Author: Costa Rica Journeys Editors

The Costa Rica Journeys editorial team has published independent guides to Costa Rica since 2011, covering regions and towns, beaches, surfing, yoga, national parks, wildlife and places to stay. Guides are kept current: closed businesses are removed and redirected, and prices are left out because they go out of date.

Northwest

Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park: More than Just a Turtle-Nesting Refuge

In Costa Rica, turtles are taken very seriously–among other things. In the village of Tortuguero (literally translated as “Region of Turtles”), turtles of varying…
Northwest

Tamarindo Beach: A Costa Rican Piece of Paradise

Costa Rica is a coastal country dotted with grand beaches along its sandy shore and flocked by tourists for its tropical climate and crystal…
Northwest

Arenal Volcano: Now More than an Active Volcano

Known as the Costa Rica’s most active volcano, Arenal Volcano is also characterized as one of the top ten most active volcanoes in the…
Biological Reserves | Northern Mountains | Rainforest

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve: Nature’s Sanctuary

Located in the Cordillera de Tilarán just four hours away off Costa Rica’s Central Valley, Monteverde is one of the top ecotourism destinations the…
Northwest | Surf Spots

Roca Bruja: Costa Rica’s Ultimate Surf Spot (Witch’s Rock)

Situated in Guanacaste, Roca Bruja or Witch’s Rock has been repeatedly praised as a world-class surfer’s spot. Those who want to experience the ‘gnarliest’…