Discover the interesting, yet rarely visited port city of Limón on the Caribbean Coast, in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica
I backpacked Costa Rica twice. Once on the way south to Panama and again on the way back north, in 2022.
How to Visit La Fortuna Waterfall Independently
The La Fortuna Waterfall is probably the most popular thing you can do in La Fortuna that doesn’t require a guide.
How to get from San José to Cartago by Train in Costa Rica
Riding the Tren Interurbano from San José to Cartago in Costa Rica.
Nicaragua to Costa Rica: Border Crossing at Las Tablillas/Los Chiles
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.
How to Get From Puerto Viejo to Bocas del Toro by Public Transport
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).
Self-Guided Nomadic Backpacker Walking Tour in San José (Costa Rica)
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.
Crossing the Costa Rica-Nicaragua Border at Peñas Blancas
This post details how I travelled from Liberia to Rivas, crossing the Costa Rica-Nicaragua border at Peñas using local transportation.
How to get from Santiago to Quepos, Crossing the Panama-Costa Rica Border at Paso Canoas
This is how I travelled from Santiago to Quepos, crossing the Panama-Costa Rica border at Paso Canoas without using Tica Bus.