Exploring Costa Rica

Being a Costa Rica travel enthusiast since 2009, I designed this website for you to get to know Costa Rica and what this beautiful country has to offer! A popular term used in Costa Rica to refer to a friend or a person is 'mae'. Hence, the name of this website: 'Costa Rica Mae'.

About

The About section is a quick-guide to start your journey. It contains all kinds of information like, regions, seasons, flora & fauna and much more.

Prepare

The Prepare section contains practical information about travelling to Costa Rica, a Packing List, Itineraries, renting a car and more.

Travel

The Travel section contains information and tips on how to travel within the country by car or public transport.

Explore

The Explore section contains detailed information, pictures, impressions and tips for every region in Costa Rica.

Highlights Map

A Google Maps based map with all the highlights described in the Explore section. A powerful visual when planning your trip.

Stories

Discover Costa Rica through Short Stories, interesting facts, or Everyday Experiences.

FAQ

The most Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.

Packing List for Costa Rica

Packing List

Looking for a Packing List? Tips and details on what you need to take with you, when and why.