We were nervous for our few days in San Jose. We had been warned many times to watch out for pickpockets and to stay away from certain streets at night. After taking a free walking tour however, we actually found the city fascinating! Read for yourself how the city is changing.
Read MoreBryan and Lauren decide to separate for the day and do their own thing. Bryan recounts his adventures of ziplining in the cloud forest, while Lauren recounts her morning horseback riding adventure. They join up again for the hanging bridges in the Selvatura Reserve and attempt an abandoned hiking trail.
Read MoreOur first day of adventure in Monteverde was a learning experience of the weather patterns for sure. But we also got to spend some time with some of the most exotic and beautiful butterflies we’ve ever seen.
Read MoreLa Fortuna is one of the most visited places in Costa Rica. Is it worth traveling to or too touristy? We spent a week there to investigate. Read about our adventures and the friends we made in this post!
Read MoreSloths weren’t the only adorable animals we learned about at the Jaguar Rescue Center in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. We learned about many other animals that have passed through the Center and heard all of their fascinating tales.
Read MoreHave you always thought European chocolate was the best and highest quality? I’m not going to lie—I did. Until we toured the Caribeans Cacao Farm, I thought it was the chocolatiers in Switzerland or Belgium that were responsible for top-notch quality chocolate. We learned—and tasted—a lot about chocolate from growing the beans to forming the bars, we saw the entire process at one of the few places that produces chocolate from bean to bar all in the same location.
Read MoreA must do at Puerto Viejo? Renting a bike and exploring the various beaches! We rode along the road joining these beaches and explored our favorites. Read on for our (mis)adventures in biking, sun bathing, swimming, and surfing!
Read MoreWe made it to Costa Rica! Exploring the sandy trails of Cahuita National Park gave us tons of opportunities to see some Costa Rican wildlife including monkeys, sloths, and toucans! We were dazzled by the beaches and turqouise waters so much we came back the next day to snorkel and see life under the sea.
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