Kimi Smith

Hola! I'm Kimi, a Spanish teacher who left the US to come experience the true pura vida. I've been exploring Costa Rica for 9 years now, sharing everything I've learned on this blog! Here you'll find itineraries, destination guides, travel tips, and relocation advice. Let's make your dream trip to Costa Rica a reality.

Costa Rica Travel Planning Guide: When to Go, Where to Visit & How to Get From Place to Place

So you’ve decided to visit Costa Rica! Like everyone else who has visited this special country, you’ll soon find that there is so much to love. Now it’s time to move onto the most daunting part of traveling—the planning. This detailed guide will go over all of the most important things to know to plan […]

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The Top 17 Things to Do in Guanacaste, Costa Rica – with links for easy booking!

Guanacaste is a province in Costa Rica known for its gorgeous beaches, breathtaking views, stunning sunsets, and finer amenities. Whether you’re an adventure seeker or a luxury traveler, you’ll find plenty of unforgettable experiences to enjoy. With beaches that are surrounded by mountains, Guanacaste is the hottest and driest province of Costa Rica. It is

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How to Get Around Costa Rica

Despite its small size, Costa Rica is chockfull of amazing destinations. Costa Rica is also one of the most diverse countries on Earth. In just one trip, you can see the rainforest, Pacific beaches, Caribbean beaches, volcanoes, islands, and more! Getting around Costa Rica can seem daunting, but I promise it is much more manageable

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