Visiting Costa Rica

When visiting Costa Rica, especially for the first time, it helps to learn a few things from the locals before you arrive. You can study Spanish all you want, but comfort, mobility and versatility are key when traveling in any foreign country, especially when you don’t know the language.

Our country, and especially the area around Manuel Antonio, is a casual one, where beach wear and color-coordinated flip flops are the attire for almost any establishment or occasion. Taking this to heart, at almost any time of year, you are given the luxury to travel light. How much room in a suitcase or backpack does it take to pack a few bathing suits, sun dresses, sandals and an extra pair of shorts? Travel light, you can always wash what you have, or frequent one of our local clothing establishments – and have a whole new wardrobe made by hand in time for your return trip home.

Forget your hair dryer and travel iron, and don’t bring anything that needs ironing, for this is the tropical rain forest. Come to get wet and dive headfirst into the warm rolling waves of Manuel Antonio, hike for hours through the primary jungle and see how many species of animals you can find, push yourself on an adventure tour that challenges your sense of adventure yet expands your body and soul, relax and enjoy the sounds of our community at a local concert or hot spot at night, or luxuriously indulge yourself in a hammock while sipping a cold one.

This is how you should experience our country, one day at a time. And by the end of your trip, you just might discover what the true meaning of what the locals always say, “Pura Vida”.

The Travel Tips below are just a few pointers to help you take advantage of what we have to offer during your trip here. Please let us know if you have any further questions or comments, and we will take care of everything.

Once again, please let us know how we can show you our beautiful tropical country. Because we don´t want you to just have a safe, adventurous, educational, fun, yet unforgettable experience with us – we want you to come back as well.

Let us show you our country -- Just let us know when.

Travel Tips

·Come prepared for adventure and an education .

·Be prepared to get wet, especially during the Rainy Season (May – October) .

·Wear sturdy water shoes or sandals, and comfortable clothes that can get wet.

·Bring a bathing suit, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and towel.

·Don’t forget your camera or binoculars, but just be advised that they might get wet.

·Please leave your valuables at your hotel or at home so you don’t worry.

·Be surprised to learn a lot about Costa Rica’s tropical rain forest and eco-tourism.

·Pick your adventures and tours wisely – fast ATV mud riding or white water rafting with more Class IV action on the Naranjo might not be enjoyable just yet for younger children.

·If you want to saver the flavors of Costa Rica, challenge yourself to any adventure tour.

·Don’t be afraid to try new things, like local Tico Style foods (gallo pinto is the national dish).

·Definitely try new types of dancing, like Salsa, Merengue, Reaggaeton, or the cumbia.

Once again, let us show you our country -- Just let us know when.