Osa Peninsula

¡Pura Vida, fellow wanderers! Embraced by the vast Pacific Ocean and the shimmering Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica stands as a sanctuary of nature's marvels, unique wildlife, and the heartwarming "pura vida" vibe. As I ventured through its rainforests, surfed its azure waves, and danced to its marimba beats, I discovered a country where every corner holds a story and every sunset a promise. Now, I've distilled that wealth of knowledge into this handy guide, designed for you to tailor our suggestions and craft your ideal Costa Rican adventure — without the daunting hours of research. Benefit from daily tidbits, locals-only deals, and a curated collection of resources, ensuring your journey through Costa Rica is nothing short of spectacular. ¡Vamos a descubrir Costa Rica juntos! (Let's discover Costa Rica together!)

Created by a frequent tourist, but inspired & approved by locals, this is the ULTIMATE Costa Rica bucket list ✨ ➡️ If you are planning a trip to Costa Rica, these are the destinations you should be considering. This destination guide includes: 🏖 Costa Rica's TOP 6 beach destinations ⛰ 3 DREAM destinations for mountain-goers 💦 4 MUST-CHASE waterfalls 🇨🇷 the 3 BEST experiences in the Central Valley

My guide to backpacking Central America is finally here! This guide is based on hundreds of hours of research, my own 4 month long trip, and some extras that I wasn't able to get to but would still highly recommend based on reviews from trusted friends! This guide serves as an essential list of the best attractions in each country and what not to miss! The route in the guide is laid out North to South, starting in Belize and ending in Panama, but it can also be used in reverse. The guide includes information for how to get between locations; however not in great detail as the schedules and prices change frequently and let's be honest, the busses are never on time in Central America! The best way to get between places depends on your timeline and budget of your trip: if you have months to explore, take the local "chicken busses" for a more affordable and immersive experience; if you only have weeks, take the more direct shuttles; and if you're tight on time, take the more direct and upscale coaches. Whichever option you choose, the locals are always willing to help with chicken busses, and shuttle busses and coaches are very easy to book throughout Central America at your hostel, any tour operator, or online. Where possible, I included accommodation recommendations for places that I personally stayed at and can vouch for, or know someone who did. In addition, there are links for booking hostels in each region! I hope this guide provides some help and inspiration to backpack Central America, it's one of my absolute favourite places on Earth! Need a custom trip planned for Central America? Reach out, I can help you!