Montezuma

¡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!)

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! 🏝

A 17day backpacking trip with public transport trough Costa Rica. The guide shows which buses you have to take and give recomondations about hostels, activities and supermarcets.