I would definitely say check out Arenal as well — just because it would be great to see another side of Costa Rica! Four days did give us a nice feel for Puerto Viejo. I would have stayed a little longer but we were counting down to our flight, and it was pretty pricey for our budget so we felt a little budget guilty just hanging there for too many days 🙂

I’m going to be in Costa Rica for 8 days in July. I’m planning on spending most of the time in puerto viejo, but thinking about giving a couple nights to arenal.

Just wondering if your 4 days in puerto viejo gave you a good fill of the area. I’d probably be there for 5 if I do decide to go to arenal.

Hey Natasha! My first trip to Costa Rica was in high school and I unfortunately don’t recall the names of anywhere we stayed when we weren’t with my host family. The second time, we really enjoyed Rockin’ J’s in Puerto Viejo for something a little funky and different! Hope that helps!

It was and those that followed have been equally rocky. Looking forward to things evening out soon!

Yeah, Citibank has my ire forever and ever! I recently filed a complaint with some financial review board which did give me closure on the whole situation.

Ha, this was actually one of my more laid-back months 🙂 Only four destinations!

Unfortunately things were rocky for a while, Jo, so there will be a few more rollercoaster ones ahead 🙂 Luckily it seems things have finally started to ease off!

Thanks Anne, love to hear that!