In Granada: Why It Was the Perfect Base for Exploring Nicaragua, I shared why I chose to spend four nights in one place. But Granada wasn’t just about colorful streets and colonial architecture—it also gave me easy access to some of Nicaragua’s most memorable adventures. Why Granada Makes Such a Great Base One of the…

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….