The Papagayo Peninsula is not Costa Rica’s wild side. It’s its polished side—where dry tropical forest meets calm Pacific coves, and where the country’s most exclusive resorts were deliberately designed to coexist with protected nature.…
Playas del Coco doesn’t try to be trendy. It doesn’t chase surf fame or wellness branding. What it offers instead is something many travelers quietly value more: ease. Located just outside Liberia and minutes from…
Santa Teresa doesn’t reveal itself all at once. It unfolds slowly, through dusty roads, long beach walks, and mornings timed to the tide. What began as a remote surf outpost on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula…
Nosara isn’t loud. It doesn’t try to impress. And it’s not especially interested in being convenient. That’s exactly the point. Set on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, Nosara has evolved into one of the country’s most…
Tamarindo and Jacó get compared constantly — and for good reason. They’re both Pacific-coast beach towns, both popular with surfers, both easy to reach from major airports, and both sit at the crossroads of Costa…
Flying from San José to Tamarindo is one of those travel decisions that quietly upgrades your entire Costa Rica experience. Instead of committing half a day to highways, traffic, and heat, you trade it for…
I’ve watched many travelers arrive in Tamarindo with big plans and leave realizing the town works best when you don’t rush it. Five days is a sweet spot. It’s enough time to settle into the…
I’ve watched a lot of families arrive in Tamarindo with the same mix of excitement and nerves—parents wondering if the waves will be too much, kids buzzing with energy, and everyone hoping the logistics won’t…
I’ve taken a lot of yoga classes in a lot of places, but Tamarindo has a way of slowing people down before they even step on the mat. Maybe it’s the rhythm of the tides,…
Tamarindo is Guanacaste’s most convenient “beach town with training wheels”: you get surf, sunsets, restaurants, tours, and walkability—without sacrificing access to groceries, pharmacies, and reliable transportation options. It’s lively, English-friendly, and easy to plug into…