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Costa Rica: The Country That Dismantled Its Army, Built a Five-Leaf Hotel Rating, and Made Ecotourism Unavoidable
A conservation biologist's guide to traveling Costa Rica without falling for greenwashing — CST-certified lodges, national park logistics, public bus routes, and what the 'eco' label actually means.
Budget GuidesLa Fortuna on a Shoestring: The Real Costa Rica Behind the Resort Billboards
How to see Arenal Volcano, swim in waterfalls, and soak in hot springs for under 0 a day — without booking a single resort package.
Sustainable TravelMonteverde Is Not a Rainforest: A Conservation Biologist's Guide to Costa Rica's Cloud Forest
What the quetzal tours won't tell you, which reserve to visit on which morning, and why the mist is the operating condition — not the drama — in one of the world's most studied ecosystems.
Culture & HistorySan José, Costa Rica: The Capital That Abolished Its Army
Most travelers treat San José like a transit lounge. They land, check the bus schedule to the beach, and leave before the city shows its face. This is a mistake — but an understandable one.
Sustainable TravelThe Real Costa Rica Eco-Lodge Guide: Five Lodges Where Your Nightly Rate Funds Rainforest Conservation
Where to sleep in Costa Rica's rainforest without the guilt — five certified eco-lodges that actually fund conservation, employ local communities, and publish their impact.