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12 Best Breweries in Costa Rica

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By Jennifer LaCharite Thanks to the explosion of craft breweries in the past decade, Costa Rica is much more than Imperial and Pilsen beer. There are several large and small-scale craft breweries creating everything from popular IPAs to fruit and coffee-infused brews. Microbreweries have become so popular in recent years that there is a unique…

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10 Incredible Animals You Can See in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica is home to 2.5% of the planet’s biodiversity making it one of the best places in the world to see animals in their natural habitat. Sadly, in the last 50 years, we’ve lost over 60% of all wildlife. Costa Rica is at the frontlines of preservation for animal and plant life with about…

Infinity pool at Villa Tesora, Playas del Coco.
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6 Incredible Ocean View Properties in Playas del Coco (2024)

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Looking for the best ocean-view properties in Playas del Coco? We’ve done the work for you! From luxury mansions with space for the whole (extended) family to a cozy couple getaway, there’s an ocean-view property in Coco for you. The best part? Most of these properties are also just minutes from the beach! Truly the…

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15 Best Things To Do In Tamarindo

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With a great location, beach town vibes, restaurants, shops, and tons of activities, Playa Tamarindo along Costa Rica’s North Pacific Coast is one of the top destinations in the large province of Guanacaste. Located just an hour’s drive from the Liberia International Airport and several other beaches, many people choose Tamarindo as a base for…

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How To Get To Playas del Coco From Liberia

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Most travelers heading to Playas del Coco will find themselves coming through Liberia, Guanacaste’s largest city, whether via bus or shuttle from another Costa Rica location or by flying into the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport. If you’re wondering how to get to Playas del Coco from Liberia, see below for a complete guide. If…

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Playas del Coco Shopping: Finding Authentic Souvenirs

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By Jennifer LaCharite While the store owners of typical souvenir shops and buskers at the beaches are hard-working locals who deserve all of our support, sometimes you just want to bring home something a little more authentic to the place you’ve travelled. Something handmade by someone who lives and breathes the land you fell in…

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The Ultimate Guide to Diving With Bull Sharks at Bat Islands Costa Rica

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By Demi Johnson, Dive Master Scuba diving is a popular activity in Playas del Coco. In fact, Playas del Coco is one of the best places to scuba dive in Costa Rica and many tourists choose Coco as their Costa Rica destination for the primary purpose of diving. We’ve already talked about the basics of diving…

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Where To Stay In Playa Hermosa – Anona Guesthouse

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Staying in the nearby town of Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste is a popular option for those looking to experience the excitement and action of Playas del Coco while basing themselves somewhere a little more low-key. While there are a handful of options for hotels in Playa Hermosa, and even more luxury vacation rentals, there is one…