Costa Rica

MONTEZUMA, COSTA RICA

Montezuma, Costa Rica

My last few days in Costa Rica were supposed to be spent in Playa Santa Teresa on southwestern tip of Nicoya Peninsula, but I never made it. Instead, I ended up somewhere better.  After enjoying the beautiful rainforests, mountains and waterfalls of Monteverde and La Fortuna, I needed a little beach time in my trip. …

ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK

Arenal Volcano Hiking Trails, La Fortuna, Costa Rica La Fortuna is a must for any traveler to Costa Rica. The little town in the Alajuela Province, boasts a multitude of activities for budget and luxurious travelers alike. (Check out La Fortuna Waterfall and Tabacon River Hot Springs). For the active and athletic, Arenal Volcano National Park is …

ARRIVING IN COSTA RICA

Arriving in San Jose, Costa Rica Before I backpacked through Costa Rica and began planning my trip, I had difficulty finding a cohesive guide for backpackers. After sorting through several websites, talking with friends that had been before and even figuring it out as I went, I decided to do my best to create a …