Part I: The Do's and a few Don't's to traveling in Costa Rica

If you were thinking of visiting Costa Rica you might find this list pretty handy. (Cliffs Notes version: Don't waste any time, go!)

DO: Pencil in time to be spent in San Jose. Most people fly into San Jose and quickly get out and on with their trip (like us) but I wish we had at least one full day here.


DON'T: Order the "Chicken Fajitas" in Los Lagos at a roadside restaurant cuz apparently it's fried chicken and french fries.


DO: Rent a car and drive throughout the country yourself. No need for shuttles and expensive taxis, it really is quite easy and provides lots of fun places to stop and take pictures.

DO: Stay at the Arenal Nayara Hotel in La Fortuna near Volcan Arenal.

DO: Exchange your dollars for colones. Some places accept USD but I think you get a better rate if you pay in colones (plus they are pretty!).


DO: Go zip lining through the rain forest canopy!


DON'T: get mad when you get wet and muddy!


DO: Eat at La Choza de Laurel in La Fortuna. Really the best food we had was here. So good we came back twice.


Stay tuned for Part II.