Flying Trapeze in Paradise
If you take an easy one-hour bus from Manuel Antonio, you’ll find yourself in the cute, developing beach town of Dominical. We arrived in the midst of a local surf competition and sat watching the surfers for hours on end; it appears the perfect beach for beginner and...
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio: A Must See!
Somehow it went right over our heads that it was an eight hour travel day from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio, but we found out last minute that the only bus is at 6am. To get to Manuel Antonio from Monteverde: Bus #1: 6am bus to Punta Arenas, arrive in Punta Arenas...
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
People usually go to Monteverde for one reason: to wander the Monteverde Cloud Reserve. For a $10 entrance fee, you have access to all of the trails throughout the reserve (and you can have a guide for an additional cost as well). We decided that a guide was...
Extremo Canopy Tours: Monteverde
We didn’t want to waste any time once in Monteverde, and Sleepers Hostel immediately helped us book a canopy tour, set to depart an hour after we arrived in Monteverde. Extremo Canopy Tours, advertised all over the city, picked us up on time and brought us to the main...
La Fortuna to Monteverde via Jeep-Boat-Jeep
To get from La Fortuna to Monteverde is tricky by public bus, and takes about eight hours total. We were prepared to spend an entire day sweating on the bus, but then someone suggested that we take the “Jeep-Boat-Jeep” from La Fortuna to Monteverde for $20. Not only...Hi, I’m Sarah!
Hello World! I’m Sarah Gallo, The Five Foot Traveler, and I choose to dream out loud. After conquering a crippling fear of flying, I’ve developed an unquenchable passion for traveling. Since my newfound freedom, I have set foot on all seven continents, explored 114 countries, and continue to strive to live life to the fullest. Continue Reading…
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