Costa rica

The volcanoes, the jungles, the sunsets and the monkeys

where to go in Costa Rica

La Fortuna

Manuel antonio

monte verde

San jose

Plan your trip

Here are some information you should know before planning your trip

Vaccines

You don't need any particular vaccine to visit Costa Rica

money

The currency in Costa Rica is the Colon. 1 CAD = 450 CRC
​They also accept US dollars. Most places will accept credit and debit cards, but you should carry some cash on you as ATMs are not reliable.

Language

The official language in Costa Rica is Spanish, but everyone that we met spoke very good English.

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Articles about costa rica

14-day itinerary for a trip to Costa Rica

In January 2018, I left freezing and snowy Canada for a two-week vacation in the jungles and on the beaches of sunny Costa Rica. It proved to be exactly what I needed and if I could have, I would have stayed an extra month! Costa Rica has so many options of activities that you could easily stay for a whole year without running out of things to do. ​

What it was like ziplining in the cloud forest of Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a thrill-seeker's paradise. I'm not exactly a thrill-seeker, but I like to try new things and I absolutely love ziplining, so I jumped at the chance to try it in the beautiful cloud forest. The cloud forest is located high up in the mountains of Costa Rica, and the view over the rain forest and the mountains is absolutely stunning. We booked the activity through Red Lava Tours while we were in La Fortuna which allowed us to have a pretty good deal since we booked more than one tour with them, but the activity itself was with 100% Aventura and cost 50 US$ per person. 100% Aventura is located in Monte Verde and offers many activities like horseback riding and ATV tours, but their main activity is the Canopy Tour, which has the longest Superman zipline in Latin America. A full mile of flying over the rain forest face first!

Know before you go: san jose, costa rica

San Jose is not the place everyone dreams of going to, but it is the biggest city in Costa Rica and probably the place where you will land, so might as well go and visit. The city looks like pretty much any big city, but its population is very friendly, the mountains in the background are absolutely gorgeous and there are some nice neighborhoods that are fun to explore. So here is my guide to anyone visiting San Jose or transiting through San Jose.

5 must-see places in costa rica

Costa Rica really is a nature lover's dream come true! There are lush forests, powerful and colourful waterfalls, curious monkeys, long beaches, active volcanoes and beautiful sunsets. What's not to love? If you are ready to explore this tropical paradise, keep reading to discover 5 of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica that you really need to put on your bucket list.