Top 7 Free Things to Do in Tamarindo

Okey so you are still not sure if Costa Rica is the place for you? Maybe it is too expensive? Well yes it is more expensive than most countries in Central America but I am going to list the top 7 things you can do right here in Tamarindo that will not cost you a dollar. We get it, A Costa Rica Surf Camp or Tamarindo Surf Lessons can seem like quite expensive but no worries, there is a ton of things to do without spending all of your money so you can still jump on that surf board.

1. Beach – The number one (and maybe a bit obvious)...

A Day In The Life of an Iguana Surf Shop Intern

My name is Sofie Kyséla and roughly two months ago I moved to Costa Rica to embark on an internship at a Tamarindo Surf Shop  with my best friend Isabella Carerra: who will be blogging alongside me at Iguana Surf Shop. I do everything from helping out in the shop, cleaning, waxing boards, booking adventure tours, showing people around in town, and checking people in at the hotel. Sometimes it even includes cuddling puppies, taking in the breath taking views and jumping in the water. I am here to ensure you have the best time during your Costa...

Top 5 Tours To Do in Guanacaste

Hello everybody! Hope you are feeling great and already on your way to Costa Rica! Today’s blog post is going to be about which tours you just can’t miss when you are here in Costa Rica. Here at Iguana we have all kinds of Tamarindo Tours and you should really do at least one of them because there is so many Things to Do in Tamarindo. Whereas you are into adrenaline, nature, animals, water or something calm we have just the right tour for you! Below I am going to list the five tours I think are the best and that you get the most out of...

Copa Holdings to launch Colombia-based LCC Wingo

Copa Holdings, the Panama City based airline, is getting ready to launch Wingo, a low-cost subsidiary of Copa Airlines Colombia on December 1, 2016. The new airline will operate in a point-to-point business model with low operating costs and a simple organizational structure to ensure low prices, convenient payment methods, and the option for travelers to personalize their travel experiences based on the amenities and services that they value during their travel experience.

Copa Holdings is the parent company to both Copa Airlines, based...

Where Are Canadians Traveling This Holiday Season? Depends on What City They’re From

As we make our way through fall and gear up for the winter months, many Canadians are looking to get away from the cold and spend some vacation time in warmer climates. So just which destinations are the most popular for Canadian tourists? Well, it depends on which part of Canadian they’re coming from.

This winter, between December 1st and January 9th, Canadians will take an average of 10 vacation days, three more than travelers from the United States or the United Kingdom. And, due to the weak Canadian dollar, more and more Canadians...

20 Places to Travel in Your 20’s

Your twenties are the time for you to get out and see the world, explore what’s out there and really live before life gets too complicated and responsibilities consume you. Too bad your wallet and your bank account don’t necessarily agree. That’s why this list of 20 places to travel to in your 20’s is a great way to see the world without putting yourself in debt for the next decade.

The Croatian Coast While it’s gotten fancier over the years and become more popular it’s still a laid back destination for young travelers where...

Beer Drinkers Unite In Costa Rica For Oktoberfest

While Imperial may be the national beer of Costa Rica, microbrews and artisanal beers are on the rise in this tiny Central American country. Over the weekend of October 15th and 16th, Costa Rica held it’s forth annual Oktober Beer Fest. Home to over 40 microbreweries Costa Rica is being the hottest country in Latin America to grab a refreshing unique beer.

Since 2011, microbreweries have been taking over the beer scene with San Jose at the center of this beer movement. The 4th edition of the Oktoberfest featured local and international...

Costa Rica Adventure Vacations

There’s a new wave hitting the travel scene and it’s that of the adventure seekers. Sure, for some people sitting by a pool all day sipping cocktails with tiny umbrellas will do it, but for others vacations are turning into a chance to explore the world and get moving. So many people spend the majority of their time sitting behind a desk in an office or a cubicle so when you get to take a vacation the last thing you want to do is sit around. Here are some of the ways that active adventurers are getting out and seeing what the world has to...

Costa Rica with Kids

Costa Rica is known as a backpackers’ paradise but it’s also a great place for a family vacation. Taking your kids to Costa Rica is like taking them to giant playground where the parents can play, too! A family vacation to Costa Rica can be as relaxing or as adventure-packed as you like, but the best vacations combine both elements. Spending time in Costa Rica is a great way to bond as a family and the different trips that you can put together can be enjoyed by everyone.

The best way to enjoy Costa Rica is to travel to several locations....

Costa Rica on a Budget

It’s tricky to find the time and money to take a vacation and even trickier when you’ve got a family. Buying one plane ticket can be costly enough, but if you have to buy 4 or 5, suddenly it can seem like a family vacation is never going to happen. And it’s hard to get away from work and from life, which is why according to Allianz Travel Insurance’s Seventh Annual Vacation Confidence Index showed that more than 170 million Americans haven’t taken a vacation in the past 12 months and that 37% of people haven’t taken one in the past...