Rebecca Alwine
Featured trips & expertise
How to Get from Manuel Antonio to Corcovado National Park
Manuel Antonio and Corcovado National Park are separated by only 77 miles (125km) when traveling by land. When visiting the park, most people stay in one of two nearby towns and... read more
How to Get from Arenal/La Fortuna to Gulf de Papagayo
When heading from Arenal/La Fortuna to the Gulf de Papagayo, the 108-mile (173 km) trip will take you almost directly west to the coast. These two locations are connected by... read more
How to Get from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Arenal
Traveling from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to La Fortuna, gateway to Arenal Volcano National Park, takes you almost all of the way across the country. The 170 miles (274 km) will... read more
How to Get from San José to Monteverde
While the 83 miles (133 km) of Costa Rica that lay between San José and Monteverde may look short, the landscape makes the hilly, scenic trip between them at least 3 hours long.... read more
How to Get from Monteverde to Playa Sámara
Monteverde is only 88 miles (142 km) from Playa Sámara, but the short distance is deceiving. Both the provinces of Puntarenas and Guanacaste have some rough terrain, which... read more