Hiking at Tenorio National Park, Costa Rica

Tenorio National Park is a beautiful natural reserve located in Bijagua, Costa Rica. If you're driving between Liberia and La Fortuna, the national park is right on the way on Highway 6 and it's definitely worth a visit! The hike is by no means strenuous except for the stairs leading down to the waterfall. The rest of …

Cerro Chato Hike in La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Cerro Chato is a dormant volcano located next to the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. According to arenal.net, the volcano has been inactive for 3,500 years and has an elevation of about 3,740 feet. The hike is beautiful but quite challenging, mostly due to the steep inclines and mud. It is recommended that only …

Taking a bus from Alajuela (San José Airport) to Liberia

Finding updated bus information online can be difficult, especially in countries where bus schedules are flexible. While Colombia typically has buses that frequently arrive/depart, I quickly learned that Costa Rica (being a smaller country) has more limited bus options between cities. For example, you can find a bus that goes nearly anywhere from San José, …