In My First Week in Costa Rica: What Lived Up to the Hype (and What Surprised Me), I looked back on the experiences that made Costa Rica so memorable. Nicaragua had a different rhythm. Instead of moving between destinations, I settled into Granada and used it as a base to explore the surrounding region. These…

Previously: In If I Planned Costa Rica Again, Here’s Exactly How I’d Do It, I shared how I’d build a first trip to Costa Rica today. But one of the biggest questions I had before visiting wasn’t where to go—it was how to actually get there. Here’s what I learned about exploring Costa Rica without…

Previously: In My First Week in Costa Rica: What Lived Up to the Hype (and What Surprised Me), I shared the destinations and experiences that made me fall in love with Costa Rica. Now that I’ve experienced the country firsthand, here’s exactly how I’d plan my first trip if I were starting from scratch today….

Previously: Before arriving in Costa Rica, I thought Panama would simply be the stopover before the “main event.” Instead, it completely changed my expectations. In If I Went Back to Panama, Here’s How I’d Plan My Trip, I shared why Panama deserves to be the destination, not just the gateway. Now it’s time for the…