COSTA RICA
There aren’t many countries in the world that tick every box for a family adventure — but Costa Rica is one of them. Volcanoes, sloths, jungle hikes, beaches, and ziplines — it’s basically one giant...
If you’re planning a family trip to Costa Rica, there’s a good chance one thing is right at the top of your list — seeing a sloth in the wild. There’s just something about these slow-moving...
There are some stays that don’t just show you a destination — they let you really experience it. For our family, that’s exactly what Chilamate Eco Retreat did. Hidden away off-the-beaten track in...
The lure of Costa Rica can be really strong. There are few other places in the world where you can see such incredible biodiversity, swim in two oceans and pack in some major adrenaline-fuelled fun...
When it comes to travelling with kids, opting for a hire car is often by far the most convenient (and sometimes most affordable) option. But it can also be REALLY daunting – turning up in a new...
If you’re planning your family trip to Costa Rica you’ve probably got the big-hitting destinations like Manuel Antonio, La Fortuna and Tamarindo in your sights. But if you’re also craving a real...
If like me, the image of Costa Rica you have in your mind includes lush jungle, wildlife galore and the most beautiful, pristine beaches you’ve ever seen, then Manuel Antonio National Park is the...
Absolutely no trip to Costa Rica is complete without seeing some of the famous wildlife. If you’re thinking of taking the kids to Costa Rica then it’s likely that you’ve got national parks and...
Looking for a family adventure that’s packed full of nature and the outdoors? If you’re like us and you’ve got kids who want to see and do EVERYTHING on holiday then Costa Rica might just be the dream...
Travelling as a family feels like a WHOLE different ball-game to all that previous travel we did pre-kids. These days, one of the first things I research whenever we have a destination in mind is...
Dreaming of a family trip to Costa Rica but wondering which beaches are actually kid-friendly? We visited beaches along both coasts of Costa Rica and have narrowed it down to the top 7 best beaches in...
This is your in-depth guide to Costa Rica travel with kids. Plus, download your free guide to Costa Rica family travel right here!...
For all of us, but especially our David Attenborough-inspired, wildlife-mad boys, seeing turtles nesting was one of those dream bucketlist activities. Whenever I’d dreamt about a trip to Costa Rica...
Updated July 2025 Imagine swimming with your kids as the ocean lights up around you like something from a fairytale. Listening to them shrieking with joy as they jump into this magical water from the...
We opted to spend the last two weeks of our time in Costa Rica on the Southern Caribbean Coast, taking some time to chill have a pretty hectic first three weeks! It’s the perfect spot in Costa Rica...
La Fortuna is firmly on the list for many travellers itineraries for Costa Rica, and rightly so. It’s the base for SO many adrenaline activities, and the views of the Arenal Volcano, that looms up...
