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Planning Guides

Practical guides that go beyond the map.

Updated: November 5, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

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Sailboats at anchor in a calm bay at dusk
Sailboats at anchor in a calm bay at dusk · Photo: Original image
Planning Guides

Departure point vs attraction: why the map shows both

The pin for Caño Island is not where you board the boat.

Red-roofed houses on a hillside with mountains behind
Red-roofed houses on a hillside with mountains behind · Photo: Original image
Planning Guides

How to read Costa Rica travel-time estimates

Short distances, slow roads.

Curved bay and beach with forested hills behind
Curved bay and beach with forested hills behind · Photo: Original image
Planning Guides

Choosing a base so tours come to you

Fewer drives, more time doing things.