A Full Vacation Package for Mindful Travelers
Costa Rica is an epicenter for vacations for many reasons: the scenery, the adventures, the relaxation. But there is so much more! We are excited to introduce the latest vacation package from Richer with Travel to make travelling enjoyable and easy while contributing to local communities. Enjoy a unique adventure of 10 days filled with [...]
Tamarindo Travelers, Learn to Surf in Grande
Better Surf and Less of a Crowd at Playa Grande With so many people taking surf lessons in Tamarindo, the waves are looking a bit crowded over there these days. At myPlayaGrande, getting stoked on surfing is our first love, and we love sharing the magic. That's why we want to let you in on [...]
Family Fun at Frijoles Locos All Summer Long
What better way to celebrate graduation and show pride in your shiny new grad than a trip to Costa Rica? With summer already heating up, it’s not too late to get down to Playa Grande and play the days away. Frijoles Locos knows the value of stress-free family time, so they are extending their Family [...]
7 Tips When Renting A Car in Costa Rica
Getting to Costa Rica has gotten so much easier since the opening and continual expansion of the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Guanacaste’s capital of Liberia. Luckily, so has getting around the country as we all rejoice in better road conditions, map applications and road assistance. While ending up in small towns like [...]
Returning Visitors | Meet Mark Allison
When you have a story, share it—especially if it’s about Playa Grande! For those that know the area, tourists come and go...but they often return again and again. Take it from Mark Allison, a surf aficionado, and owner of Surf City Surf Shop that has been coming to Costa Rica’s Gold Coast since the late [...]
More Waves, Less People in the Line Up
No Doubt Playa Tamarindo Is a Hot Spot Tamarindo is one of THE hottest vacation destinations in all of Costa Rica. It has tons of speaking points: surfing, nightlife, shopping, restaurants. Being the surfing mecca of Costa Rica’s Gold Coast is bringing in troves of crowds. Consequently, this means traffic on the roads and in the [...]
Learn to Surf the Locos Way
Ask a surfer, and they’ll tell you there’s no better place to be than in the water. But for those who have never had the opportunity to learn, here’s your chance to learn. Once you pop up on your first wave, your smile won’t leave your face and you will keep going back for more! [...]
Experience Palo Verde
Immerse yourself in the natural wonder of Palo Verde National Park with a guided Rio Tempisque river tour during your stay in Playa Grande. Home to one of largest concentrated areas of aquatic birds in Central America, the banks of Rio Tempisque is teeming with life from the water to the treetops. A perfect adventure […]
10 Reasons You’ll Love Staying at RipJack Inn
Nestled along three miles of Playa Grande coastline, RipJack Inn is a beautiful place to hang your hat, kick off your shoes, and call home your entire vacation. RipJack Inn has recently annexed what was formerly known as Rancho Privado, and they just keep getting better. A perfect hotel for families, adventure groups, couples, or […]
The Ultimate Adventure
No Costa Rica vacation is complete without experiencing the thrill of the ultimate adventure at Canyon de la Vieja, packed with ziplining, rappelling, rock climbing, and white water rafting! MyPlayaGrande and friends recently called upon local naturalist guide and adventure expert, Javier Francisco Vargas Morales, for a guided excursion within the mighty Rincon de la […]
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