Your Guide to Manuel Antonio Beach & National Park
When I started planning our trip to Costa Rica, I quickly learned that Manuel Antonio National Park was a must for our Costa Rica itinerary. The city of Manuel Antonio is one of the most popular destinations in the country, but no visit would be complete without visiting the national park–especially for first-time visitors. Visiting Manuel Antonio beach and park is truly one of the best things to do in Costa Rica. Nestled on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast, Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the country’s most beloved natural treasures. Despite being one of the smallest national parks in Costa Rica, it’s arguably the most popular — thanks…
Ultimate Guide to La Fortuna: Activities & Accommodations
When we visited Costa Rica, we knew we wanted to spend at least half of our time in the La Fortuna area. La Fortuna is one of Costa Rica’s most beloved towns — and it’s not hard to see why. Tucked in the lush rainforest near the majestic Arenal Volcano, this vibrant destination is a playground for adventure seekers, wellness travelers, and nature lovers alike. Think waterfalls, hot springs, zip lines through the jungle, and sunsets over volcanic horizons — all bundled into a laid-back, “pura vida” vibe you’ll want to stay in forever. If you want to spend time at the beaches too, I highly recommend splitting your time…
Things to do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
The Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica La Fortuna is a dream destination for travelers looking to experience the magic of Costa Rica. With beautiful views or the Arenal Volcano and so much wildlife, it’s one of the best places to visit in Costa Rica. We spent the first 3 days of our Costa Rica trip here, and it was amazing. You can check out my full 8-day Costa Rica travel itinerary to see everything we did on that trip, including where we stayed. Or check out this complete La Fortuna guide, with recommendations on where to stay as well. La Fortuna is a vibrant…
Costa Rica Travel Itinerary
Pura Vida: Our Family’s Costa Rica Travel Itinerary from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio We just returned from the most amazing trip ever. We spent 8 nights in Costa Rica with our family of 5 and another family of 4. I spent months planning out this trip and had high expectations, and yet it somehow still exceeded them every single day. Here’s our exact Costa Rica travel itinerary that you can copy or modify as you see fit. I’ll share what I would change if I were to do it again as well. The kids with us ranged in age from 5 to 13, and everybody was able to do…
Best Things to do in Costa Rica
The Best Things to Do in Costa Rica (and Where to Do Them) Costa Rica is one of those magical places that truly has it all—lush jungles, active volcanoes, postcard-perfect beaches, and more wildlife than you can imagine. We recently visited with our whole family, and I can honestly say this was one of our best family vacations ever. It’s just so different from anything we’ve ever done as a family, and we loved every second of it. There was a lot we wanted to do while in Costa Rica, but there was a fine line between wanting to see it all and also having time to relax and just…
