Hola 👋 The El Tigre Waterfalls and nature park were the highlight of our last trip to Monteverde. It was on my short list of activities, and I'm so happy we made it work the morning we departed before heading to Paquera by way of the Puntarenas Car Ferry. In our...
Hola 👋 The La Fortuna Waterfall is a must-do activity when you're visiting the area. Anna and I were driving up to the park entrance when it began downpouring. We sat there for a few minutes wondering if it was worth it in the rain, not because of the water, but...
Hola 👋 So, you've planned a trip to Puerto Viejo and the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. Now it's time to fill the trip with some fun activities and there's one fact that no one can deny. Waterfalls are epic. Visiting the BriBri Waterfalls is a great partial-day...
Hola 👋 Tucked away in the lush rainforests of Costa Rica's southern Pacific coast, Nauyaca Falls is a breathtaking, two-tiered waterfall that offers travelers an unforgettable experience. We've been there a couple times now and it's always special. The hike in can be...
Cody & Anna
We’re Cody and Anna. We’ve spent the past decade exploring Costa Rica, and this is where we share what we’ve learned. These days we live in Playa Flamingo, where we also run a small rental and tours company, Colibri Hospitality. Pura Vida 🤙
Hola 👋 There are so many beautiful places in Costa Rica that it’s surprisingly easy to keep pushing some of them down the list. That’s exactly what happened with Rio Celeste for us. When we finally made the trip, it just so happened to be during the two days that...
Hola 👋 Welcome to our Ultimate Guide to San José, Costa Rica. This guide looks a little different than our other Ultimate Guides, simply because San José is HUGE compared to most destinations we cover on Ultimate Pura Vida. Instead of our standard format, we’re...
Welcome to our Ultimate Guide to Playa Flamingo, Potrero, and Brasilito. Planning a trip is already hectic enough, so we’ve done our best to highlight the most helpful details of some of Costa Rica’s best northern beach towns.
Welcome to Puerto Viejo Thinking about planning a trip to Puerto Viejo? Do it! We finally branched out from the Pacific Coast for our first time in August 2023, and love going back whenever we can. Puerto Viejo is an under-the-radar beach town on the Caribbean side of...
Hola 👋 Renting a car in Costa Rica is hands down the best way for most travelers to explore the country. It gives you the freedom to go at your own pace while avoiding the hassle and cost of taxis or shuttles. In this guide, we’ll break down key cost considerations,...
Hola 👋 Getting ready for your trip to Costa Rica and not sure what to bring? We’ve got you covered. Packing for Costa Rica might seem a bit challenging at first. After all, this tropical paradise offers a range of climates and unpredictable weather. We’ve put together...
