Comments on: The Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica

By: Rob Alter

Rob Alter — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:41:02 +0000

We plan a trip to San José because of its diversity, beautiful scenery, and exceptionally high outputs. San Jose is a creative and thriving high-tech culture epicenter. We booked a flight to San Jose to explore the city’s economic hub and cultural traditions. After reading your blog we are excited to visit San Jose.

By: Amber Fitz

Amber Fitz — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:00:05 +0000

Matt if you had 10 days which three spots would you hit. My husband and I are 51 and 48 and in good shape. Want to see wildlife, birds, rainforest, learn to surf, eat good food, and stay at nice resorts (boutique or larger, does not matter).

If 7 days which 2 spots?

What is best way to get between spots?

Where best to fly in and out?

Thanks!!!!!

By: Annie Rooney French

Annie Rooney French — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 19:11:52 +0000

In reply to Shannon. I lived in Costa Rica for 10 years. It was a lovely experience, although now it is a lot more expensive and the central valley is very crowded and congested with traffic. If you want to live in the country, there are a number of American Schools that are always looking for teachers. Sometimes they recruit in the USA, but you could also stop by talk to the staff.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 03:55:31 +0000

Leaving for Costa Rica in May for 2 weeks. Our daughter is already at National University in Heredia, of course we are planning to tour while we are there. Lots of information out there. We are used to doing research and doing our own touring. Would love to know the best places to go. 2-3 days here 2-3 days there kind of schedule. We will be in Heredia and San Jose the first couple days and we have already booked a room in Jaco for 3 nights. I was thinking we would move north up the coast to Tamarindo. Still trying to figure out the rest of our 10 day journey. I’d love any suggestions.

By: susanne schenck

susanne schenck — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 20:06:11 +0000

The rincon area is really cool. There is the muddy volcano like area we had planned to see but didnt and instead ended up on the opposite side, the more eastern area of the park. It was lovely– jungely as well as some savannah, waterfalls and pools to swim in, natural sulphur hot spring pools and the stunning blue butterfly flying around. Its a nice hiking area and not very busy ( except we had a school class when we were there but no tourists besides that).

By: susanne schenck

susanne schenck — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 19:58:56 +0000

Driving to palo verde river tour was totally amazing. The road just before you get there should be named iguana alley. We must have seen hundreds of green and brown iguanas crossing the road. We lucked out with the river tour. It was raining when we started out so it was just us, the captain and the guide. Next boat was packed….I normally prefer to do my own tours but its not possible in this national park. The river made me think of a very heavily densed tropical foliaged sides area with a muddy river ( the nile –havent been but i imagine –comes to mind) but it was cool with monkeys, crocs, iguanas, basilisks etc. They also have ziplines that we couldnt do due to the weather (you cant zipline if you have thunder as it can hit the lines you ride).

By: Katy

Katy — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 13:39:59 +0000

I’m shocked how expensive CR is, definitely not a budget backpackers dream. I’ve found Airbnb to be better than hostels most often for two people.

We head to Nicaragua soon so hopefully we can enjoy a beer and not break the bank. We want to spend a week somewhere in Nicaragua but can’t decide to use Leon or Granada as a base for that week. We are already spending 3 days at lago de Apoyo and 5 on Ometepe. Any suggestions?

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 19:16:28 +0000

In reply to Lily. Though touristy, I love Manuel Antonio. There's just so much wildlife there!

By: Lily

Lily — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 05:25:34 +0000

In reply to Jason. Jason! Hello! I'll be going to Costa Rica and on the last 3 days of my trip I'm splitting them between Jacó and Manuel Antonio. In which of the two do you think would be best to spend 2 of those 3 days?

By: Lily

Lily — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 05:22:44 +0000

Hello Matt!
In your opinion which did you like more overall…Jacó or Manuel Antonio? I’m deciding where of the two cities to spend 2 days/1night in and which one I should spend 1day/1night.