Costa Rica
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Costa Rica.
Destinations within Costa Rica
Hotel guides
Travel videos
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Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand travel advice about destinations, culture, planning, safety, and common mistakes.
This Costa Rica guide video is a practical look at the don'ts of visiting the country, giving travelers useful context before a trip.
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The New Travel is a YouTube travel channel focused on meaningful stories from real people around the world.
This guide video makes Manuel Antonio National Park easier to plan by covering tickets, guide options, wildlife, beaches, and visit logistics.
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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, featuring regular travel videos and practical information from his trips.
This Costa Rica travel video follows a road trip beyond the tourist zone, including Tenorio Volcano National Park and Rio Celeste for a broader country view.
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vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel from Alex and Marko focused on cultural and culinary discovery around the world.
This 4K travel video offers a relaxing visual overview of Costa Rica's beaches, jungles, volcanoes, and hot springs.
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Away Together is a YouTube travel channel from Nik and Allie focused on practical travel planning, tips, hacks, and vlogs.
This Costa Rica vlog gives a friendly trip-highlight view of Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean Coast, with rafting and ziplining included in the travel context.
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The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel from Eric and Allison, a travel couple focused on places and food.
This Costa Rica travel video is a good beach-focused stop at Playa Negra, a black sand beach near Cahuita.
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3scapism with Chris & Angela is a YouTube travel channel from Angela and Chris about RV life, road trips, and unfamiliar travel experiences.
This Costa Rica travel video begins a series with a polished stay at W Reserva Conchal in Guanacaste Province, surrounded by wildlife and lush landscapes.
Travel articles & blogs
Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site focused on detailed guides, itineraries, hikes, road trips, and route planning. Their Costa Rica planning guide is a strong resource for building an itinerary, covering places such as Manuel Antonio, La Fortuna, and Monteverde alongside tips and a packing list.
Everything you need to know to plan an epic trip to Costa Rica.
earthtrekkers.com/costa-rica/
Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog by Andrew and Emily, focused on selective, photography-led destination guides. Their Costa Rica hub is a strong starting point for nature-led planning, connecting the country’s surfing, wildlife watching, and eco-focused travel experiences.
Costa Rica is a playground for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike. From surfing to wildlife watching, our guides help you get the most out of this eco-paradise.
alongdustyroads.com/costa-rica
ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary tools. Their Costa Rica guide gives travelers a well-rounded overview of beaches, rainforests, cloud forests, volcanoes, biodiversity, sustainability, wildlife, and adventure activities.
Costa Rica is a Central American country known for its incredible biodiversity, with over 5% of the world's species found within its
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Ciao Bambino is a luxury family travel agency with a family travel blog and destination planning resources. Their Costa Rica sample itinerary is especially helpful for families weighing where to go with kids and how to shape a child-friendly vacation.
Read about where to go in Costa Rica with kids and get help planning your ideal Costa Rica family vacation itinerary.
ciaobambino.com/sample-itineraries/costa-rica
A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog, focused on realistic trip planning, weekend trips, road trips, and personal destination guidance. Her Costa Rica guide page brings together practical tips and personal travel stories, making it a useful companion for realistic country planning.
Tips and stories about traveling to Costa Rica.
dangerous-business.com/destinations/costa-rica/
Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site built around detailed guides, trip routes, packing lists, and practical planning. Their Costa Rica guide is practical for trip planning, with helpful coverage of things to do, places to eat, where to stay, expectations, and broader advice.
The ultimate Costa Rica travel guide, with tips and advice on things to do, where to eat, where to stay, what to expect & more to plan your trip.
goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/north-america/costa-rica/
Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site with practical planning resources. Their Costa Rica guide offers a helpful mix of places to visit, travel tips, itineraries, and vacation inspiration for adventure-minded planning.
This Costa Rica travel guide shares the best places to visit in Costa Rica along with tips, itineraries, and vacation inspiration.
jessieonajourney.com/costa-rica-travel-guide/
Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog covering destination inspiration, food, adventure, hotels, family travel, and polished first-person guides. Their two-week Costa Rica itinerary is a strong route-planning resource, linking Arenal, Monteverde, Caribbean beaches, and other trip logistics into a clear plan.
Read the guide at wanderlustchloe.com/costa-rica-itinerary/.
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Y Travel Blog is a family and destination travel site by Caz and Craig Makepeace, covering practical trip inspiration. Their Costa Rica things-to-do guide is useful for families and first-time visitors, adding context on what to see, how to get around, and when to visit.
Looking for tips on things to do in Costa Rica? Learn about what to see and do, as well as how to get around and when to visit Costa Rica!
ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-costa-rica/
Green Global Travel is a sustainability-focused travel site covering ecotourism, wildlife conservation, responsible travel, and cultural impact. Their Costa Rica article is a thoughtful fit for nature and history interests, covering national parks, wildlife areas, beaches, hot springs, and archaeological sites.
Top 20 Things to Do In Costa Rica (For Nature & History Lovers), including Corcovado National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Tortuguero National Park, and more!
greenglobaltravel.com/things-to-do-in-costa-rica/
Trekaroo is a family travel community and planning resource focused on kid-friendly trips, reviews, itineraries, and practical parent advice. Their Costa Rica family vacation ideas are practical for parent-led planning, with kid-friendly options such as volcanoes, wildlife experiences, beaches, zip lines, eco-lodges, and hot springs.
What to add to your travel bucket list? Zip lining through a slot canyon...riding a hot spring waterslide...swimming in a bioluminescent bay...?
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Practical Wanderlust is a responsible budget travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, humor, and social context. Their two-week Costa Rica itinerary is a lively and useful planner for combining national parks, cloud forests, rainforests, snorkeling, swimming, zip lines, volcanoes, hot springs, and wildlife.
This Costa Rica 2 week itinerary features 3 national parks, cloud forests and rainforests, snorkeling and swimming, ziplines and hanging bridges, volcanoes and hot springs, and plenty of wildlife!
practicalwanderlust.com/two-weeks-in-costa-rica-itinerary/
Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on practical trip planning, cheaper travel, and destination guidance. Their Costa Rica safety article is a helpful planning resource for travelers who want practical guidance before spending time in the country.
Is Costa Rica safe? In this post, learn how to stay safe and enjoy your next visit to this beautiful and biodiverse country.
nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/costa-rica-safety/
Adventurous Kate is a solo female travel blog focused on safety, confidence, destination inspiration, and candid travel advice. Her Costa Rica timing guide is useful for choosing travel dates, with clear focus on the dry season from December to April and January as a lower-crowd option.
What's the best time to visit Costa Rica? Aim for the dry season, from December to April, and consider January in Costa Rica for fewer crowds.
adventurouskate.com/best-time-to-visit-costa-rica/
Be My Travel Muse is a solo female travel blog and travel business covering adventure, nature-led trips, planning, and travel confidence. Their Costa Rica cost guide gives practical budgeting context for flights, hotels, transportation, and other expenses that shape trip planning.
Your Costa Rica trip cost can vary, so use this helpful guide to start planning; with insights on flights, hotels, transportation & more:
bemytravelmuse.com/costa-rica-trip-cost/