Costa Rica Vibes

Playas del Coco weather splits cleanly into two seasons. It is typically super dry from December to April, and rainy from May to November. Each season really changes what your trip should look like.

We’re Sarah and Thomas, and we’ve lived in Costa Rica since 2016, so we’ve spent enough Marches sweating on this coastline and enough Octobers hiding from the rain to kn...

Planning a family trip to Costa Rica and want a resort that actually works for kids? Here are the best family resorts in Costa Rica, picked for kid-friendly amenities, comfortable family-sized rooms, and enough adventure to wear everyone out by bedtime (that’s the goal, right?).

We’re Sarah and Thomas, and we’ve lived in Costa Rica since 2016. We’ve stayed at, toure...

Are you curious about Costa Rica fun facts? Whether you are deep in trip planning or just love a good rabbit hole, these are the facts that make Costa Rica click.

We have lived here in Costa Rica since 2016, and between running Costa Rica Vibes and roaming the country for a decade, we have picked up more Costa Rica trivia than we know what to do with. So, please inv...

Birds in Costa Rica are impossible to miss, with over 800 species throughout the country. Whether you’re a total beginner or you’ve got a life list going, this is one of the best places on earth to spot some incredible birds.

Since moving to Costa Rica, Thomas has become somewhat obsessed with bird watching. Truthfully, it drives me a little crazy sometimes, because...

Solo travel in Costa Rica is a really great idea! This is a warm, welcoming country that’s easier to navigate independently than most places in Central America. Plus, Costa Rica has something to offer every kind of solo traveler regardless of budget or travel style. It works for adventurers, surfers, wildlife lovers, yogis, and everyone in between.

We’ve been living...