We have compiled a list of tips that we feel will help your trip to Costa Rica go more smoothly. Costa Rica is a very safe place, but just like any country in the world, it can be dangerous if you make the wrong decisions. Here are the basic rules for staying out of any [...]
Most Dangerous Areas in Costa Rica Although Costa Rica is the safest country in Central America, and possible of any Latin American country, does not mean that all areas within Costa Rica are not dangerous. Here I will asses the most dangerous places in the country to help you figure out the stops to skip [...]
Taking a Taxi in Costa Rica Taking a taxi in Costa Rica can prove to be quite the tricky task. Firstly, since their are no street names anywhere in Costa Rica, your driver can basically take you anywhere he likes if you are not familiar with Costa Rica, and you will have no way of [...]
Ah yes, the classic question, to tip or not to tip. This has got to be one of the most common asked questions at my travel agency by people coming to Costa Rica. How much should I tip. Well, as always, there is no simple answer to this question, unlike the US and Canada where [...]
I have never taken the time to write to everyone and really explain why the big decision to move to Costa Rica was made. I have taken the time to explain it to a few, but basically I have kept quiet about what I have been up too.
So for whatever reason when people visit me in Costa Rica, most of them always want to go to the mall to go shopping. Now don’t get me wrong, I can really enjoy a day out shopping, but in a country like Costa Rica, where there si so much to do and to see I [...]
Driving in Costa Rica is one of the most common questions I get regarding traveling to Costa Rica. Although Costa Rica is one of the safest countries in Central Amarica, it is definitely not one of the best in terms of driving conditions. Much of this is at no fault to Costa Rica, but to [...]
Welcome to a new section called Costa Rica Beaches, where we will let you know the top beaches to visit in Costa Rica. This section will have a post a week with pictures and information on the best Costa Rican beaches. Included in each post will be information on how to get there, what to [...]
It is always important to carry a list of important phone numbers while traveling in a different country, and Costa Rica is no different. Also, of important note, there are no area codes in Costa Rica, hence all calls from within the country are considered local. This makes borrowing someone’s cell for a call much [...]
I just wanted to let everyone know that Costa Rica Addicts is back live. We took a small break from posting articles on Costa Rica, but are now back on track. I had to travel to Canada for my best friend’s wedding, and since this site is my baby, it was keep inactive for several [...]