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Travel stories, guides and tips from Toorizta and its community of Costa Rica travelers.
Costa Rica in Green Season: An Honest Local Guide (2026)
Will rain ruin your Costa Rica trip? No. A local guide to green season: clear mornings, the veranillo dry window, whales, turtles, and where to go whe
Manuel Antonio Travel Guide: Beaches, Wildlife & Pacific Adventure
Plan your Manuel Antonio trip: when to visit, what to do, and the top experiences — from rainforest beaches to white-water rafting on the Naranjo Rive
Arenal to fortuna
dwjbd here for the ride
World Fishing Torunament Ends Today!
Fishing tournament ends today at Mairna pez vela, Who won?
Great fishing tournament
get it done baby
Things to Know Before Visiting Costa Rica (2026)
15 things every traveler should know before visiting Costa Rica. Money, phones, safety, apps, insurance, and local tips from guides who live here.
Getting Around Costa Rica: Rental Car, Shuttle, or Bus? (Honest Comparison)
Driving in Costa Rica is harder than Google Maps suggests. Here is an honest comparison of rental cars, private shuttles, shared shuttles, and buses w
Costa Rica Honeymoon: The Ultimate Romantic Itinerary (2026)
Plan the perfect Costa Rica honeymoon. 10-day itinerary covering Arenal, Monteverde, and Manuel Antonio with boutique hotel picks, romantic experience
Is Costa Rica Expensive? What It Really Costs in 2026 (From Someone Who Lives There)
Costa Rica is pricier than you expect. Here is an honest cost breakdown by category, plus how to avoid tourist traps and get real value for your money
Renting a Car in Costa Rica: Honest Advice from a Local (2026)
Should you rent a car in Costa Rica? After a lifetime of driving these roads, here’s everything you need to know: insurance traps, 4×4 vs s
Costa Rica Family Vacation: Complete Planning Guide for Families (2026)
Everything you need to plan a Costa Rica family vacation. Best destinations for kids, family-friendly hotels, activities by age group, sample itinerar
Liberia Airport to Tamarindo: Shuttle, Taxi & Transfer Options (2026)
How to get from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Tamarindo. Private shuttle from $90, drive time 1.5 hours. Compare transfer options, prices, and book.
La Fortuna to Monteverde: Shuttle, Taxi-Boat-Taxi & Best Route (2026)
How to get from La Fortuna (Arenal) to Monteverde. Private shuttle $160, taxi-boat-taxi option, drive time 3 hours. Route comparison, prices, and book
San Jose to Manuel Antonio: Private Shuttle, Drive Times & Best Route (2026)
How to get from San Jose (SJO) to Manuel Antonio. Private shuttle $190, drive time 3.5 hours. Route options, stops along the way, and booking details.
Costa Rica Airport Transfer: Private Shuttle from SJO & Liberia (2026)
Book a private airport transfer in Costa Rica from SJO or Liberia. Door-to-door shuttle service to Arenal, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Tamarindo, and
10-Day Costa Rica Itinerary: The Complete Route for First-Timers (2026)
The best 10-day Costa Rica itinerary covering Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, and Santa Teresa. Day-by-day schedule with drive times, costs, hotel
Costa Rica Private Shuttle Service: Door-to-Door Transfers (2026 Prices)
Book private shuttle transfers across Costa Rica. Door-to-door service from SJO and Liberia airports to Arenal, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Santa Tere
Costa Rica Tour Packages: Multi-Day Trips & Custom Itineraries (2026)
Multi-day Costa Rica tour packages built by local guides. Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, and more. Private shuttles, tours, and hotels included.
Best Costa Rica Family Tours & Vacations (2026)
Safe, fun, and unforgettable. The best family tours in Costa Rica for kids of all ages, from jungle walks to rafting to beach days.
Costa Rica Coffee, Chocolate & Cultural Tours (2026)
Taste single-origin coffee at the source, learn to make chocolate from cacao pods, and cook gallo pinto with local families. Cultural tours in Costa R
Costa Rica Wildlife Tours: Birding, Night Walks & Nature Guides (2026)
See toucans, sloths, and red-eyed tree frogs up close. The best wildlife and birding tours in Costa Rica with expert naturalist guides.
Best Water Tours in Costa Rica: Snorkeling, Surfing, Catamaran & More (2026)
Snorkeling at Caño Island, surfing in Tamarindo, sunset catamarans in Manuel Antonio. The best water tours in Costa Rica booked through local guides.
Costa Rica Adventure Tours: Rafting, Zip-lines, ATV & Canyoning (2026)
Book the best adventure tours in Costa Rica. White water rafting, zip-lining, ATV rides, and canyoning with local guides across Arenal, Monteverde, an
Best Tours & Things to Do in Costa Rica (2026)
From zip-lining over cloud forests to sunset catamarans, here are the best Costa Rica tours and activities. Book with local guides who know every trai
Fishing in Tamarindo: Sailfish, Roosterfish & Snook on the Guanacaste Coast (2026)
Tamarindo offers solid offshore sailfish (May through August), year-round roosterfish on rocky points, and the best estuary snook fishing on the Pacif
Fishing at Los Sueños Marina: Costa Rica’s Premium Offshore Destination (2026)
Los Sueños Marina hosts the biggest fishing tournaments in Central America. Premium charters, tournament-grade boats, and record billfish numbers off
Fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo & Guanacaste: Roosterfish, Sailfish & More (2026)
Guanacaste is the roosterfish capital of Costa Rica. Trophy inshore fish, offshore sailfish May through August, and the calmest charter water on the P
Fishing in Quepos & Manuel Antonio: Charters, Species & Seasons (2026)
Quepos is the sport fishing capital of Costa Rica. Sailfish, marlin, roosterfish, and tuna from the closest deep water on the Pacific coast. Charter c
The Ultimate Guide to Fishing in Costa Rica (2026)
Offshore charters, inshore roosterfish, fly fishing, and tarpon on the Caribbean. Your complete guide to fishing in Costa Rica by region, species, and
Costa Rica Bachelorette Party: The Ultimate Planning Guide (2026)
Plan the ultimate Costa Rica bachelorette party. Best destinations, group activities, real pricing, and a day-by-day itinerary from local experts. Tam