COSTA RICA

We started our adventure in Costa Rica. We weren’t yet in full travel mode, and we made a few rookie mistakes on our first day of long-term international travel.

We spent most of our time in the region around the Arenal volcano and the Costa de Pájaros with a brief visit to Puntarenas.

You’ll find a written record of these days in the posts listed below and a visual record of our Costa Rica adventures in the gallery to the right.

Enjoy!

The Gallery

Costa Rica PostS

Featured
Eating in Costa Rica
Costa Rica, Food
Eating in Costa Rica
Costa Rica, Food

COMIDA TÍPICA, SODAS, and MINI SUPERS

We knew we were going to eat well in Costa Rica!

Costa Rica, Food
Images of Costa Rica
Gallery, Costa Rica
Images of Costa Rica
Gallery, Costa Rica

Costa Rica in Pictures

A gallery of images from our visit to Costa Rica.

Gallery, Costa Rica
Border Crossing
Panama, Costa Rica, Daily Report
Border Crossing
Panama, Costa Rica, Daily Report

Wednesday, 27-08-2014. Day 8

16 Hours on a Bus (Part 2)

When crossing an international border, bring a pen.

Panama, Costa Rica, Daily Report
Leaving Costa Rica
Daily Report, Costa Rica
Leaving Costa Rica
Daily Report, Costa Rica

Wednesday, 27-08-2014. Day 8

16 Hours on a Bus (Part 1)

We spend a long time on a bus traveling from San Jose to Panama City.

Daily Report, Costa Rica
Monteverde (Almost)
Daily Report, Costa Rica
Monteverde (Almost)
Daily Report, Costa Rica

Tuesday, 26-08-2014. Day 7

Big Trucks and Dust

An attempted visit to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, one of Costa Rica’s must-see locations, was stymied by heavy machinery. We met a nice cat, though.

Daily Report, Costa Rica
A Visit to Puntarenas
Daily Report, Costa Rica
A Visit to Puntarenas
Daily Report, Costa Rica

Monday, 25-08-2014. Day 6

Port Towns and Thunderstorms

A day trip to the once-bustling port town of Puntarenas where we enjoy the local beach-side treat known as Granizados dos Leches.

Daily Report, Costa Rica
Drive to Costa de Pájaros
Daily Report, Costa Rica
Drive to Costa de Pájaros
Daily Report, Costa Rica

Sunday 24-08-2014. Day 5

Dogs and Motorbikes

Our time at Essence Arenal had come to an end. Next stop: Costa de Pájaros.

Daily Report, Costa Rica
Another Arenal Adventure
Daily Report, Costa Rica
Another Arenal Adventure
Daily Report, Costa Rica

Saturday, 23-08-2014. Day 4

Venomous Snakes, Typical Food

A visit to the Arenal Eco Zoo and a leisurely day.

Daily Report, Costa Rica
Relaxing at Essence Arenal
Daily Report, Costa Rica
Relaxing at Essence Arenal
Daily Report, Costa Rica

Friday, 22-08-2014. Day 3

Ziplines and Hot Springs

We decided to go ziplining. As a bonus, we swam in hot springs, drank piña coladas, and got caught in the rain.

Daily Report, Costa Rica
Granizados dos Leches
Food, Costa Rica
Granizados dos Leches
Food, Costa Rica

A Delicious Local Treat

While we were in Puntarenas, we had to try Granizados dos Leches (translates as slushies two milks). It's shaved ice with flavoring, powdered milk, and condensed milk.

Food, Costa Rica
Onward to Arenal
Daily Report, Costa Rica
Onward to Arenal
Daily Report, Costa Rica

Thursday, 21-08-2014. Day 2

Road Trip to a Volcano

We take a long drive into the Costa Rican rainforest.

Daily Report, Costa Rica
howler-monkey.jpg
Animals, Costa Rica
Waking up Monkey
Animals, Costa Rica

A Howling Cry Echoes through the Jungle

On our first morning in Costa Rica, we experienced a different sort of wake up call.

Animals, Costa Rica
Arrival in Costa Rica
Daily Report, Costa Rica
Arrival in Costa Rica
Daily Report, Costa Rica

Wednesday, 20-8-2014. Day 1

Mistakes Were Made

Our first day on the road was a little frustrating, but we learned a lot. The important thing is to not make the same mistakes twice.

Daily Report, Costa Rica

Taking on the World

Taking on the World is a living record of our family’s adventures exploring the world.

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