Costa Rica, wild sanctuaries and local immersion

Throughout our journey, we favor small, intimate accommodations that promote immersion and comfort. We alternate between comfortable hotels, lodges nestled in nature, and a night spent with the inhabitants of a rural village.

Here is a list of the accommodations we most often book, for your information. If one of them is unavailable, we will book a similar establishment offering the same services and comfort.

1. San José: Hotel Aranjuez
2. Rio Celeste region / Tenorio Volcano: Hotel Catarata Rio Celeste or Hotel Sueño Real
3. La Fortuna: Hotel Lavas del Arenal
4. Manuel Antonio: El Faro Beach Hotel

Throughout our journey, we favor small, intimate accommodations that promote immersion and comfort. We alternate between comfortable hotels, lodges nestled in nature, and a night spent with the inhabitants of a rural village.

Here is a list of the accommodations we most often book, for your information. If one of them is unavailable, we will book a similar establishment offering the same services and comfort.

1. Tortuguero National Park: Miss Junies Lodge
2. Monteverde: Hotel Historias Lodge

You will sleep in a double or twin room.

During our trip, we discovered a healthy and authentic Costa Rican cuisine, mainly made from local ingredients such as rice, black beans, plantains, and a wide variety of fresh tropical fruits.

1. Gallo Pinto: A staple of traditional breakfast, this iconic dish consists of a mixture of rice and black beans seasoned with herbs, often accompanied by eggs, pan-fried fresh cheese and fried plantains.
2. The Casado: The quintessential traditional lunch. It brings together on one plate rice, beans, a crunchy salad, sweet plantains and a protein of your choice (chicken, beef, fish or vegetarian option).
3. Regional specialties: Along our journey, we can taste typical dishes such as Chifrijo in La Fortuna (a bowl made of rice, beans, crispy pork, pico de gallo and tortilla chips) or preparations influenced by Caribbean cuisine on the Tortuguero side, where coconut milk and chili pepper bring a fragrant touch.
4. Drinks: We take advantage of meals to enjoy reflexos or naturales (fresh fruit juices blended with water or milk) and savor Costa Rican coffee, renowned among the best in the world for its finesse and aromas.

Throughout our journey, we favor small, intimate accommodations that promote immersion and comfort. We alternate between comfortable hotels, lodges nestled in nature, and a night spent with the inhabitants of a rural village.

Here is a list of the accommodations we most often book, for your information. If one of them is unavailable, we will book a similar establishment offering the same services and comfort.

1. Santa Rosa de Pocosol: Night at homestay (Homestay Juanilama)