Category: Costa Rica

Planning to travel to Costa Rica? It’s one of our favorite countries! Costa Rica is a great adventure for families. From beaches to rainforests, and waterfalls, read about some of our favorite things to do in Costa Rica with kids. Plus get safety information and tips for visiting the country with children.

Is driving in Costa Rica safe? What to know before you go

Post author By Melissa
Post date July 22, 2021
17 Comments on Is driving in Costa Rica safe? What to know before you go

Parenthood and Passports = Is it safe to drive in costa rcia

Renting a car and driving in Costa Rica is one of the best ways to see the different regions of the country. From the beaches in Guanacaste to the Monteverde cloud forest, Manuel Antonio National…

Post author By Melissa
Post date July 2, 2021
1 Comment on The ultimate guide to Costa Rica with kids: A 6-day itinerary

Costa Rica is an ideal tropical location for a family vacation. Often considered an adventure destination, Costa Rica offers so much more than just adrenaline-pumping activities. It’s also a nature-lover’s paradise. With waterfalls, rainforests, volcanoes,…

Post author By Melissa
Post date April 20, 2021
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Parenthood and Passports - Hanging Bridges Costa Rica

Hanging bridge tours in Costa Rica are among the top-rated experiences in the small Central American country. There are several places in Costa Rica where you can walk through the canopy of the rain forest…

Post author By Melissa
Post date April 15, 2021
4 Comments on Zip lining in Costa Rica: What to know and where to go

Parenthood and Passports- ziplining Costa Rica

Costa Rica is an adventure seeker’s playground. The country is world-renown for its adrenaline-pumping zip-lining courses over the dense rainforests surrounding the Arenal Volcano and Monteverde region. If you are considering zip lining in Costa…

Post author By Melissa
Post date March 13, 2018
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UPDATED MAY 2019 – The Llanos de Cortes waterfall was once one of Costa Rica’s best kept secrets! Commonly misspelled as Llanos de Cortez, the waterfall is inexpensive to visit and absolutely stunning. Best of…

Post author By Melissa
Post date January 24, 2016
2 Comments on RIU Guanacaste (All-inclusive in Costa Rica)

Parenthood and Passports - RIU Guanacaste

RIU Guanacaste is one of numerous all-inclusive resorts in the western region of Costa Rica. It is one of two RIU resorts in Guanacaste. The other, RIU Palace, is directly adjacent to RIU Guanacaste. For…

Post author By Melissa
Post date January 24, 2016
No Comments on Hotel Silencio del Campo (La Fortuna hotel with HOT SPRINGS)

Parenthood and Passports - Hotel Silencio del Campo Costa Rica

Hotel Silencio del Campo is in the La Fortuna area of Costa Rica near the Arenal Volcano. It’s centrally located, so there is a lot to do within a 30-45 minute drive. When looking for…

Post author By Melissa
Post date January 24, 2016
No Comments on Where to eat in Costa Rica: Cafe y Macadamia

Parenthood and Passports- Cafe y Macademia Costa Rica

Cafe y Macadamia is rated one of the best restaurants in Costa Rica. It is a wonderful all-organic, family-owned restaurant, coffee bar, and shop that has spectacular food and great service. By no means are…