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Costa Rica

I backpacked Costa Rica twice. Once on the way south to Panama and again on the way back north, in 2022.

Limón: Port City in Costa Rica

July 6, 2026February 13, 2026 by Trevor Warman
Nomadic Backpacker in Límon, Costa Rica

Discover the interesting, yet rarely visited port city of Limón on the Caribbean Coast, in Costa Rica.

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How to Visit La Fortuna Waterfall Independently

July 9, 2026September 9, 2025 by Trevor Warman
La Fortuna Waterfall Costa Rica

The La Fortuna Waterfall is probably the most popular thing you can do in La Fortuna that doesn’t require a guide.

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How to get from San José to Cartago by Train in Costa Rica

July 6, 2026September 8, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Nomadic Backpacker taking the train from San Jose to Cartago in Costa Rica

Riding the Tren Interurbano from San José to Cartago in Costa Rica.

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Categories Costa Rica, Local Transit Guides 4 Comments

Nicaragua to Costa Rica: Border Crossing at Las Tablillas/Los Chiles

July 16, 2026September 2, 2025 by Trevor Warman
las tablillas border crossing between Nicaragua and Costa Rica

Crossing the Las Tablillas/Los Chiles Border from Nicaragua to Costa Rica

This is a road trip report from September 2022 about my journey from San Carlos, Nicaragua, to La Fortuna​ , Costa Rica, crossing the border at Las Tablillas/Los Chiles.

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Categories Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Overland Border Crossings 4 Comments

How to Get From Puerto Viejo to Bocas del Toro by Public Transport

July 16, 2026September 2, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Panama immigration at Guabito

This post details how I travelled from Puerto Viejo to Bocas del Toro, crossing the Costa Rica-Panama border at Sixaola/Guabito as an independent traveller (using local transport as opposed to taking a direct tourist shuttle).

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Self-Guided Nomadic Backpacker Walking Tour in San José (Costa Rica)

July 7, 2026August 22, 2025 by Trevor Warman
SJO VIVE signs in San José

My free walking tour takes you to all the main places of interest, and then some, in San José, Costa Rica, one of my favourite capitals.

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Crossing the Costa Rica-Nicaragua Border at Peñas Blancas

July 9, 2026August 1, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Nomadic Backpacker at the Peñas Blancas Border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua with the flag behind

This post details how I travelled from Liberia to Rivas, crossing the Costa Rica-Nicaragua border at Peñas using local transportation.

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How to get from Santiago to Quepos, Crossing the Panama-Costa Rica Border at Paso Canoas

July 10, 2026August 1, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Paso Canoas Panama Immigration office

This is how I travelled from Santiago to Quepos, crossing the Panama-Costa Rica border at Paso Canoas without using Tica Bus.

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Categories Costa Rica, Overland Border Crossings, Panama 3 Comments

About Me

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Welcome to the Nomadic Backpacker.

My Name is Trevor Warman.

This blog features travel stories from destinations around the world, each of which is packed full of travel hacks, tips and other details that you won't find on other blogs.

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