Is Playa Potrero safe? Yes, it's a quiet family beach town. Here's our honest take on what crime looks like here, how our houses are set up, and the simple habits that keep a trip trouble-free.
The Monkey Trail shaves 20 minutes off the drive to Playa Potrero — but it crosses a river that isn't always passable. Here's when to take it, when to skip it, and how to check conditions before you go.
Landing at Liberia? Here's our honest guide to the drive to Playa Potrero — the regular route, the real reasons that hour-twenty can run long, and a pointer to the shortcut everyone asks about.
Practical, locally-tested advice for once you land in Costa Rica — ATMs, cards, Apple Pay, medications, and where to get help in Playa Potrero if you need it. Part 3 of our trip-prep series.
A local's packing list for Costa Rica — what to bring for adults and kids, airline baggage limits, what customs will and won't allow, and the stuff you can safely leave at home.
Getting the paperwork right before you book — passport rules, Costa Rica visa requirements by nationality, proof of onward travel, and whether you need travel insurance. Part 1 of our Costa Rica trip-prep series.
Parents often ask the same three questions we did before booking their vacation: Is Costa Rica safe for kids? Can they drink the water? What if we get separated and don't speak the language? After years of bringing our own two kids to Guanacaste — and eventually buying a house here because of them — we can answer from experience. Short version: this might be the easiest country in the world to travel with children. Here's some important things we've learned.