Costa Rica With Little Kids

Send us a message!Five kids ages one and a half to six. Two families. One first international trip that could have gone off the rails at any moment, and somehow became the reason we keep booking flights. In this episode, we’re telling the full story of our Costa Rica vacation in Tamarindo, the “training wheels” trip that made traveling abroad with young kids feel possible.We get specific about what made it work: direct flights from southern California, a one-hour time difference, a destination where English is common, and a beach town that’s truly family-friendly. We also share the real parent logistics, like booking a rental house with a high chair and pack and play, bringing the double stroller that saved us in the airport, and the guardrail that protects friendships on travel day: each family gets themselves from point A to point B.Then we get into the memories and the reality. Sunset dinners, casual food truck nights, a catamaran cruise where the kids jump into open water, and the wildlife reminders that you’re not at home. We also talk about the curveballs like pink eye, what it’s like to visit a local clinic abroad, and why that “minor crisis” actually made us more confident travelers. Plus, the tradition that starts here and never leaves: mom’s day off and dad’s day off, with a spa reset that feels almost too good to be true.If you’re planning Costa Rica with kids, thinking about Tamarindo travel tips, or just trying to believe that family travel can be fun again, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share it with a parent who needs a nudge, and leave a review with your best tip for flying with little kids.Restaurants: Ocho Beach Club, Jardin Tamarindo, Dragonfly Bar & Grill, Pangas Beach Club, El Chiringuito Tamarindo, Restaurante VaqueroActivities: Sibou Spa, Diamante Eco Adventure Park, Marlin del Rey Catamaran, Tamarindo Boat Estuary Safari, Hacienda Pinilla Golf ClubAirlines: United Airlines, Alaskan AirlinesRental Car: HertzSupport the showThat wraps up today’s episode of Organized Chaos. Make sure to follow us on TikTok and Instagram @our.organized.chaos, and check out our website at www.ourorganizedchaos.com. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you can catch all of our episodes—we’ll see you next time. This post contains affiliate links. If you book or purchase through one of our links, Organized Chaos may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Disclaimer: These are our personal opinions and experiences; yours may differ, so please do your own research. We are not affiliated with any third parties mentioned unless expressly disclosed. If you choose to engage with any third-party products or services, you do so at your own discretion, and we are not responsible for any outcomes.