Pura Vida in Costa Rica

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Puerto Viejo Costa Rica

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Costa Rica

The first country on our backpacking adventure: the land of Pura Vida, sloths, surfing, and so many bananas we considered getting tattoos (thankfully we didn't)

All About the Money (Honey)

Costa Rican Colon Currency Sloth
Their money has sloths on it, what more could you want?

Costa Rica is generally known for being more expensive, so spend less time here if you're on a budget.

💰 - Currency here is the Colón (£1 = 750₡, $1 = 570₡)

Travel Route

Many people travelling the 'gringo trail' choose to start in Mexico, but we chose to fly to Costa Rica and head up. San José is generally not worth staying in too long, but it's the main airport in Costa Rica. 

Costa Rica Travel Route Map
Our Costa Rica travel route

Puerto Viejo

Puerto Viejo Costa Rica
Sunset at Salsa Brava Bar, Puerto Viejo

Rocking J's Hostel Puerto Viejo Costa Rica
Rockin J's - a hostel with tents and hammocks!
Relaxed, Caribbean beach town near the Panama border. It rained a lot, but with better weather we would have stayed longer. Beaut beaches and sunset views!

🏡 - Rocking J's 

Manuel Antonio


Manuel Antonio National Park Costa Rica Capuchin Monkeys
Capuchin Moneys - watch out for them stealing your food!
Manuel Antonio National Park Costa Rica Crab
Animal central! The national park will fulfil all your wildlife needs. Amazing beaches too - definitely worth a visit.

🏡 - Backpackers Manuel Antonio

Monteverde

Zip-lining Monteverde Costa Rica
Extremo Zip-Lining
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Cloud forests, zip-lining and really good avocado tacos.

🍝 - Treehouse

La Fortuna

Arenal Volcano La Fortuna Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano
Arenal Backpackers Resort La Fortuna Costa Rica
Arenal Backpackers Resort
Very touristy but worth a visit! Great views of Arenal Volcano and amazing natural hot springs

🏡 - Arenal Backpackers Resort

Tamarindo

Tamarindo Costa Rica
Tamarindo Calle Central

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Our last stop on the way to Nicaragua! Beach surf town with lots of cute shops to explore and some great beaches nearby too!

🍝 - Falafel Bar

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So there you have it! 

My Costa Rican tips and hot spots. Continue on my journey with me to Nicaragua! Or read a bit about the Little Black Backpack itself.

If you have any questions, make sure to comment below or contact me here!

Until next time, enjoy this wee video of our time in Costa Rica!


Costa Rica Flag
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