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If you’re considering a trip to Costa Rica, make sure to read up on how to get around, where to spot the most monkeys, what to do when someone shouts “pipa fria!” at you, and of course, what to eat…. Read More

There seems to exist a commonly held belief that Costa Rica is just another cheap developing country where the local people live on a dollar a day and you can get $10 massages*. However, the reality of the what things… Read More

I grew up in Portland, Oregon, where small-batch, locally sourced, micro-brewed, organic food is practically a religion. If you’ve seen the comedy show “Portlandia”, you’ll remember the skit where the main characters go to a farm-to-table style restaurant and are… Read More

If seeing sloths is one of your top “must-dos” while visiting Costa Rica, staying at Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa is the perfect home base for experiencing these intriguing and peaceful creatures that live in abundance on the Osa… Read More

Weddings are a beautiful ceremony of love and lifetime companionship, but let’s be real – it’s all about the honeymoon. Why A Costa Rica Honeymoon Is The Best But with so many destinations to choose from, how do you pick… Read More

The jungle in Costa Rica is filled with treasures, and most hikes through the Costa Rican rainforest are bound to lead to at least one waterfall. They’re everywhere! In fact, all of the tours I’ve done with Blue Osa have… Read More

Puerto Jiménez On The Osa Peninsula The Osa peninsula is home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity and Puerto Jiménez, its largest town, is conveniently close to the National Park, Corcovado National Forest, which constitutes much of that biodiversity. Rather… Read More

Costa Rica is beautiful, but it does get criticized for being too touristy for some. Tourism is huge in Costa Rica – 2015 saw over 2 million tourists, breaking a record for the country. That’s half their entire population! While… Read More

Costa Rica Safety Tips: Essential Things Everyone Should Know Costa Rica is one of the safest countries in the world, and the safest in Latin American. Still, it’s important to follow certain safety precautions everywhere you go, especially when you’re… Read More

If you’re looking for a beach in Costa Rica, you don’t have to look far. Being that the country has two bountiful coasts, there are endless options – truly, there is a “playa” for everyone. And if you’re looking to… Read More