The best vacation is a safe one, which is why I'll be using this section of my blog to offer up some tips on how to stay safe during your getaway to Costa Rica. Many of these suggestions, such as bringing plenty of water with you on a hike through the country's tropical rainforests, may seem obvious, but it might surprise you how many visitors overlook things like this! Others will be specific to certain areas and activities, like driving conditions in rural areas during the wet season, or knowing which snakes to steer clear of while exploring a national park.
Costa Rica is one of the safest countries in Latin America, so while you don't have anything to worry about when you visit, it's better to be safe than sorry. That's why you should check out my blog entries in this section before setting off on your tropical adventure.
Check back regularly to see my latest tips on staying safe in the jungle, navigating cities such as San Jose like a local, and getting around this amazing country safely. After all, as the saying goes, knowledge is power!
- Javi the Frog
Many first-time visitors are nervous to go to an unfamiliar place, and have a lot of questions. This is totally normal! Costa Rica is very tourist-friendly, so there is nothing to worry about. It is smart to do some research though still, which is why you are here!...
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If you’ve ever thought about taking a
Costa Rica backpacking vacation, don’t wait another year to make it happen. Start planning your Costa Rica vacation now to enjoy pura vida while you’re young. If you’ve never backpacked, now’s a great time to start working out to be at your best when you finally touch down in Central America...
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Your trip to Costa Rica is going to be wonderful and beautiful, but it will require some planning. I know that when I travel through my home country, I try to avoid high traffic times so that I don’t get stuck in traffic jams. While you are on vacation, you may not find yourself in much of a hurry, but you will be trying to see as much of Costa Rica as you can. You might have a short trip, so every minute will count. Getting stuck in traffic jams, or visiting a place at a high traffic time, might mean the difference between you checking something off your bucket list, or saving it for your next trip. I want you to be able to do as much as your heart desires during your trip, so I’m going to share my tips with you for how to avoid traffic jams in Costa Rica...
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During my travels, I do sometimes see unfortunate tourists that have gotten sick during their visit to Costa Rica. While this is a total bummer, it doesn't have to ruin your trip, and it isn't dangerous for travelers to be sick in Costa Rica....
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