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Where We Saw Sloths, Monkeys and Other Stunning Wildlife in Costa Rica: The Honest Traveler’s Guide
Where to See Costa Rica Wildlife: Sloths, Monkeys, Toucans and More If there is one thing Costa Rica is famous for, it is definitely its wildlife. Sure, you will find beautiful beaches, volcanoes, waterfalls and rainforests, but if I am being completely honest, I don’t think people visit Costa Rica for the beaches alone. Unless…
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What I Packed for Costa Rica (And What I Regret Bringing)
Costa Rica Packing List: What I Actually Used This Costa Rica packing list is based on what I packed for our two-week honeymoon road trip and what I wish I had left at home. While I was romantically planning our Costa Rica honeymoon, imagining all the cute swimwear I would buy and wear a different…
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5 Activities I Wouldn鈥檛 Skip in Costa Rica
Best Things to Do in Costa Rica for Adventure Lovers If you鈥檙e looking for the best things to do in Costa Rica, these are the activities I personally wouldn鈥檛 skip during a two-week road trip. From jungle hikes and waterfalls to volcano trails, zip-lining and rafting, the number of outdoor activities you can do here…
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Every Place We Stayed During Our Costa Rica Road Trip: My Honest Review
Where to stay in Costa Rica and why Accommodation Matters More Than You Think Planning the trip I spent a ridiculous amount of time planning and choosing accommodation for this trip. Seriously. At some point I was comparing hotels, cabins and Airbnbs for hours every evening. The challenge was finding something in the middle. Costa…
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Renting a Car in Costa Rica: Was the 4×4 Really Worth It? (My Honest Opinion)
Renting a car in Costa Rica was one of the biggest decisions we had to make while planning our road trip. Why I Decided To Rent a Car After finally deciding how many days and nights I would spend in each destination, I reached the next big question: should I rent a car or rely…
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What I Would Change About My 2-Week Costa Rica Road Trip
Costa Rica travel mistakes are easy to make when planning your first road trip. Looking Back Looking back, I absolutely loved this trip. Costa Rica exceeded almost all my expectations, and if you asked me whether I would follow the same route again, my answer would still be yes. However, after spending two weeks driving…
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Planning My 2-Week Costa Rica Road Trip: Route, Car Rental and Itinerary
This Costa Rica road trip itinerary is the exact route we followed during our two-week honeymoon. WHY COSTA RICA? My first trip outside Europe was also my honeymoon in Costa Rica. We got married in September, and I started planning our Central America adventure almost immediately. Before the wedding, I had been considering destinations like…