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Travel blog, tips and advice for Costa Rica

Collection of practical, region-by-region articles about getting around Costa Rica, local transport routes (examples: how to get to Uvita from Sierpe), wildlife highlights, and up-to-date tips for planning trips across the country.

Welcome to Mytanfeet

Long-running, locally focused Costa Rica blog with detailed destination guides, itineraries, safety and driving tips, and first-hand reports from across the country — useful for planning both popular and off‑the‑beaten‑path visits.

Two Weeks in Costa Rica (site home & guides)

Extensive site by long-term residents covering recommended itineraries, family travel advice, destination deep dives (La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio, Guanacaste), and practical planning articles for first‑time visitors.

Hidden Waterfalls in Costa Rica: Secret Spots You Need to See

CRS Tours' guide highlighting lesser-known waterfall sites around the country, including access tips, recommended nearby towns or tour options, and conservation-minded visitor advice.

Is Summer a Good Time to Visit Costa Rica?

Practical outlook on seasonal travel to Costa Rica from a luxury-villas perspective, covering weather patterns, wildlife seasonality, and travel trade-offs to help choose the best months and plan activities.

Arenal Volcano National Park / Arenal area

La Fortuna / San Carlos canton, Alajuela province (general area)
Arenal was one of Costa Rica’s most active volcanoes in the late 20th century and has shaped the surrounding landscapes and tourism industry. The park preserves trails, lava fields and rainforest foothills.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Monteverde area, Puntarenas province (cloud forest zone)
Established to protect unique high-elevation cloud forest ecosystems, Monteverde became internationally famous for conservation, biodiversity research and ecotourism beginning in the 1970s.

Manuel Antonio National Park

Quepos / Puntarenas province (Pacific coast)
A compact national park that protects coastal rainforest and beaches, Manuel Antonio became emblematic of Costa Rica’s model of accessible biodiversity tourism with established trails and abundant wildlife.

Mercado Central (San José Central Market)

Avenida Central, San José (near Parque Central)
Operating since the late 19th century, the Mercado Central is the city’s bustling market heart — historically the place where Ticos buy fresh produce, household goods and sample local foods.

National Theater of Costa Rica (Teatro Nacional)

San José, Plaza de la Cultura
Opened in the late 19th century, the National Theater is an architectural and cultural landmark in San José, celebrated for its ornate interior, historical significance and role as a center for performing arts.
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Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna activities

Explore the Arenal area with hikes, hanging-bridge canopy tours, hot springs and waterfall visits around the Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna town.
Classic combination of volcano scenery, abundant wildlife, adventure activities and thermal springs — great for families and adventure travelers.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Walk boardwalks and trails through misty cloud forest, enjoy canopy zip-lines and birdwatching (including quetzal sightings in season).
Iconic biodiverse ecosystem unique to Costa Rica; excellent for birdwatchers, nature photographers and cooler-climate hikes.

Manuel Antonio National Park

Small but wildlife-rich coastal park with beaches, short trails, and high chance to see monkeys, sloths, iguanas and coastal birds.
Combines rainforest and beach in one visit; ideal for those wanting wildlife viewing plus easy swimming on beautiful Pacific beaches.

Tortuguero National Park boat tours

Canal and river boat tours through lowland rainforest and wetlands on the Caribbean side; seasonal turtle nesting events at night (mainly on Tortuguero beaches).
Unique waterway-based wildlife experience and one of the most important turtle-nesting sites — a must for wildlife and conservation-minded travelers.

Coffee plantation tours (Central Valley & other estates)

Guided tours of working coffee farms that explain cultivation, processing and roasting, usually ending with tastings of Costa Rican coffee.
Costa Rica’s coffee culture is world-famous; tours are educational, hands-on and great for buying freshly roasted beans as souvenirs.

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