Costa Rica stinks? Chime in on what you loved/hated about Costa Rica? Why do Americans love Costa Rica so much? I don’t get it.
Thanksgiving in San Jose, Costa Rica
Celebrating a less than traditional Thanksgiving dinner in San Jose, Costa Rica. Thanksgiving dinner cooked in 2 hours.
Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall, take one
We knew after yesterday’s troubles, how to properly configure the GPS and how it was of dire importance that we know how to get somewhere by ourselves, rather than relying only on GPS. So this morning we set off for…
Adventures with GPS in Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica area – a trip to Volcano Irazu and Guayabo National Monument end in frustration with rental car and GPS unit.
We’re Thankful for Amazing People Around The World
It’s truly WONDERFUL how many amazing people we’ve met. Kattya and her Boyfriend went out of their way to take us to Fiesta De La Maiz on Sunday, and even bought us breakfast (just the second day we were renting…
The touristy side of San Jose, Costa Rica
A day visit in San Jose, Costa Rica, the Gold museum, National Theatre, and National Cathedral. Plus some really great churros.
Travel Podcast #3 – San Jose, Costa Rica
As we are traveling the world, Carrie and I are doing a weekly travel podcast Who knows? Maybe thousands of years from now aliens will hear this and realize they’ve found something truly unique. In any case, here’s Podcast #3,…
La Fiesta Del Maiz: A San Jose, Costa Rican Corn Party
Where Fiesta De La Maiz is, so I can direct you there in San Jose, Costa Rica. A full-blown restaurant called Fiesta De La Maiz. This corn party features traditional Costa Rican cuisine (Casados, Pinto Gallo, and Platanos Fritos o Dulces Fried or sweet plantain – see pictures below. You’ll love Fiesta De La Maiz in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Oh Wonder of Wonders! AC, Hot Showers, and Crossing the Sixaola Bridge Into Panama
Puerto Viejo to Sixaola Bridge to Almirante to Bocas Del Toro, Panama. We’re staying at Hotel Angela in Bocas Del Toro, but getting here, we traveled the bridge between Costa Rica and Panama, traveling over the Sixaola River. The Sixaola Bridge is something to see at least once in your lifetime, without question. Maybe just cross the bridge at Sixaola once though.
Crossing Over…
As I was crossing over the border at the Sixaola River Bridge from Costa Rica into Panama, I was a bit concerned that I might actually cross over to the other side. You know, like forever?