The most beautiful beach we visited throughout or whole trip. About a 30 minute cycle up the road (and some hefty hills) from Puerto Viejo. Soft white sand and calm warm waters - perfect forLäs mer
We spent a day visiting the local National Park known for its coral reefs. We seen monkeys, hermit crabs, raccoons, butterflies and all sorts. The hike was finished off by eating some fried redLäs mer
La Fortuna is a small town in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. It is the gateway town to Arenal Volcano National Park - which has 2 separate, active volcanoes. It's name translates to "theLäs mer
There are a number of hot springs around La Fortuna as the volcano geothermally heats the water.
The natural hot spring we decided to visit was another popular spot with the locals as it doesn'tLäs mer
A day of extreme sports.
Absolutely terrifying activity. Started off with safety instructions that kickstarted the fear of death or paralysis. The river was, in fact, rapid. There had been a heavyLäs mer
Monteverde is a mountainous region further up the highlands in Costa Rica. Known for its cloud forests, massive jungles with zip lines and Tarzan swings and huge suspension bridges.
However - when weLäs mer
Another Pacific Coast beach town. A little less developed than Tamarindo but a bit more up and coming.
We stayed at a really lively hostel with a great outdoor space. Spent a few nights out on theLäs mer