Santa Teresa – Living the Pura Vida
Create your own surf and yoga retreat in Costa Rica Let’s get to the point and keep it short: Charlie found paradise! Here are the why, where and how… Santa Teresa It is a small town in the southwest of the Nicoya peninsula in Costa Rica. It is a long
Things to do in Tamarindo
The most popular surf town in Costa Rica When you say that you’re going to Costa Rica for surfing, most people probably think of Tamarindo beach. It is the most popular surf destination in the country and as such, the place is very touristy and commercialised. It
Cooking Costa Rican dishes and learning how to dance
Immersion in the local culture in Costa Rica Traveling to other countries is not just about seeing stunning nature and participating in outdoor adventures. It’s also about local culture and customs. When Charlie was in La Fortuna, she had the chance to participate in a cooking class,
Top things to do in La Fortuna
Exploring around La Fortuna in Costa Rica After a short stay in Monteverde, Charlie continued her journey through Costa Rica and traveled to La Fortuna. She only stayed two days and once again, tried to squeeze in as many activities and excursions as possible. She could have
Getting from Monteverde to La Fortuna
Backpackers crossing the lake Boat trips are part of any good holiday. But did you ever take a boat as your form of transport to reach your next destination? Charlie had booked a shuttle service from Monteverde to La Fortuna with Monteverde Tours. Pick up was at 8
Things to do in Monteverde
Cloud Forest, coffee tour and nights in the jungle Charlie spent only two days in Monteverde during her trip through Costa Rica and to be honest, there is enough to do and see that you could easily fill a whole week. From Ziplining to horse riding, butterfly
Things to do in Uvita
Waterfalls, Swimming Holes, Beaches Charlie spent in total three weeks in Uvita and most of that time was spent on a Yoga Teacher Training. She had some time though to explore the area. Parque Nacional Marino Ballena On the day of her arrival, Charlie met a fellow Yogi, Shelley,
Arriving in Costa Rica
From San José to Monteverde After an 11-hour flight from Paris to Costa Rica, Charlie arrived on a Tuesday at 7 pm local time in San José. She was tired. The B&B that she had booked near the airport for that first night offered a shuttle service
Travelling to Uvita
The bus that came too early For her trip from Jacó to Uvita, Charlie had booked a ticket for a public transport bus. This time, it wasn’t a tourist shuttle. Already the ticket purchase had been an adventure. Charlie took care of that before she flew to Costa
SurfExpedition Costa Rica
Surf Retreat in Pavones For the last destination on her trip through Costa Rica, Charlie had something very special planned: a surf retreat in one of the most remote areas of the country. She spent a week with SurfExpedition in Pavones. Because it is so remote, they offer