Are you starting your Costa Rica trip at Mangífera Hostel in Grecia and planning to continue to Monteverde? Taking the bus is a convenient option, and the good news is that there is a direct bus connection from Grecia to Monteverde. Below, we explain step by step how to travel from Grecia to Monteverde by bus, including where to book your ticket, where to catch the bus in Grecia, and what time you should be at the bus stop. Step 1: Book your bus ticket from San José to Montev

We normally have mixed feelings about zoos, because we believe it is much nicer to see wildlife where it belongs: in the wild. However, our experience at Zoo Ave in Costa Rica was different. Zoo Ave is an animal rescue and rehabilitation center where visitors can see a variety of Costa Rican wildlife. The animals that are on display are there because they cannot be returned to the wild, for example because of permanent injuries, or because they are undergoing rehabilitation w

Are you that type of person that rather enjoys to roam around the non-touristic, cheaper and hidden magical places? Then the 'national...

Peninsula de Osa and Corcovado National Park… Magical places. It’s estimated that this part of Costa Rica holds up 2,5% of the...

On Google Maps, you can clearly see that there are a lot of small roads North of Grecia. These roads are all more or less perpendicular...

Los Chorros waterfalls are a must visit when you stay with us in Grecia! This place, where two waterfalls of about 50 meters high tumble...

Just a 15-minute bus ride from the center of Grecia, Sarchí is best known for its traditional handcrafted oxcarts (carretas) and colorful artisan workshops. But there is more to Sarchí than its famous carretas. The Else Kientzler Botanical Garden, the town's distinctive church, local handicrafts and beautiful mountain views make Sarchí a worthwhile day trip from Grecia. In this guide, we share some of the best things to see and do in Sarchí Costa Rica, including how to get th