In reply to Marcus. Hey Marcus! We're jealous! Perhaps one day we will make it to Oregon and will ca...
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In reply to Nikki Solano. Very helpful response, actually. Since we have multiple night stays in bot...
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In reply to Marcus. Hey Marcus! It's always great to connect with fellow members of the internationa...
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Hi Nikki- My wife and I are headed to NW CR later this month for our 15th anniversary. We are planning to spend a day rafting with a tour company, and are considering which trip to do between the...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/costa-rica-rafting-tour-questions/#comment-14423
In reply to James Wiggins. Hey James! Thanks so much for commenting and connecting with us! That's...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-alajuela-costa-rica/#comment-14341
Hello Nikki y RIcky, I stumbled across your blog and it was interesting, I'm in the process of moving to Alauela from Tamarindo so looking forward to trying some of the things. you two recommend....
https://costaricatravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-alajuela-costa-rica/#comment-14243
In reply to Lisa. Hey Lisa! Thank you so much for sharing your valuable insight! I apologize for the typo; you'r...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/playa-jaco-costa-rica/#comment-14176
Jaco Beach is located west of Highway #34 (not 36) and has five (5) access roads to Jaco Beach not two. The closest large town is Parrita (not Quepos). You failed to mention all the activities in...
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In reply to Vicky. Hey Vicky! Thanks so much for your interest, and for the reminder to update this article!...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/costa-rica-chocolate-tour/#comment-14121
I’m in San Jose now and would love to do this tour. How do I find it? Thanks!
https://costaricatravelblog.com/costa-rica-chocolate-tour/#comment-14118
WARNING: Take photos AND video of your car when you pick it up to document condition. I just rented a 4-wheel drive from Ace Rental Car in San Jose. Booked it through Expedia for $369 for 13 days...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/car-rental-scams-costa-rica/comment-page-2/#comment-14068
BEWARE! I never post reviews but needed to in order to save others from the horrible experience we just had at Payless at the San Jose airport in Cost Rica. I reserved our car through the Payless...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/car-rental-scams-costa-rica/comment-page-2/#comment-14040
In reply to Christopher Kashap. Hey Christopher! Thanks so much for all of the...
Hi Nikki! Love subscribing to Pura Vida, eh? Going to drive from Monteverde/Santa Elena to rafting on Rio Tenorio (self drive and will buy those Tkts through your discount link). Can you tell me ...
In reply to androidism. androidism - Thanks so much for commenting! If you ever get the chance to visit, we...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/renting-a-car-in-costa-rica/#comment-12920
In reply to Be. Be - This is a great question. Thanks so much for checking in about it because you're right, upo...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/vat-tax-in-costa-rica/#comment-12868
Hi there...could you answer me the following... Booked a room $264 + 13% tax this booking stayed meals and 1 free beverage with each was included.i Now, I'm wanting to book the whole resort and h...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/vat-tax-in-costa-rica/#comment-12865
In reply to Alex Kaur. Alex Kaur - Thanks so much for asking! We're familiar with Aventuras ...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-5/#comment-12662
In reply to Ron. Ron - Thanks so much for your question! Our answer depends largely on the time o...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-5/#comment-12661
In reply to Lisa. Lisa - Great question! This depends largely on the time of year you plan to vis...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-5/#comment-12660
In reply to Cyn. Cyn - If you're already planning to visit both destinations during your trip (gr...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-5/#comment-12659
In reply to Christopher Poggiali. Christopher Poggiali - To confirm, the "Sky Trek Canopy Tour" i...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-4/#comment-12658
In reply to Leesa Cimino. Leesa Cimino - Quick question: When you mention "double cables" do you ...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-4/#comment-12657
In reply to Vonnie. Vonnie - Perfect, thanks for sharing! :) Pura vida!
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-5/#comment-12655
In reply to Shannon
Kircher. Shannon Kircher - That's great news. Did you go
zip-lining at the https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-4/#comment-12654
In reply to Jogi Prajapati. Jogi Prajapati - You are very welcome. Thanks so much for commenting...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-5/#comment-12653
In reply to Mel. Mel - Absolutely! Two braking systems are used in Costa Rica. The most common br...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-4/#comment-12652
In reply to Kedar. Kedar - Glad to hear it! :) Pura vida!
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-5/#comment-12651
In reply to Facts about Costa Rica - International Living. Facts about Costa Rica - International Living - Thank...
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In reply to Alexander from costa rica holidays. Alexander from costa rica holidays - Thank you for commenting! :...
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In reply to kimsimard. kimsimard - Very true! :) If you do decide to try zip-lining in Costa Rica, though, let u...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/#comment-12643
In reply to Caleb. Caleb - We agree; zip-lining is a blast! Hope to see you in Costa Rica one day...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-2/#comment-12642
In reply to Kelly. Kelly - Sounds good! Costa Rica's two side-by-side RIU resorts are located on ...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-2/#comment-12641
In reply to Judy. Judy - It is great to hear that you'd love to come back to Costa Rica someday. ...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-2/#comment-12640
In reply to Browsing the Atlas. Browsing the Atlas - Great plan! Let us know if you have any ques...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-2/#comment-12639
In reply to peterpecksen. peterpecksen - Thanks so much for your kind comment! :) Pura vida!
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-2/#comment-12637
In reply to harmonioustew. harmonioustew - We love it! Ricky used to love guiding groups from Mas...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-2/#comment-12636
In reply to larktalk. larktalk - Your site is great too! Your sketches are beautiful; you're a ve...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-3/#comment-12635
In reply to Jerry Smith, LCSW, LMSW. Jerry Smith, LCSW, LMSW - Awesome! So glad to hear it. Hope ...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-3/#comment-12634
In reply to Lina. Lina - *Blush* thank you so much! Let us know if you have any questions once yo...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-4/#comment-12633
In reply to showmetrips. showmetrips - Thanks so much for commenting! Have you tried Selvatur...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-3/#comment-12632
In reply to Jim. Jim - Awesome! We're glad to hear that the tour operators you experienced were k...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-4/#comment-12631
In reply to eugenejake. Eugenejake - That's great to hear! Which zip-line tour in Monteverde did ...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-4/#comment-12630
In reply to Bali Driver and Tour Guide. Baldi Driver and Tour Guide - Thank you for visiting...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-la-fortuna-hot-springs/comment-page-3/#comment-12502
In reply to Shay. Shay - Awesome! Thanks so much for the helpful update. Sounds like you end...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-la-fortuna-hot-springs/comment-page-2/#comment-12501
In reply to Shay. Shay - Thanks so much for reporting back! After receiving your penultimate...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-la-fortuna-hot-springs/comment-page-2/#comment-12500
In reply to karenlethlean. karenlethlean - Will do! It's awesome to hear that hot springs ar...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-la-fortuna-hot-springs/comment-page-2/#comment-12499
In reply to psychologistmimi. psychologistmimi - Great to hear it! Are you planning an upcom...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-la-fortuna-hot-springs/comment-page-2/#comment-12497
In reply to betunada. betunada - We agree--the Rio Negro Hot Springs around Rincon de la Vie...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-la-fortuna-hot-springs/comment-page-2/#comment-12496
In reply to flyingfeet2anywhere. flyingfeet2anywhere - You're so kind! Thank you for your co...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-la-fortuna-hot-springs/comment-page-2/#comment-12495
In reply to Kathryn Wlodarczyk. Kathryn Wlodarczyk - You're right--a lot of hotels will allo...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-la-fortuna-hot-springs/comment-page-3/#comment-12494
In reply to Cindi Kirkman. Cindi Kirkman - This is a wonderful question and one that certain...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-la-fortuna-hot-springs/comment-page-3/#comment-12493
In reply to readingandwritingposter. readingandwritingposter - Thanks so much for commenting...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-la-fortuna-hot-springs/comment-page-4/#comment-12492
In reply to joanne haseltine. joanne haseltine - Yes! Of the 12 hot springs that we cover in...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-la-fortuna-hot-springs/comment-page-3/#comment-12491
In reply to jacqueline. jacqueline - I don't believe you'll be disappointed by either one; T...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-la-fortuna-hot-springs/comment-page-3/#comment-12490
In reply to Nikki Solano. UPDATE: We've revised the article above to cover Hotel Los Lagos as its own hot s...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-la-fortuna-hot-springs/#comment-12487
In reply to Christine. Christine - Thank you so much for your insightful do's and don'ts! They'r...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/costa-rica-dos-and-donts/comment-page-2/#comment-12483
In reply to Boogieshoes22. Boogieshoes22 - These are such great tips! We agree with all of them....
https://costaricatravelblog.com/costa-rica-dos-and-donts/comment-page-2/#comment-12482
In reply to Landon. Landon - Congrats on the big move, that's so exciting! Whereabouts have you ...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/costa-rica-dos-and-donts/comment-page-2/#comment-12481
In reply to drybredquips. drybredquips - You're more than welcome! Thanks for the always-entertaining quips. :)...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/costa-rica-dos-and-donts/#comment-12480
In reply to Anita and Richard @ No Particular Place To Go. Anita and Richard @ No Particular Place To Go - That...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/costa-rica-dos-and-donts/#comment-12479
In reply to ACallowSage. ACallowSage - Thanks so much! We haven't been up to Nicaragua yet; there's so much her...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/costa-rica-dos-and-donts/#comment-12478
In reply to traveljunctionblog. traveljunctionblog - Thank you for commenting! Pura vida! :)
https://costaricatravelblog.com/costa-rica-dos-and-donts/#comment-12477
In reply to Frank Powell. Frank Powell - We agree--on all three accounts! :) Pura vida!
https://costaricatravelblog.com/costa-rica-dos-and-donts/#comment-12476
In reply to Nikki Solano. UPDATE: Moon Costa Rica (2019) was released on Novem...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/moon-costa-rica-2019-is-available-for-pre-order/#comment-12467
In reply to Surfer Girl. Surfer Girl - Great observations! Many Tamarindo visitors stick to the main drag a...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/playa-tamarindo-costa-rica/#comment-12466
In reply to Peggy. Peggy - Thank you so much for your kind comment! :) The closest post office I'm aware of...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/playa-tamarindo-costa-rica/#comment-12464
In reply to Madison Durham. Madison Durham - You're in luck! Most Tamarindo hotels have easy access to Playa...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/playa-tamarindo-costa-rica/#comment-12463
In reply to sarah. sarah - Great question! Are you asking about Tamarindo in particular or all of Costa Rica...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/playa-tamarindo-costa-rica/#comment-12462
I am from the States and went to Tamarindo and found it quite fun for surfing. I went further south towards Suzio hotel and had a blast. I saw more advanced surfers by the river mouth and hear La...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/playa-tamarindo-costa-rica/#comment-12459
Hi! We definitely cannot afford luxury travel, but if we were going to splurge on one resort, which one (or two) would you recommend?
https://costaricatravelblog.com/costa-rica-luxury-travel-accommodations/#comment-12004
Thanks for all the info in your blog. There is a lot of very useful tips. I was wondering where you can mail a letter in Tamarindo? I don’t think there is a Post Office in the town. Thanks for ...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/playa-tamarindo-costa-rica/#comment-11029
everything is up in the air, it doesn’t mean preparation for a Costa Rica trip should be delayed. Visitors want to keep track of numbers and phased openings to determine the best
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Our Master List Of Costa Rica Do’s And Don’ts Our list of Costa Rica do’s and don’ts (compiled over 13 years of Costa Rica travel) will maximize your Costa Rica travel experience.. Read ...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/costa-rica-dos-and-donts/comment-page-2/#comment-9118
Arenal Hot Springs Guide: 12 Hot Springs in La Fortuna Costa Rica
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In reply to Aspen. Hey Aspen! Congrats about choosing CR as your upcoming trip des...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/questions-answers-ask-nikki-and-ricky/comment-page-3/#comment-8184
Hello :) first time traveling to Costa Rica in May! SO EXCITED. My best friend and I want to go all out and stay at The Springs Resort, but we can’t really afford. I saw that you guys had a 201...
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about the process of writing a travel guidebook? If so, don’t miss our related blog post Writing A Travel Guidebook: What To Expect which details my awesome experience writing Moon Costa Rica ...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/writing-a-travel-guidebook/#comment-7505
In reply to AM. AM - Restaurante Tiquicia is super close to El Salto, so I'd recommend w...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/el-salto-costa-rica-tarzan-swing-swimming-hole/#comment-7409
In reply to xena. Xena - You're absolutely right! Thank you so much for drawing my atte...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/moon-costa-rica-2019-is-available-for-pre-order/#comment-7394
It hurts my poor eyeballs to read "..you’ll find Ricky and I hard at work..." It's Ricky and ME! Common error, but it's easy to get right if you just remove the non-you subject and see if it ma...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/moon-costa-rica-2019-is-available-for-pre-order/#comment-7363
Hi Nikki! After reading your post, it sounds like taxi is the best option to arrive. However we're staying out of the downtown area, but we're planning to have lunch at Restaurante Tiquicia by ta...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/el-salto-costa-rica-tarzan-swing-swimming-hole/#comment-7129
In reply to Melissa Mitchell. Melissa Mitchell - Thank you so much for your commen...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/questions-answers-ask-nikki-and-ricky/comment-page-3/#comment-6110
Hey I just wanted to let you know your 5 question quiz about choosing Arenal or Monteverde doesn’t seem to be working - tried 3 times and it doesn’t present the answer.
https://costaricatravelblog.com/questions-answers-ask-nikki-and-ricky/comment-page-3/#comment-6040
After reading this information, now i have very clear idea About Ziplining In Costa Rica
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As a adventure travel enthusiast, i am super excited for Zip line activities when i visit Costa Rica. Thanks for the detailed information on Zip lines
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-5/#comment-5321
You have great sense of humor. It was fun to read :)
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Nice Blog | Thanks for sharing, costarica is wonderful place
https://costaricatravelblog.com/car-rental-scams-costa-rica/comment-page-2/#comment-2751
Hi there! I am wondering what hotels would you recommend for easy access to Tamarindo beach? Thanks Madison
https://costaricatravelblog.com/playa-tamarindo-costa-rica/#comment-2750
Hi there, what a great article. I am travelling to Costa Rica next month and I am staying in Sarapiqui. I know you only reviewed Arenal and Monte Verde here, but do you know anything Sarapiqui zi...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-zipline-costa-rica/comment-page-5/#comment-2749
In reply to Julius Torres Kellinghusen. Julius Torres Kellinghusen - Great request! We have...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/travel-from-arenal-la-fortuna-to-monteverde/#comment-2739
There are several hot springs close to the volcano to choose from. Here is a link to a list of hot spring resorts in La Fortuna:
https://costaricatravelblog.com/best-la-fortuna-hot-springs/comment-page-4/#comment-2732
Could you provide a vague comparison of the van-boat-van method, as opposed to regular public transportation around the lake, in terms of cost and time?
https://costaricatravelblog.com/travel-from-arenal-la-fortuna-to-monteverde/#comment-2731
Very useful blog with lot of resources to plan your next trip to Costa Rica. Thanks.
https://costaricatravelblog.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-costa-rica/#comment-2721
Just curious as to how wet and rainy the rainy season actually is? Specifically the end of August through the first week of September. And is there a difference in the amount of rain between the ...
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This awesome guide by Costa Rica Travel Blog lists out some of the best hotel and resort-based hot springs in La Fortuna and gives you advice on which one to choose. They even offer several disc...
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In reply to Linda R Borshay. Linda R Borshay - You are 100% correct! I have added an extra step to the above a...
https://costaricatravelblog.com/how-to-make-flan-de-coco/#comment-2688
Just a question. After STEP #2: APPLY THE FLAN DE COCO MIXTURE TO THE CARAMEL BASE... a couple of lines later you state: 'Remove baking dish from fridge" ...however, after reading it numerous tim...
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In reply to Dawn. Dawn - Hmmmmmm... you may have stumped us! I don't know where you can buy that ex...
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In reply to Dave. Dave - Thanks so much for posting your inquiry! To start, in case you haven't already ...
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