Travel Guides for Costa Rica

Plan the perfect 2-week Costa Rica road trip with our day-by-day itinerary covering beaches, volcanoes, and rainforests.

The best family resorts in Costa Rica for 2026: Westin Reserva Conchal, JW Marriott Guanacaste and Si Como No. Prices, kids' clubs and who each suits.

Discover the ideal time to visit Costa Rica based on weather, wildlife, surfing conditions, and hotel prices across different regions.

Twelve hotels around Arenal Volcano, from Tabacon's thermal river to La Fortuna town rooms. Zones, day passes and each official site, checked 2026.

Discover the best eco lodges in Costa Rica for 2026. From rainforest retreats to beachfront sanctuaries, find sustainable accommodations with CST certification.

Everything you need to know for your arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Transportation, tips, and recommendations for a smooth arrival.

Compare Tamarindo, Papagayo, Playas del Coco, Nosara, and Santa Teresa-adjacent Guanacaste bases. Who each area is for, transfer times, and hotel tradeoffs.

Explore the best cloud forest eco-lodges across Central America, from Monteverde to Boquete, where misty mountains meet sustainable luxury.

Complete guide to beach resorts in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. From ultra-luxury Papagayo to all-inclusive family resorts and boutique Tamarindo hotels.

Town $40–80 rooms vs volcano-road springs $150–800. Day-pass math, traveler fit, and when El Castillo is worth the extra road.

Where to stay in Manuel Antonio: mid-range listings $145–171 a night, upper $277–290 (2026). Who walks to the gate and who needs a taxi.

Complete guide to hotels in Monteverde, Costa Rica. From luxury eco-lodges to treehouse hotels in one of the world's most biodiverse cloud forests.

Complete guide to hotels in San José, Costa Rica. From airport hotels with shuttles to downtown boutique stays for your Costa Rica adventure.

Mid-range $90–160 a day; backpackers $45–70. 13% VAT plus restaurant service, region prices, and how much cash to bring.

Discover the 10 best hotels in Costa Rica for 2026. Exclusive rainforest lodges near Arenal, luxury beach resorts in Guanacaste, and boutique hotels in Manuel Antonio. Complete guide with prices, pros and cons.