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In May 2014, the Jade Museum took up residence at the foot of the National Museum, just a stone’s throw from Democracy Square, home to the Gold Museum. The circuit of Museums A walking museum tour now allows tourists and Josefinos alike to enjoy the capital’s cultural riches. Our advice: start your walk at the…

Manuel Antonio National Park, located in the central Pacific Ocean, is one of the most visited parks in the country. Its easy access, geographical location, ecosystems and beaches are no strangers to the park. This wilderness area is located approximately 157 km south of San Jose and 7 km south of Quepos. The park was…

In our first two articles (here and here), we told you about little-known beaches that are not usually listed in tourist guides. Costa Rica Découverte is also here to share its good tips with you 😉 We’re off! “Playa Mona” Beach The combination of its evergreen forests with the coastal landscape offers a very special…

A short while ago, we told you about some of Costa Rica’s little-known beaches. Today, we’re going to continue telling you about 3 other beaches that are well worth a visit if you’re in the area on your next trip to Costa Rica. Among the fishing beaches: “Playa Pelada”. A beach where the colorful boats…

The Blue Flag Program is one of a number of initiatives involving the public sector to protect ecosystems. Protecting the environment is not only vital for all living organisms, but also politically and economically important for Costa Rica. The result is a buoyant tourism market, the country’s main source of revenue. The Blue Flag Program…

Our recommendations for kitesurfing in Costa Rica continue! Another interesting kitesurfing spot: Lake Arenal Lake Arenal, particularly the northernmost end of the lake, is a well-known spot for wind sports. Rated among the best windsurfing lakes in the world, Lake Arenal offers some of the most intense wind sessions in the world. This makes it…

Costa Rica offers superb beaches and lakes for kitesurfing. Although there are no year-round kitesurfing spots, you can find places most of the time, with exceptional wind conditions from October to May. Best kitesurfing spot: Bahia Salinas/Playa Copa, Guanacaste Bahia Salinas, Playa Copal and Bahia Bolaños are all favorite kitesurfing spots in Costa Rica for…

Do you love adventure, nature and luxury? Then this is for you! Pacuare Lodge offers an unforgettable experience, more than just a hotel to stay at in Costa Rica! Departure at 7:00 from downtown San José (capital of Costa Rica) by minibus. A Spanish-English-speaking guide accompanies you. Typical breakfast (gallo pinto, eggs, cheese…) at Bocaditos…

In a previous article, we took a look at what makes the Pacuare River so famous! Want more? Here we go… In addition to rafting, you can go sea kayaking, canoeing, hiking, cycling, family excursions, wildlife tours to discover the flora and fauna of the Pacuare Reserve. Sleep on the banks of the Pacuare River…

The Pacuare River is considered the 5th best rafting river in the world. Costa Rica is a paradise. We know it, but we sometimes forget it. In addition to its natural beauty, the country is also the capital of adventure tourism. Today, we invite you to remove any fears and doubts you may have about…

From San José, when it comes to discussing which beaches to go to in Costa Rica, we often think of the same ones: Manuel Antonio, Jaco (we don’t recommend it!) or Puerto Viejo (Caribbean). However, there are hidden, heavenly beaches ideal for surfing or swimming in crystal-clear waters and enjoying magnificent sunsets. Let’s take a…

Costa Rica’s surfing beaches get good press. There are several main surfing spots. Despite their good image, it’s worth remembering that nature has its seasons and you need to choose your dates carefully if you want to make the most of a particular beach. Also, watch out for currents that can be deadly for swimmers…

A few weeks ago, Maelle gave us a recipe for Gallo Pinto. This time, it’s Tres Leches. Costa Rican cuisine may not be the most renowned, but it would be a shame to miss out on this delicious dessert. However, the origins of this cake are disputed by different countries (like the casado). Nicaragua, Colombia,…

While the origins of the Gallo Pinto are disputed between Nicaragua and various other Central American countries, the Chifrijo originated at Cordero’s Bar in San José. It was in 1979 that Don Miguel Cordero, seized by a sudden urge to snack, went into the kitchen of his restaurant and began to prepare a snack for…

If you’ve ever been to Costa Rica, you’ll know that rice and black beans, the famous gallo pinto, are staples in the country’s cuisine. Casado is a typical dish that serves rice and beans separately on a plate. Rice and beans is a meal served along the country’s Caribbean coast that infuses the dish’s namesake…

If you’re in the mood to indulge yourself with Costa Rica in mind, consider making a coconut flan. It’s light, sweet and easy to prepare. Until we can get back to normal activity, you can travel behind your stoves… Ingredients : White sugar (1+1/2 cup) Eggs (6 or 7, depending on size) Vanilla (1 teaspoon)…

Street signs in Costa Rica deserve an article of their own! Until now, Costa Rica was one of the few countries in the world not to use numbers and names to identify a place. Street Signs in Costa Rica Until now, the wayfinding system was based on the location of shops, administrations and public buildings….

Costa Rica is a small country, but it’s full of excellent national dishes! We’ve already told you about them here, here, here and here. Today, it’s the casado’s turn on our plates. Long live the casado! Casado (literally meaning “married”) is a traditional Costa Rican dish. It’s a dish of boiled rice, beans and sweet…

GPS, Google Maps, smartphones, map, compass, wind direction… How do you find your way in Costa Rica? GPS: The Chinese puzzle… in Costa Rica! It’s a real headache for all travellers: orientation. Costa Rica is a country where accurate, up-to-date maps, whether in paper or digital form, are rarely available. So it’s a good idea…

On the occasion of two previous articles (here and here), we talked about tica addresses and four in particular that continue to be reference points for ticos. But beyond the cultural characteristic that is both funny and curious for Costa Ricans and foreigners alike, it turns out that tica addresses cost the country. Address puzzle…