no highways, and no sprawling resort strips. Instead, this remote Caribbean…
A Seasonal Guide to Nesting, Hatching, and Planning Your Visit On Costa Rica’s northern Caribbean coast, Tortuguero is synonymous with sea turtles. This remote canal village, accessible only by boat or small plane, borders Tortuguero…
Shuttle + Boat, Domestic Flights, Travel Times, and Practical Tips Tortuguero is one of Costa Rica’s most unique destinations — and also one of the most logistically different to reach. Located on the northern Caribbean…
Tucked into Costa Rica’s northern Caribbean coast, accessible only by boat or small plane, Tortuguero is unlike anywhere else in the country. There are no highways into town. No beachfront resorts. No nightlife strips. Instead,…
When to Go, What to Expect, and How to Plan Your Visit On Costa Rica’s northern Caribbean coast, Tortuguero is one of the most important sea turtle nesting sites in the Western Hemisphere. Protected within…