Top 7 Must-Visit Destinations in Costa Rica for First-Time Travelers
Planning your first trip to Costa Rica? These 7 must-visit destinations will help you create the perfect adventure! 1. Arenal
November 26, 2025
Planning your first trip to Costa Rica? These 7 must-visit destinations will help you create the perfect adventure! 1. Arenal
Thinking about traveling to Costa Rica? This incredible country is a paradise for adventure lovers! While there are countless exciting
So, you’ve booked a stay at a river lodge in Costa Rica, congratulations! Or if you’re still in the planning
Why Our Guests Keep Coming Back to Costa Rica Costa Rica is more than a destination — it’s an experience
With over 930 bird species recorded within its borders—more than all of North America—Costa Rica stands out as a dream
Costa Rica, a small Central American country, is a haven for adventure seekers, nature lovers, and anyone craving an escape
Why Costa Rica Should Be Your Next Family Vacation Destination? Planning a family vacation can often feel like a balancing
I’m Reta Boychuk paddler and adventure traveler from Canada. I’m in Costa Rica for the next few months paddling
Costa Rica: A Food Lover’s Guide
This travel diaries capture the essence of Costa Rica’s natural and cultural beauty! Jean accurately describes her experience on this blog!
Explore the beauty of the Caribbean with one of our top trips, The Best of the Caribbean!
Costa Rica is known for it’s Chocolate – and a tour hits the spot to learn all about how this confection is made. Get a taste of Costa Rican Chocolate!
Costa Rica’s Independence Day. A Joyful Mosaic of Heritage, Unity, and Pura Vida! A celebration you don’t want to miss while in Costa Rica!
Manuel Antonio Costa Rica is a Tropical Paradise of Pristine Beaches and Biodiversity, a place you need to visit!
Riding an ATV through the Costa Rican jungle? Yes please! What to expect when you add this fun tour to your itinerary
What happens when you travel in 5 days and realize a kid passport has expired? Here’s our story and what I wish I knew.
We loved taking you down the river! We loved taking you down the river! We hope you enjoyed your Humanitarian
Sloths! You want to see one – but why? And how can you make sure you spot one on your trip!
While you are planning your trip to Costa Rica, you might hear areas referred to as the Rainforest or Cloud Forest. What is the difference?
When is the best time to travel to Costa Rica? Here are some of our favorite reasons why you should come during the off season!
Check out this hidden gem in the heart of Costa Rica. You’ll get botanical gardens but then you’ll find there is so much more!
Considering renting a car in Costa Rica? Here’s some things we want you to consider to help you make your decision.
Costa Rica is a country known for its natural beauty, and one way to fully immerse yourself in that beauty is by exploring the country’s hanging bridges.
Everyone has different traditions and favorite things that they do for the Christmas holiday. Costa Rica is no exception.
Night Hike – what is it? Who would enjoy it? Do I need a guide? All your questions answered for this fun activity for young and old!
La Fortuna is known for being relaxing and full of adventure. There is so much to see and do here! Check it out!
A story about Pie and Flooding in Costa Rica and how the team at Amazing Vacations will take care of you!
Is Jungle Camp worth it? Should you go? What will it be like? Our employee went and this is what they experienced. Decide for yourself!
We loved taking you down the river! We hope you enjoyed your Humanitarian Experience in Costa Rica! We want to
I didn’t like adventure. What would a river activity on my trip be like?
Pejibaye – It’s not just a river in Costa Rica that we love to play on. It’s also a town – and a fruit? Find out more!
There’s this thing called the Tarzan Swing in Costa Rica. It gave me a scary and bad impression. It was the wrong impression.
Will I have issues with bugs in Costa Rica? It’s a buggy situation, read all about it!
When planning a trip, a visit to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens is highly recommended by our staff.
Walter and his family are here to show you how to make delicious Costa Rican dishes.
When is the best time to go Diving and Snorkeling in Costa Rica? Contact us to plan your trip.
How the Zapos frog became the face of Amazing Vacations
Experience the tallest volcano in Costa Rica with River
Week 2 Takes us to Turrialba and down the Pacuare River… we tried to go up but got way tired.
The ultimate family vacation experience. Learn about the food and culture of Costa Rica
This Class II to III river has family friendly sections suitable for a variety of floating options. Choose a kayak, SUP ducky or raft for your trip down the Pejibaye River.
Q & A style guide to help you find the best guide for your Costa Rica trip
We’ve done our research over several trips over the years. We take what we learn to provide the best whitewater rafting experiences. This is our most recent scouting adventure.
Our report of a full week of our family whitewater kayaking trip. Read on to see what happened on our adventure