Costa Rica Archives • Trans-Americas Journey

We’ve got travel to Costa Rica covered in dozens of travel blog posts about adventure travel, luxury travel, hotels, food, destinations, special events, local markets, festivals, parks, culture, wildlife, and much more from across this Central American country. Or start with our Costa Rica Travel Guide.

Our Latest Work: Costa Rica’s Capital, More Galapagos, Bolivian Booze, and Where to Travel NOW

Our latest freelance travel stories cover the revitalized capital of Costa Rica, travel to the Galapagos Islands, celebrity singani from Bolivia, and where to travel in Latin America right now.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-02-20T10:48:37-03:00February 24, 2018 || Posted in: Published Work, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Bolivia

Our Latest Work: FARC in Colombia, Al Capone in Panama, Zorro in Ecuador, and Central American Hotels

Our latest freelance travel stories cover FARC guerillas in Colombia, Al Capone in Panama, Zorro in Ecuador and much more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-02-20T10:49:55-03:00March 14, 2016 || Posted in: Published Work, Guatemala, Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador

9 Best Budget Hotels in Central America

Meet our 9 best budget hotels in Central America, including winners in Belize, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-24T14:43:58-04:00June 27, 2015 || Posted in: Belize, Guatemala, Panama, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica—Budget Hotels, Hotels

Border Crossing 101: Paso Canoas, Panama to Paso Canoas, Costa Rica

Border crossing tips from Paso Canoas, Panama to Paso Canoas, Costa Rica including fees, procedures, insurance requirements, and more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-05-15T14:44:57-04:00November 16, 2014 || Posted in: Costa Rica, Panama—Border Crossings

Border Crossing 101: Paso Canoas, Costa Rica to Paso Canoas, Panama

Border crossing tips from Paso Canoas, Costa Rica to Paso Canoas, Panama including fees, procedures, insurance requirements, and more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-05-15T15:16:03-04:00September 28, 2014 || Posted in: Panama, Costa Rica—Border Crossings

Border Crossing 101: Sixaola, Costa Rica to Guabito, Panama

Border crossing tips from Sixaola, Costa Rica to Guabito, Panama including fees, insurance, procedures, regulations, and more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-05-15T15:51:26-04:00June 20, 2014 || Posted in: Panama, Costa Rica—Border Crossings

Best of the Trans-Americas Journey 2013 – Best Adventure Travel in Panama, Costa Rica, and Colombia

Our best adventure travel 2013 list includes horseback riding in Costa Rica, SCUBA diving in Panama, paragliding in Colombia, and much more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-25T07:59:41-04:00January 6, 2014 || Posted in: Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia—Best Of, Adventure Travel

Our 22 Best Hotels in Costa Rica

Our 22 best hotels in Costa Rica, including boutique hotels, bargain hotels, eco hotels, family hotels, luxury hotels, and more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-25T08:40:51-04:00September 30, 2013 || Posted in: Costa Rica—Our Favorite Posts, Hotels, Boutique Hotels, Budget Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel

12 3···9 Next

Wine Country Travel Guide: Where to Eat, Drink, and Sleep in Mendoza City, Argentina

Our Latest Work: Luxury Hotel Reviews in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina

City Travel Guide: Iquitos, Amazon Basin, Peru

Costa del Mar Sunglasses Review: The Official Trans-Americas Journey Sunglasses Since 2008

Costa Rica

Join Our List

Contact Us