{"id":23989,"date":"2020-05-09T10:55:01","date_gmt":"2020-05-09T17:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=23989"},"modified":"2025-04-03T09:43:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:43:12","slug":"costa-rica-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Costa Rica Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Costa Rica, in Spanish, literally means \u201cRich Coast.\u201d It is a country that is in between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/bristol-panama\/\">Panama<\/a>, Nicaragua, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/20-things-to-do-in-cuenca-ecuador\/\">Ecuador<\/a>. With the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea surrounding this amazing country of Costa Rica, one can truly expect all of their senses thrilled and satisfied by this place. All you have got to do is to pick up that backpack and book your next flight to Costa Rica.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb1030d640\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb1030d640\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Best_Places_to_Visit_in_Costa_Rica\" >Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Cahuita\" >Cahuita<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Puerto_Viejo\" >Puerto Viejo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#El_Silencio_de_Los_Angeles_Cloud_Forest_Biological_Reserve\" >El Silencio de Los \u00c1ngeles Cloud Forest Biological Reserve<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Costa_Rica_Travel_Costs\" >Costa Rica Travel Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#What_to_Do_in_Costa_Rica_for_Entertainment\" >What to Do in Costa Rica for Entertainment?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Learn_How_to_Surf\" >Learn How to Surf<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Spearfishing\" >Spearfishing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Relax_in_Hot_Springs\" >Relax in Hot Springs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Go_to_Monteverdes_Hanging_Bridge\" >Go to Monteverde\u2019s Hanging Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Rappeling_and_Ziplining\" >Rappeling and Ziplining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Corcovado_National_Park\" >Corcovado National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#White_Water_Tubing\" >White Water Tubing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#How_Should_I_Prepare_for_a_trip_to_Costa_Rica\" >How Should I Prepare for a trip to Costa Rica?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Prepare_your_passport\" >Prepare your passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Book_early\" >Book early<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Make_a_list_of_your_essentials\" >Make a list of your essentials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Learn_basic_Spanish_words_and_phrases\" >Learn basic Spanish words and phrases<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#How_Long_Should_You_Stay_in_Costa_Rica\" >How Long Should You Stay in Costa Rica?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#What_Should_I_Avoid_in_Costa_Rica\" >What Should I Avoid in Costa Rica?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Avoid_going_to_isolated_areas\" >Avoid going to isolated areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Avoid_getting_attention\" >Avoid getting attention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Avoid_shady_taxis\" >Avoid shady taxis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Is_It_Dangerous_to_Visit_Costa_Rica\" >Is It Dangerous to Visit Costa Rica?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/#Other_Adventurous_Family_Vacation_Destinations\" >Other Adventurous Family Vacation Destinations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Places_to_Visit_in_Costa_Rica\"><\/span><b>Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Costa Rica belongs right up there when it comes to the most visited places in Central America. According to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd-ilibrary.org\/docserver\/tour-2018-46-en.pdf?expires=1587919810&amp;id=id&amp;accname=guest&amp;checksum=054CF8FC6AF52DCA47D278542B1107B4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2018<\/a>, tourism in the country contributed to 46 percent of the services export and 37 percent of the total exports. Travelers love to go to Costa Rica because of its scenic beauty and a lot of fun and exciting activities to offer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cahuita\"><\/span><b>Cahuita<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are looking for a place to unwind and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you should go to Cahuita. It is situated near the coast of the Caribbean Sea. The sound of the waves moving toward the seashore and the breathtaking horizon makes the whole Cahuita experience worth it. This small town offers a black sandy shore which creates a perfect area for laid-back travelers who wants to rest and lie on the beach. Other things that you can do include swimming, hiking, and animal spotting.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Puerto_Viejo\"><\/span><b>Puerto Viejo<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24000 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/puerto-viejo-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"Puerto Viejo-Costa Rica\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/puerto-viejo-Costa-Rica.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/puerto-viejo-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/puerto-viejo-Costa-Rica-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/puerto-viejo-Costa-Rica-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/puerto-viejo-Costa-Rica-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Backpackers who want a livelier beach should go to Puerto Viejo. Popular among the youth, this beach provides a place for people to go surfing, swimming, and basking under the sun. Puerto Viejo also has a lot to offer every night.<\/p>\n<p>You may notice that a lot of the locals here are of Afro-Caribbean descent. This is because most of the people here came from Jamaica to work in banana plantations historically. Today, banana exports are still the primary source of income for Puerto Viejo.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Silencio_de_Los_Angeles_Cloud_Forest_Biological_Reserve\"><\/span>El Silencio de Los \u00c1ngeles Cloud Forest Biological Reserve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Villa-Blanca-in-the-Cloud-Forest.png\" alt=\"Villa Blanca in the Cloud Forest\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Villa-Blanca-in-the-Cloud-Forest.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Villa-Blanca-in-the-Cloud-Forest-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Villa-Blanca-in-the-Cloud-Forest-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Villa-Blanca-in-the-Cloud-Forest-200x150.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Villa-Blanca-in-the-Cloud-Forest-400x300.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Villa-Blanca-in-the-Cloud-Forest-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Villa-Blanca-in-the-Cloud-Forest-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Villa-Blanca-in-the-Cloud-Forest-853x640.png 853w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Villa-Blanca-in-the-Cloud-Forest-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The cloud forest can refer to several different places in Costa Rica. We stayed in a private cloud forest reserve of San Ram\u00f3n in Alajuela, El Silencio de Los \u00c1ngeles Cloud Forest Biological Reserve at Villa Blanca. It was great, but we wouldn&#8217;t go back because the food was expensive, it&#8217;s hard to get to, and it&#8217;s too isolated. Instead, we would go to the Monteverde Cloud Forest<em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costa_Rica_Travel_Costs\"><\/span><b>Costa Rica Travel Costs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like in any other vacation destination, it really depends on what type of traveler you are. You can be a luxurious vacationer who can spend thousands of dollars on hotels, beach activities, food, and other stuff. You can also be a thrifty backpacker who can stay at bed and breakfast inns, camp at beaches, or spend less on food and activities. Spending in Costa Rica will solely depend on the experiences that you want to have during your stay here.<\/p>\n<p>Having said that, you should prepare at least $120 for the one-way flight cost to Costa Rica if you will be coming from the United States. You also have to keep around 800 dollars or more if you want to stay in a mid-tier hotel or rental house for a week. It is best to look for transient homes and B&amp;Bs if you are going to be in Costa Rica for more than a week because you will be saving more than staying in hotels. You can go to booking websites that offer discounts and price drops on flights, hotels, and even rental homes. One of the cheapest and most delicious meals that will save you money is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/chifrijo-recipe\/\">Chifrijos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_in_Costa_Rica_for_Entertainment\"><\/span><b>What to Do in Costa Rica for Entertainment?<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23997\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Surf.jpg\" alt=\"Surfing in Costa Rica\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Surf.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Surf-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Surf-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Surf-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Surf-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Surf-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_How_to_Surf\"><\/span><b>Learn How to Surf<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You will not find a better place to learn how to surf than in the Pacific Ocean or the Caribbean Sea with the majestic look of Costa Rica in the background. Enjoy the great waves as you surf during the sunset in one of the beaches in the country.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/en-CA\/Tamarindo-tours\/Surfing-Lessons\/d24763-g26051-c32014?pid=P00095795&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Book a surfing lesson in Tamarindo.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spearfishing\"><\/span><b>Spearfishing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11940\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11940\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Manuel-Antonio-Beach-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"Manuel Antonio Beach in Costa Rica\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Manuel-Antonio-Beach-Costa-Rica.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Manuel-Antonio-Beach-Costa-Rica-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Manuel-Antonio-Beach-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11940\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Manuel Antonio Beach in Costa Rica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Costa Rica offers a lot of places where you can go spearfishing. Villages like Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo, Osa Peninsula, Papagayo Peninsula, and Los Suenos Marina are excellent spots to spearfish because of the enormous types of fish available in these areas. But before you start spearfishing in Costa Rica, you first have to get a fishing license. Do not worry, though. This license is quite easy to get. You can have a license that is valid for a year, for a month, or for a week depending on your needs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/en-CA\/tours\/Tamarindo\/Discover-Spearfishing-course\/d24763-64209P3?mcid=42383&amp;sv1=affiliate&amp;sv_campaign_id=301655&amp;awc=11018_1704156339_e6d226d535a17852a5fbca4ef0246c44&amp;aid=awinUSDEEPLINK_301655&amp;pid=P00095795&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Learn to spearfish in Tamarindo<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relax_in_Hot_Springs\"><\/span><b>Relax in Hot Springs<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11927 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Costa-Rica-Volcano-1.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica Volcano\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Costa-Rica-Volcano-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Costa-Rica-Volcano-1-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Costa-Rica-Volcano-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aside from awesome beaches, Costa Rica is also known for its volcanoes. Along with this fact, hot springs are also available near these areas. You can have a soothing warm bath in hot springs near Arenal\u2019s volcano. These hot springs are free for travelers, but you might want to get here as early as you can before other vacationers and even locals who bathe in these springs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/en-CA\/tours\/Playa-Flamingo\/Palo-Verde-River-Cruice\/d24471-115542P1?mcid=42383&amp;sv1=affiliate&amp;sv_campaign_id=301655&amp;awc=11018_1704156467_54559018324f910faee2eea42319d553&amp;aid=awinUSDEEPLINK_301655&amp;pid=P00095795&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Book a Volcano &amp; Hot Spring Tour<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_to_Monteverdes_Hanging_Bridge\"><\/span><b>Go to Monteverde\u2019s Hanging Bridge<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23998\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23998\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Monteverde\u2019s-Hanging-Bridge.jpg\" alt=\"Bridge in Rainforest - Costa Rica - Monteverde\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Monteverde\u2019s-Hanging-Bridge.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Monteverde\u2019s-Hanging-Bridge-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Monteverde\u2019s-Hanging-Bridge-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Monteverde\u2019s-Hanging-Bridge-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Monteverde\u2019s-Hanging-Bridge-400x265.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Monteverde\u2019s-Hanging-Bridge-600x397.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bridge in Rainforest &#8211; Costa Rica &#8211; Monteverde<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Do you want to experience being in the clouds? You can go to Monteverde and walk side-by-side with clouds as you traverse the Sky Walk suspension bridges. The duration of the tour is two hours. You can also get other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=11018&amp;awinaffid=301655&amp;clickref=&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.viator.com%2Fen-CA%2Ftours%2FSan-Jose%2F3-Day-Arenal-Volcano-Monteverde-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-Tour-from-San-Jose%2Fd793-102091P29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">packages to explore more of the wildlife present in the forest<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rappeling_and_Ziplining\"><\/span>Rappeling and Ziplining <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/La-Roca-Canyoning-Rappeling-in-Costa-Rica.png\" alt=\"La Roca Canyoning - Rappeling in Costa Rica\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/La-Roca-Canyoning-Rappeling-in-Costa-Rica.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/La-Roca-Canyoning-Rappeling-in-Costa-Rica-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/La-Roca-Canyoning-Rappeling-in-Costa-Rica-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/La-Roca-Canyoning-Rappeling-in-Costa-Rica-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/La-Roca-Canyoning-Rappeling-in-Costa-Rica-400x266.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/La-Roca-Canyoning-Rappeling-in-Costa-Rica-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/La-Roca-Canyoning-Rappeling-in-Costa-Rica-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/La-Roca-Canyoning-Rappeling-in-Costa-Rica-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are a lot of places that you can zipline. We did <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/La-Fortuna\/Canyoning-in-Arenal-with-Transfer-from-La-Fortuna\/d821-285551P1?pid=P00095795&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">rappeling and ziplining with La Roca Canyoning<\/a> near the town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/la-fortuna-costa-rica-with-teenagers\/\">La Fortuna<\/a>. You rappel down into a canyon, including into waterfalls. You need to be in good physical condition to do this activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corcovado_National_Park\"><\/span><b>Corcovado National Park<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Corcovado National Park spans 10,324 acres of land with an elevation of more than two thousand feet. This park was originally created to protect the surroundings from widespread logging and mining in the area. It houses hundreds of wildlife that include pumas, jaguars, sloths, monkeys, crocodiles, sea turtles, parrots, snakes, parakeets, and more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24002 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sloth-1879999_640.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica Sloth\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sloth-1879999_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sloth-1879999_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sloth-1879999_640-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sloth-1879999_640-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sloth-1879999_640-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>This place is great for families who are searching for a tourist destination that provides fun and education for children. You have to book early, though. The park admits only a certain number of visitors per day. You can also experience Corcovado National Park at night but you have to make reservations as early as one month in advance to make sure that you will secure a pass.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/en-CA\/tours\/Drake-Bay\/NativosCorcovado-Paraiso-verde-Corcovado-Day-Tour\/d762-75816P8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corcovado National Park day tour<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"White_Water_Tubing\"><\/span>White Water Tubing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/White-Water-Tubing-in-La-Fortuna-with-Go-Adventure-Arenal-Park.png\" alt=\"White Water Tubing in La Fortuna with Go Adventure Arenal Park\" width=\"1023\" height=\"708\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/White-Water-Tubing-in-La-Fortuna-with-Go-Adventure-Arenal-Park.png 1023w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/White-Water-Tubing-in-La-Fortuna-with-Go-Adventure-Arenal-Park-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/White-Water-Tubing-in-La-Fortuna-with-Go-Adventure-Arenal-Park-768x532.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/White-Water-Tubing-in-La-Fortuna-with-Go-Adventure-Arenal-Park-200x138.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/White-Water-Tubing-in-La-Fortuna-with-Go-Adventure-Arenal-Park-400x277.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/White-Water-Tubing-in-La-Fortuna-with-Go-Adventure-Arenal-Park-600x415.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/White-Water-Tubing-in-La-Fortuna-with-Go-Adventure-Arenal-Park-800x554.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/White-Water-Tubing-in-La-Fortuna-with-Go-Adventure-Arenal-Park-150x104.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"OPD98JA\" data-gyg-q=\"costa rica\">Instead of a lazy float down the river you will be floating through lots of rapids. It&#8217;s exciting.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00095795\" data-vi-widget-ref=\"W-f8663136-5255-45be-ad1a-7187ab777308\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_I_Prepare_for_a_trip_to_Costa_Rica\"><\/span><b>How Should I Prepare for a trip to Costa Rica?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_your_passport\"><\/span><b>Prepare your passport<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We have received reports that there are travelers going to Costa Rica that are having problems with passports with expiry dates of around three to six months. We are not yet sure about the reason for this but you should proceed on the side of caution for this one. Be sure to renew your passport before going to Costa Rica to avoid any passport issues.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_early\"><\/span><b>Book early<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can really save a lot of money if you book early flights and hotel reservations in Costa Rica. You can find a lot of websites that give you great deals for roundtrip tickets and rooms. What you can do is go through these sites and see which ones give the best offers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_a_list_of_your_essentials\"><\/span><b>Make a list of your essentials<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some of these essentials include your passport, other identification cards, flight tickets, reservation receipts, phones, and a list of contact details in case you lose your phone. Keep them in a separate area of your bag to make sure that you can check them upon arrival and before leaving your hotel or lodging home.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_basic_Spanish_words_and_phrases\"><\/span><b>Learn basic Spanish words and phrases<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although this is not necessary, you can still get by with a little Spanish conversation with a taxi driver or a market vendor. Memorize Spanish words for hotels, airports, food, car, and the like.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_You_Stay_in_Costa_Rica\"><\/span><b>How Long Should You Stay in Costa Rica?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It really depends on where you come from. If you are coming from the other side of the globe, it is best to schedule at least a week to three weeks to get your money\u2019s worth for the travel cost. If you are from the other nearby countries in South America, a week or two will be enough for a vacation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_I_Avoid_in_Costa_Rica\"><\/span><b>What Should I Avoid in Costa Rica?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you go to Costa Rica, here are some tips that you should avoid:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_going_to_isolated_areas\"><\/span><b>Avoid going to isolated areas<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You will have a higher risk of getting robbed if you voluntarily go to dark alleys and isolated areas in Costa Rica. It is best to just go where a lot of people are present.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_getting_attention\"><\/span><b>Avoid getting attention<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This can be quite difficult if you are of a different nationality than the rest of the people here. But you can still pull this off by wearing the types of clothes that the locals wear here. Also, avoid donning items that will attract attention like necklaces, bracelets, and expensive handbags.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_shady_taxis\"><\/span><b>Avoid shady taxis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Always go for licensed taxi drivers while you are here in Costa Rica. Monitor the meter and make sure that the fare for the ride is not overpriced. You can do a little research beforehand so that you will not be scammed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Dangerous_to_Visit_Costa_Rica\"><\/span><b>Is It Dangerous to Visit Costa Rica?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Costa Rica opens its doors to tourists all year round and it has given the country a huge chunk of revenue that is used for its economy. The government continues to increase its budget to reinforce security in the whole country, especially in tourist areas and towns.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Costa Rica may not be as dangerous as the other tourist destinations that you have gone to but you still have to stay alert all the time. Vacationers may tend to let their hair down and be comfortable with their surroundings. But you should get a balance with being in vacation mode and having a good sense of the people around you. Never fully trust a stranger and always eat food and drinks that you ordered for yourself to ensure that nothing bad will happen to you. Traveling with friends and family will also make your whole vacation a lot safer than being alone.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"stay22-widget\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/embed\/67ee9e55ca1f109a7f703e02\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With the number of things that you can experience in Costa Rica, one would ask if it is really worth it to leave this unique and charming country at all. With its spectacular sights, lulling sounds of the sea, and a culture that is to fall in love with, one has enough reasons to live and experience the whole country for a whole year or more.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-24066 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Costa-Rica-Travel-Guide-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica Travel Guide\" width=\"311\" height=\"467\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Costa-Rica-Travel-Guide-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Costa-Rica-Travel-Guide-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Costa-Rica-Travel-Guide-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Costa-Rica-Travel-Guide-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Costa-Rica-Travel-Guide-2.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Adventurous_Family_Vacation_Destinations\"><\/span>Other Adventurous Family Vacation Destinations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/sri-lanka-bucket-list-for-families\/\">Sri Lanka Bucket List for Families<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cancun-with-kids\/\">9 Adventurous Things to do in Cancun With Kids<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/15-incredible-family-vacations\/\">15 Incredible Family Vacations<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/web-stories\/vacations-for-teens\/\">Vacations for Teens<\/a><\/p>\n<h6><em>Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.&nbsp;<\/em><\/h6>\n<p><iframe class=\"ginger-extension-definitionpopup\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plane your entire trip to Costa Rica with our Costa Rica Travel Guide includng where to go, how much it&#8217;s going to cost, and much more. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23996,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"MSN_Categories":"Uncategorized","MSN_Publish_Option":false,"MSN_Is_Local_News":false,"MSN_Is_AIAC_Included":"Empty","MSN_Location":"[]","MSN_Add_Feature_Img_On_Top_Of_Post":false,"MSN_Has_Custom_Author":false,"MSN_Custom_Author":"","MSN_Has_Custom_Canonical_Url":false,"MSN_Custom_Canonical_Url":"","rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"twitter_aToxMzYzMDE4MDA7_136301800":"","facebook_10216960885986637_122283935708":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1788,1920],"tags":[1657,849],"class_list":["post-23989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-costa-rica","category-central-america","tag-adventure-travel","tag-central-america"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":23996,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Costa-Rica-Travel-Guide-300x200.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23989"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23989\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23996"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}