COSTA RICA: The guide to avoid mistakes

COSTA RICA: The guide to avoid mistakes

Costa Rica is among the most well known countries in Central America, because of its lush and wild vegetation as well as beaches and wildlife. In this guide, I share with you my opinion of each of the places I've been to in Costa Rica, which can be considered controversial but these will be the most honest thoughts you'll find. Although Costa Rica was a beautiful place to see, my honest opinion is that it's overrated and super expensive. Along the guide, you'll read my opinion about each of the locations I visited in Costa Rica, and the best recommendations together with some tips so you don't make the same mistakes I made, and you can enjoy to the fullest of each place you visit during your trip to Costa Rica. And I am also revealing some hidden and lesser known places for the most adventurous ones! The guide is divided by regions and subdivided by specific locations. For each location I mention, I'll be sharing how to get there, and my honest opinion about the place ("❗EVA'S TIP") This guide is for those who want to explore beyond the touristic areas, as well as for those who love adventure, nature and travelling more into the wild! This guide will help you avoid some mistakes I made and that didn’t let me fully enjoy Costa Rica in the way I like. Now, let’s travel to Costa Rica, PURA VIDA! 🏝
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COSTA RICA: 5% of world's biodiversity

Costa Rica it's relatively a small country located in Central America, but even having a small size it is home to over 5% of the world's biodiversity! 

And it is true, if you travel to Costa Rica, you'll see lot of new animals you've never seen before (unless you already have travelled to similar places) like sloths, tapirs, macaws, lot of colourful and unique birds, sea turtles and more. So this can be an interesting country if you love nature and want to see something new and wild animals, not in captivity.

Although Costa Rica was a beautiful place to see, my honest opinion is that it's overrated and super expensive. Along the guide, you'll read my honest opinion about each of the locations I visited in Costa Rica, and the best recommendations to enjoy to the fullest of each of those places. 

Of course, this is only my personal opinion. The experience might vary depending on each person's previous travels, experiences and interests. But I had very high expectations in terms of landscapes, beaches... that were not met. It's true that I missed visiting certain places which I believe are of the most beautiful ones in the country, which I will also share with you in this guide in case you can make it there. 

The guide is divided by regions and subdivided by specific locations. For each location I mention, I'll be sharing how to get there, and my honest opinion about the place (❗EVA'S TIP)

❗ Important, if you visit Costa Rica, please respect its nature and wildlife, as well as locals, who are lovely and really hospitable. Try not to participate in activities where you see animal abuse, and make sure you get to feel the Costa Rican good vibe and PURA VIDA!

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📍Currently in Australia If you love exploring beyond your comfort zone, you are adventurous and you enjoy immersing yourself into other cultures and adapting to different environments, without prejudices, and with open mind, you just found a like minded person, me! I'm living nomad since 6 years ago and now I'm sharing my knowledge, experiences and advice about my experience and destinations with you! Book a call with me if you want to travel, move abroad, do volunteering... but money or fear is stopping you. I can help you do that, because that's what I've been doing until now! Travelling almost for free around the world! In addition to that, I have been always working in the tourism industry or doing volunteerings, that's why I feel fully empowered to give the best tips and guides of each of the destinations, . Follow my journey on my Instagram & TikTok @evarios14, and don't hesitate to reach me out!
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