costa rica

The Time We Got in a Car Accident in Costa Rica

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The Accident It was our last day in Costa Rica and our 10 day trip had gone smoothly so far. This was a surprise due to the bad luck we’ve had on recent trips. Our last day was going perfectly. We woke up early, visited the Rio Celeste waterfall, grabbed McDonalds (a necessity for any … Read more

The Time I Got Stuck Mid Zipline: A Video

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stuck on a zipline

 

Once upon a time I went ziplining in Monteverde, Costa Rica and well…kind of got stuck:

**Turn up the sound**

 

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Anyway, this was entirely my fault. I was holding my hands out horizontally to get better Go Pro footage, which made me come to a complete stop.  So if you want some extra air time at Selvatura, make sure you do the same 😉

Stay tuned for my full Costa Rica video!

 

My Ultimate Costa Rica Itinerary: 10 Days in Costa Rica

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  From plunging into natural hot springs in the middle of the jungle to sipping a cocktail on the beach as the surfers stroll by, this 10 day Costa Rica itinerary really does have it all. Zip line through the clouds, rappel down a waterfall, or hike around the base of an active volcano. I … Read more

Costa Rica Quotes: Our Favorite Quotes on Costa Rica

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It’s hard to explain Costa Rica’s beauty with words, but we can sure try! These are some of our favorite Costa Rica quotes:   All trails seem to lead to waterfalls, misty crater lakes or jungle-fringed, deserted beaches. Explored by horseback, foot or kayak, Costa Rica is a tropical choose-your-own-adventure land. -Lonely Planet As the … Read more

Ziplining in Costa Ricas Cloud Forest: Monteverde Costa Rica

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I love out-of-the-way, rugged places In the early morning, we took a bus to Selvatura Park to hike the hanging bridges and to go ziplining in Costa Rica’s Cloud Forest. Selvatura Park has one of the longest Canopy Tours in Costa Rica and is the only canopy tour located inside the Monteverde Cloud Forest.  There are 13 ziplines … Read more

Las Brisas del Pacifico Review, Playa Samara, Costa Rica

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Review of Las Brisas del Pacifico Unpredictable weather in Costa Rica redirected our backpacking route to Playa Samara. We made last minute reservations at Las Brisas del Pacifico, not sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised when we received our own beach cabin for a very reasonable price. The hotel is right on the … Read more

Playa Samara, Costa Rica: Unforgettable Sunsets, Endless Watersports & Really Sexy Pizza.

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I always say that the times in my life when I’ve been the happiest are the times when I’ve seen, like, a sunset. -Chris Evans Playa Samara, Costa Rica We arrived to Playa Samara on the Costa Rican public bus, which goes through rivers and woods, and which also serves as a shipping service for … Read more