Elizabeth Cappello
Easter Week - Semana Santa - in Costa Rica: A Guide for Travelers
Costa Rica is a country brimming with natural wonders, vibrant culture, and diverse traditions. Among its most cherished celebrations is...
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Elizabeth Cappello
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Costa Rica’s Tourist Visa now extends to 180 days
Good news for visitors to Costa Rica who dream of staying longer than 90 days! In an effort to give a major boost to the tourism...
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Elizabeth Cappello
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Our Love Affair with Costa Rican Coffee
We Love Coffee! We’re a little surprised actually that it has taken us this long to write about this love affair. At The Costa Group we...
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Elizabeth Cappello
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10 Best Costa Rica Travel Tips
Here are 10 best Costa Rica travel tips to make your vacation the best ever! When visiting a new country, it’s always best to familiarize...
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Elizabeth Cappello
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Arenal Volcano – 6 reasons to visit Costa Rica's Outdoor Playground
Everything you need to know for your best Arenal Volcano visit during your Costa Rican vacation.
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Lisa Cappello
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Discover the Secrets of Costa Rica's Blue Zone
Discover why Costa Rica is one of 5 blue zones in the world, where people often live to be older than 100, and learn to live that way too.
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Lisa Cappello
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Thrill-Seeking in Costa Rica: Unleashing Your Adventurous Spirit
Thrill-seeking in Costa Rica, the ultimate outdoor playground, where adrenaline pumping adventures await – look no further! We've got you...
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Elizabeth Cappello
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10 Best Things to do in Flamingo Costa Rica in 2023
Flamingo is a beautiful area, with several pristine beaches (Flamingo, Potrero, Mina, Penca, Brasilito, Conchal), lots of great lodging...
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Lisa Cappello
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Costa Rica's Marvelous Monkeys
Seeing monkeys is high on everyone’s list when they arrive in Costa Rica. This biodiverse paradise is home to an array of monkey species....
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Lisa Cappello
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Is Costa Rica Safe for LGBTQ Visitors?
The short answer to this question is yes, Costa Rica is generally a safe country for LGBTQ visitors. It’s helpful to understand Costa...
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Elizabeth Cappello
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Holy Smokes! Visiting Costa Rica's Volcanoes
Two-thirds of all the earth's volcanoes sit within the Pacific Ring of Fire, which includes New Zealand, Indonesia, Japan, the Pacific...
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Lisa Cappello
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Chasing Waterfalls in Costa Rica
Costa Rica receives an average of 100 inches of rain each year, with some areas receiving even more. Welcome to life in the tropics! And...
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Elizabeth Cappello
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Tips for planning a romantic honeymoon in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a popular honeymoon destination for so many reasons – exotic tropical location, romantic boutique hotels, all-inclusive...
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Lisa Cappello
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How to See Sloths when you visit Costa Rica
"I want to see a sloth!" We hear this a lot, and we get it! We love these little slow pokes with their smiley faces and bandit eyes....
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Lisa Cappello
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Pros and Cons of All-inclusive Resorts in Costa Rica
If you belong to any Facebook groups devoted to travel in Costa Rica, you will often see a post like this: “what’s the best all-inclusive...
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Elizabeth Cappello
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Rental Car vs. Private Transport in Costa Rica - which is right for you?
Most people who come to Costa Rica want to travel around the country a bit. And with so many unique regions with vast differences in...
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Lisa Cappello
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Hearty and Healthy Costa Rican Cuisine
Some of our happiest vacation memories include food – restaurants we visited for celebratory meals, cocktails sipped and nibbles nibbled...
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Lisa Cappello
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Birdwatching in Costa Rica
Would it surprise you to learn that Costa Rica is home to over 900 bird species? This is quite remarkable considering our size. At 19,760...
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Elizabeth Cappello
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Costa Rica Leads the Way on Sustainability
One of the many reasons we love Costa Rica is because the country is dedicated to sustainability in ways which are helping to preserve...
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Elizabeth Cappello
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12 Tips for Renting a Car in Costa Rica
For the flexibility and freedom to go where you want, when you want, renting a car for your Costa Rican vacation is your best option!...
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Lisa Cappello
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Private Boat Charters in Flamingo and Tamarindo
Both Tamarindo and Flamingo offer a variety of private boat charters, from luxury catamarans to full sailing boats to fishing and snorkel...
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Lisa Cappello
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10 Best Things to do in Tamarindo - the Ultimate Guide for 2023
Tamarindo is a well-known bustling beach town located in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province. The region is known for its outstanding...
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Elizabeth Cappello
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How to get from Liberia Airport to Tamarindo
Congratulations! You've got your airline ticket booked and you’re arriving at Daniel Obuder Quíros airport (or LIR) just outside the city...
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