Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas

Day four in Cahuita: navigating the new park donation system, walking the coastal trail from Kelly Creek to Puerto Vargas, and finding the best local soda for lunch. I also check on my DIMEX residency card status and share what a day here actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Cahuita, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Cahuita National Park, Kelly Creek Station, Playa Blanca, Soda Kawe, El Centro, Banco de Costa Rica, Playa Negra, Aroma, Coffee Bar & Breakfast. Covered: Cahuita National Park trail details, Local dining costs and soda culture, Residency DIMEX application status, Community safety and history, Public transport and SIM cards. Chapters:00:00 El Centro01:20 Kelly Creek Station03:12 Soda Kawe06:32 Playa Negra08:34 Reggae Bar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cahuita #CostaRicaTravel #CaribbeanCoast #LimónProvince #CahuitaNationalPark #SlothsOfCR #AfroCaribbeanCulture #ResidencyInCR #DIMEXCard #LocalSodaFood #SlowTravel #PuraVidaLife #CoralReefConservation #BudgetTravelCR #WalterFerguson #ReggaeBarCahuita #TravelTipsCR #SeptemberInCR https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Day three in Cahuita: hiking the coastal trail through Cahuita National Park, observing sloths and monkeys, snorkeling the coral reef, and navigating local costs and community rhythms. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Cahuita, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Cahuita National Park, Kelly Creek Entrance, Playa Blanca, Puerto Vargas, Soda Kawe, La Playa Coffee & Gelato, Bungalow Malú Lodge, Reggae Bar. Covered: Cahuita National Park trail details, Wildlife observation (sloths, monkeys), Local dining costs and soda culture, Residency DIMEX application status, Community safety and history, Public transport and SIM cards. Chapters:00:00 Bungalow Malú Lodge01:54 Soda Kawe03:59 Playa Blanca06:10 Puerto Vargas08:59 Tree of Life Wildlife Rescue Center A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CostaRicaTravel #CahuitaNationalPark #PuraVidaLife #CaribbeanCoastCR #WildlifeWatching #SlothSanctuary #ResidencyJourney #LocalFoodCosts #EcoTourism #AfroCaribbeanCulture #TravelBudget #HikingCostaRica #ReefConservation #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadCR #LimónProvince #BungalowMaluLodge #LaPlayaCoffee https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela settles into her new base in Cahuita, exploring the coastal trail of the national park, navigating the local economy, and reflecting on the shift from Puerto Viejo’s festival energy to a quieter, more rooted Caribbean life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Cahuita, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: El Centro, Kelly Creek, Soda Kawe, Cahuita National Park, Playa Blanca, Coco's Bar, Aroma Coffee Bar & Breakfast, Island Restaurant. Covered: Cahuita relocation, park trails and wildlife, local dining costs, residency logistics, community safety and history. Chapters:00:00 Cahuita01:50 Reggae Bar03:46 El Centro07:05 Banco de Costa Rica08:40 Tree of Life Wildlife Rescue Center A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CostaRicaTravel #CahuitaNationalPark #LimónProvince #AfroCaribbeanCulture #DigitalNomadCR #ResidencyInCostaRica #GreenSeasonCR #WildlifeConservation #CaribbeanFood #SlowTravel #PuraVidaLife #ReefProtection #SoloTravelCostaRica #EcoTourism #CalypsoMusic #BudgetTravelCR #NatureLovers #TalamancaRegion https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela packs up her cabin in Puerto Viejo, visits Cafe Rico for a final coffee, and reflects on the quiet transition from Caribbean slow life to the highland climb. Practical tips on transit, costs, and the DIMEX residency wait. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Cabin, Route 36, Playa Negra, Sol del Caribe, Banco de Costa Rica, Cafe Rico, Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José. Covered: Puerto Viejo departure logistics, MEPE bus travel details, DIMEX residency status update, Local cafe and restaurant costs, SIM card and banking tips. Chapters:00:00 Cabin03:36 Banco de Costa Rica07:15 San José A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoViejo #CostaRicaTravel #LimónProvince #DIMEXResidency #DigitalNomadCR #CaribbeanCoast #SoloTraveler #SustainableTravel #GalloPinto #CoffeeLovers #BusTravel #SlowTravel #CentralValley #SanJoséCR #KolbiSIM #PuraVidaLife #BudgetTravel #Talamanca https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela packs up her final day on the Caribbean coast, navigating the post-festival calm, checking residency paperwork, and preparing for the drive north. She shares practical costs, local tips, and reflections on life in Talamanca before heading inland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Cafe Rico, Playa Negra, Soda near lifeguard tower, Hotel Banana Azul, Supermarket Pan Dulce, Banco de Costa Rica, Iriria Specialty Coffee House, Sol del Caribe. Covered: Puerto Viejo daily life, Banking and currency exchange, Residency bureaucracy, Local food costs, Road trip preparation, Community development tensions. Chapters:00:00 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca01:38 Playa Negra03:21 Banco de Costa Rica06:40 Sol del Caribe08:01 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CostaRicaTravel #PuertoViejo #LimónProvince #DigitalNomadCR #ResidencyVisa #CaribbeanCoast #SustainableTravel #BribriCulture #ReefConservation #CostaRicaFood #TravelTips #SoloFemaleTravel #LatinAmerica #EcoTourism #PuraVidaLife #WolabaParade #CacaoTrails #Talamanca https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Day twelve in Puerto Viejo. Daniela explores the Bribri cacao culture at Cacao Trails, reflects on the DIMEX residency wait, and enjoys the quiet atmosphere after the Wolaba Parade. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Cacao Trails - Museo de Cacao, Sol del Caribe, Cafe Rico, Playa Negra, Banco de Costa Rica. Covered: Bribri Cacao Culture, DIMEX Residency Wait, Local Dining Costs, Safety in Puerto Viejo, Post-Festival Atmosphere, Banking Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Forest03:23 Sol del Caribe06:55 Playa Negra A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoViejo #CostaRicaTravel #BribriCulture #CacaoTrails #PuraVida #ResidencyProcess #DIMEXCard #CaribbeanCoast #SustainableTourism #IndigenousArtisans #CoffeeAndChocolate #LimonProvince #SlowTravel #ExpatLife #ReefConservation #Talamanca #DigitalNomadCR #EcoTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela explores the Bribri indigenous cacao culture at Cacao Trails, navigates the lingering post-festival quiet in Puerto Viejo, and updates on her residency application. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Playa Negra, Cacao Trails - Museo de Cacao, Sol del Caribe, Cahuita National Park, Punta Uva, Manzanillo, Banco de Costa Rica. Covered: Bribri Indigenous Culture, Cacao Trails Tour, DIMEX Residency Wait, Post-Festival Atmosphere, Local Food Costs, Reef Conservation Awareness. Chapters:00:00 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca01:17 Sol del Caribe03:44 Banco de Costa Rica06:29 Punta Uva A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoViejo #Talamanca #BribriCulture #CacaoTrails #CostaRicaTravel #CaribbeanCoast #ResidencyProcess #DIMEXCard #ReefConservation #SlowTravel #PuraVida #EcoTourism #IndigenousHeritage #ChocolateLovers #PuntaUva #LimónProvince #DigitalNomadCR #TravelBudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela spends a full day at Punta Uva snorkeling the reef, eats local Caribbean food, visits the Jaguar Rescue Center, and reflects on the reef's conservation fight and what it means to live slowly in Puerto Viejo. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Playa Cocles, Punta Uva, Manzanillo, Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, Jaguar Rescue Center, Banco de Costa Rica, Cafe Rico, Super Banana Market. Covered: Punta Uva Snorkeling, Jaguar Rescue Center, Reef Conservation Debate, Caribbean Cuisine Costs, Daily Life in Puerto Viejo, Residency Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca01:55 Playa Cocles03:57 Manzanillo06:06 Jaguar Rescue Center08:47 Sea A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoViejo #CostaRicaTravel #PuntaUva #SnorkelingCR #JaguarRescueCenter #AfroCaribbeanCulture #LimónProvince #CahuitaNationalPark #SustainableTravel #WildlifeConservation #CaribbeanFood #GandocaManzanillo #DigitalNomadCR #ResidencyProcess #TravelTips #EcoTourism #RainforestLife #BeachDay https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela navigates the post-festival quiet in Puerto Viejo, visits the Jaguar Rescue Center to check on rescued wildlife, and reflects on the tension between tourism growth and reef conservation. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Jaguar Rescue Center, Cafe Rico, Sol del Caribe, Banco de Costa Rica, Hotel Banana Azul, Playa Negra, Salsa Brava, Cacao Trails. Covered: Jaguar Rescue Center, DIMEX Residency Process, Puerto Viejo Costs, Reef Conservation Debate, Caribbean Cuisine, Daily Life in Puerto Viejo. Chapters:00:00 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca01:36 Sol del Caribe03:18 Banco de Costa Rica04:57 Salsa Brava A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoViejo #CostaRicaTravel #CaribbeanCoast #JaguarRescueCenter #PuraVida #SoloTravel #DigitalNomad #CostaRicaLiving #ReefConservation #BribiCulture #SlowTravel #WildlifeConservation #LatinAmerica #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #EcoTourism #ResidencyInCR #AfroCaribbean https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela explores the quiet before the storm of Independence Day celebrations, visits a local soda for breakfast, and reflects on the rhythm of life in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca as September begins. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Sol del Caribe, Banco de Costa Rica, Cacao Trails, Jaguar Rescue Center, Playa Negra, Beach Break Bar & Restaurant, Salsa Brava. Covered: Puerto Viejo daily life, Banking and residency logistics, Caribbean cuisine costs, Environmental conservation debates, Bribri cultural sites, Independence Day buildup. Chapters:00:00 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca02:31 Sol del Caribe07:33 Playa Negra10:33 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoViejo #CostaRicaTravel #CaribbeanCoast #AfroCaribbeanCulture #ResidencyCR #GalloPinto #ReefConservation #BribriChocolate #SoloFemaleTravel #DigitalNomadCR #PuraVida #CahuitaNationalPark #JaguarRescueCenter #Talamanca #LatinAmericaTravel #EcoTourism #ReggaeLife #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela spends a quiet day at Manzanillo and Gandoca-Manzanillo refuge, reflects on the cost of living in Puerto Viejo, and tunes into the local pulse of reef conservation before Independence Day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Manzanillo, Gandoca-Manzanillo refuge, Sendero Punta Mona, Caribbean Coffee Experience, KOKi Beach Restaurant & Bar. Covered: Manzanillo day trip, Gandoca-Manzanillo refuge, Cost of living, Reef conservation, Independence Day, Caribbean food. Chapters:00:00 Manzanillo00:48 Sendero Punta Mona02:25 Beach03:45 Caribbean Coffee Experience05:24 Street06:36 KOKi Beach Restaurant & Bar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoViejo #Manzanillo #GandocaManzanillo #CostaRicaTravel #CaribbeanCoast #Sloth #ReefConservation #CostaRicaLiving #TravelGuide #CaribbeanFood #Rondon #IndependenceDay #WolabaParade #JaguarRescueCenter #SlowTravel #PuraVida https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela spends a day at Punta Uva, snorkeling the calm turquoise bay and reflecting on the coral reef's quiet fight for survival. She also checks in on the Jaguar Rescue Center's transformer campaign, prices a local lunch, and considers what it really costs to live slowly on the Caribbean coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Cafe Rico, Punta Uva, Jaguar Rescue Center, Beach Break Bar & Restaurant, Playa Chiquita, Cocles, Manzanillo, Gandoca-Manzanillo refuge. Covered: Punta Uva snorkeling and reef health, Jaguar Rescue Center and transformer campaign, Caribbean food and cost of living, Salsa Brava pier delay and reef protection, Slow travel and local life in Puerto Viejo. Chapters:00:00 Punta Uva01:22 Cocles03:57 Jaguar Rescue Center05:54 Manzanillo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuntaUva #PuertoViejo #CostaRicaTravel #SnorkelingCostaRica #JaguarRescueCenter #CaribbeanCoast #ReefConservation #SlowTravel #AfroCaribbeanCulture #Talamanca #Cahuita #Manzanillo #PuraVida #CostOfLivingCostaRica #WildlifeConservation #CaribbeanFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela experiences the Wolaba Parade in Puerto Viejo, a vibrant Afro-Caribbean street celebration of calypso, reggae, and dance. She also looks at the local cost of living, reflects on the town's safety and conservation efforts, and captures the real, beating heart of the Caribbean coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Playa Negra, Salsa Brava, Cacao Trails, Hotel Banana Azul, Playa Cocles, Beach Break Bar & Restaurant, Cafe Rico, Iriria Specialty Coffee House. Covered: Wolaba Parade and festival atmosphere, Afro-Caribbean and Bribri culture in Talamanca, Cost of living and eating in Puerto Viejo, Local safety concerns and sensible practices, Reef conservation and development conflict, Beach life and relaxation. Chapters:00:00 Salsa Brava01:13 Cafe Rico02:30 Playa Negra04:27 Playa Cocles05:28 Iriria Specialty Coffee House A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WolabaParade #PuertoViejo #CostaRicaCaribbean #AfroCaribbeanCulture #Talamanca #CostaRicaTravel #LivingInCostaRica #PlayaNegra #ReggaeCostaRica #CaribbeanCuisine #Bribri #CacaoTour #PuraVida #JaguarRescueCenter #SalsaBrava #CostaRicaTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela investigates the stalled pier project threatening Salsa Brava reef, eats Caribbean rice and beans at Sol del Caribe for about 3,500 colones, and reflects on Puerto Viejo's choice to protect its reef over development. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Playa Negra, Salsa Brava, Playa Cocles, Sol del Caribe, Manzanillo, Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, Jaguar Rescue Center. Covered: Puerto Viejo pier environmental appeal, Reef conservation and tourism conflict, Caribbean cuisine and cost, Wolaba Parade preview, Wildlife and safety in Talamanca, Local infrastructure and development. Chapters:00:00 Salsa Brava01:44 Jaguar Rescue Center02:37 Playa Cocles03:29 Manzanillo04:28 Forest trail05:20 Evening on the porch06:14 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoViejo #CostaRicaTravel #CaribbeanCoast #SalsaBrava #ReefProtection #WolabaParade #AfroCaribbeanCulture #SolDelCaribe #PlayaCocles #Manzanillo #GandocaManzanillo #JaguarRescueCenter #Talamanca #EcoTravel #Snorkeling #HowlerMonkeys #LivingInCostaRica #PuraVida https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Day three in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca: Daniela walks the black sand of Playa Negra, learns why a planned pier is stalled, and eats her way through the town's Caribbean soul. A story about a community that chose its reef over a promise of progress, with real costs of living here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Playa Negra, Pan Dulce, Salsa Brava, Iriria Specialty Coffee House, Sol del Caribe, Hone Creek, Jaguar Rescue Center. Covered: Puerto Viejo pier environmental appeal and reef protection, Caribbean cuisine and local sodas, Wolaba Parade preparation, Jaguar Rescue Center conservation campaign, Cost of living and eating in Puerto Viejo, Afro-Caribbean culture and identity in Talamanca. Chapters:00:00 Playa Negra00:33 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca04:20 Sol del Caribe06:41 Salsa Brava08:23 Jaguar Rescue Center A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoViejo #Talamanca #CostaRicaTravel #CaribbeanCoast #SalsaBrava #PlayaNegra #SaveTheReef #WolabaParade #AfroCaribbeanCulture #JaguarRescueCenter #SlowTravel #EcoTourism #CacaoTour #LivingInCostaRica #ReggaeLife #PuraVida #BeachTown #ReefConservation https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela explores Cahuita National Park's coral reef and rainforest trails, samples Caribbean rice and beans, and checks in on the Jaguar Rescue Center's transformer campaign in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Cahuita National Park, Punta Uva, Playa Negra, Jaguar Rescue Center, Sol del Caribe, Cafe Rico, Como en mi Casa, Talamanca Viewpoint. Covered: Cahuita National Park reef and trails, Caribbean cuisine and cost of living, Jaguar Rescue Center conservation work, Banking and Sinpe Móvil for residents, Wolaba Parade and local festival prep. Chapters:03:05 Cafe Rico04:22 Sol del Caribe05:40 BCR branch06:42 Punta Uva07:41 Como en mi Casa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoViejoDeTalamanca #CahuitaNationalPark #CaribbeanCoastCostaRica #CostaRicaSnorkeling #JaguarRescueCenter #WolabaParade #AfroCaribbeanCulture #CostaRicaTravel #PuntaUva #CaribbeanFood #CoconutRiceAndBeans #BribriCacao #CostaRicaLiving #MoveToCostaRica #TalamancaCoast #ReggaeCostaRica #SlothRescue #CahuitaReef https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela arrives in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca after a three-hour drive from Turrialba. She navigates the coastal road, the town's vibe, and real costs of living by the sea — with a nod to the Wolaba Parade and the Jaguar Rescue Center. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Playa Cocles, Playa Negra, Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva, Sol del Caribe, Cafe Rico, Hotel Banana Azul, Como en La Gloria. Covered: Arrival and orientation, Caribbean cuisine and local sodas, Cost of living in Puerto Viejo, Banco de Costa Rica and banking, Kolbi SIM and telecom, Wolaba Parade and festivals, Jaguar Rescue Center and wildlife conservation, Beach districts: Cocles, Chiquita, Punta Uva. Chapters:00:00 Sol del Caribe01:39 Manzanillo02:48 Cafe Rico04:07 Como en La Gloria05:19 Playa Chiquita06:39 CHOCORART A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoViejo #CostaRica #CaribbeanCoast #TravelCostaRica #WolabaParade #JaguarRescueCenter #BribriCacao #CahuitaNationalPark #SalsaBrava #PlayaNegra #PuntaUva #CostaRicaTravel #DigitalNomadCostaRica #PuertoViejoFood #CaribbeanCuisine #CostaRicaLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

On her last full day in Turrialba, Daniela visits the Santa Cruz dairy farms for fresh queso turrialbeño, takes a final walk to the damaged bridge, and reflects on the town's storm recovery and resilient spirit. She also shares practical costs for eating and sleeping in this Costa Rican valley town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Turrialba, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Hotel Casa de Lis, Mercado Municipal, Secret Coffee, Santa Cruz district, Río Turrialba bridge, Fratelli Cocina Italiana, El Patio 2.0, Honey Dipper. Covered: Local cheese and dairy farms, Storm recovery and infrastructure, Eating well on a budget in Turrialba, Reflection on leaving, previewing Tortuguero, Volcano awareness in daily life. Chapters:00:00 Hotel Casa de Lis02:06 Secret Coffee04:18 Country road06:27 Fratelli Cocina Italiana07:50 El Patio 2.009:11 Honey Dipper10:23 Night, quiet, rain dripping A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Turrialba #CostaRicaTravel #QuesoTurrialba #CheeseLovers #SantaCruzTurrialba #PuraVida #CostaRicaFood #TravelCostaRica #TurrialbaVolcano #LocalFood #GalloPinto #CentralValleyCostaRica #CheeseFarm #CostaRicaAdventure #TurrialbaAfterStorm #CaribbeanSlope https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela's final morning in Turrialba: a last breakfast at the market, one more look at the damaged bridge, and the bus ride to San José to collect her DIMEX card. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Turrialba, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Mercado Municipal, Puente Las Monjas, Parroquia San Buenaventura, Secret Coffee, Aquiares, Turrialba Volcano, La Suiza, Río Pacuare. Covered: DIMEX residency card pickup, Rural cost of living, Departure from Turrialba, Bus transit to San José, Storm aftermath and infrastructure. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room interior01:12 Mercado Municipal04:57 Aquiares05:47 La Suiza A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Turrialba #CostaRica #DIMEX #Residency #BusTravel #CostaRicaTravel #GreenSeason #TurrialbaBridge #MercadoMunicipal #GalloPinto #QuesoTurrialba #PacuareRiver #PacificoSur #TravelDiaries #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela gets word her DIMEX residency card is ready, takes a final walk through Turrialba's storm-scarred streets, and crosses the damaged Puente Las Monjas one last time before heading back to San José. A reflection on paperwork, place, and the cost of a quiet life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Turrialba, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Puente Las Monjas, Río Turrialba, Parroquia San Buenaventura, Banco Nacional, CATIE botanical gardens, Mercado Municipal, Secret Coffee, Kapë Coffee Shop. Covered: DIMEX card pickup, Turrialba last day, Bridge closure, Local breakfast cost, Bus to San Jose. Chapters:00:00 Turrialba01:57 Puente Las Monjas03:08 River05:18 Parroquia San Buenaventura06:30 Santa Cruz07:37 Bus ride A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CostaRica #Turrialba #ResidencyLife #DIMEX #MovingToCostaRica #PuraVida #TravelCostaRica #CostaRicaTravel #GreenSeason #RíoTurrialba #PuenteLasMonjas #CatieGardens #CostaRicaEats #TurrialbaCheese #BusTravel #ExpatLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela spends her final full day in Turrialba checking on the damaged bridge, visiting the CATIE botanical gardens, and reflecting on the town's quiet resilience. She notes the costs of local meals and coffee, and plans her next move toward the Caribbean. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Turrialba, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Puente Blanco, Parroquia San Buenaventura, Loco's Restaurante y Bar, CATIE botanical gardens, Mercado Municipal, Secret Coffee. Covered: CATIE botanical gardens, Bridge closure and river conditions, Local food and coffee, DIMEX card status update, Turrialba cost of living, Departure plans. Chapters:00:00 Puente Blanco01:01 CATIE botanical gardens02:24 Garden04:28 Mercado Municipal05:35 River06:33 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Turrialba #CostaRicaTravel #CATIE #BotanicalGarden #RiverBridge #Casado #TravelDiary #DIMEX #ResidencyInCostaRica #QueSourTurrialba #CartagoProvince #CaribbeanCoast #GreenSeason #PuraVida #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Day five in Turrialba: Daniela checks on the damaged Puente Las Monjas, hikes through the Bosque Quemado toward the volcano, and finds the town's quiet resilience. Plus the cost of a day in a working valley town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Turrialba, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Turrialba Bed & Breakfast, Parroquia San Buenaventura, Puente Las Monjas, Santa Cruz district, Bosque Quemado del Silencio, Aquiares, Mercado Municipal, Loco's Restaurante y Bar. Covered: Turrialba Volcano hike, Storm recovery and bridge closure, Aquiares coffee district, Local cheese and coffee, Cost of living in Turrialba, Rafting conditions. Chapters:00:00 Turrialba Bed & Breakfast00:26 Parroquia San Buenaventura02:17 Santa Cruz district07:07 Puente Las Monjas08:17 Quiet room interior at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Turrialba #CostaRica #VolcanTurrialba #BosqueQuemado #PuenteLasMonjas #Aquiares #CoffeeFarm #QuesoTurrialba #PacuareRiver #GreenSeason #RainySeason #TurrialbaTravel #CostaRicaTravel #CentralValley #DigitalNomadLife #PuraVida https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

On day four in Turrialba, Daniela navigates the aftermath of tropical storm damage, reflects on the community's resilience, and savors the local cheese and coffee. She explores the town's markets and dairies, finding beauty in the rain-soaked green landscape. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Turrialba, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Mercado Municipal, Santa Cruz district, Turrialba Volcano National Park, CATIE botanical garden, Honey Dipper cafe, San Buenaventura church. Covered: Storm recovery and community resilience, Local cheese and dairy culture, Cost of living in Turrialba, Turrialba Volcano park access, CATIE botanical garden, DIMEX card wait. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room00:25 Mercado Municipal01:47 Turrialba Volcano National Park03:09 Village04:08 CATIE botanical garden05:22 Santa Cruz district A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CostaRicaTravel #Turrialba #VisitCostaRica #CostaRica #QuesoTurrialbeño #TurrialbaVolcano #PuraVida #GreenSeason #CentralValleyCostaRica #TravelAfterStorm #LocalFood #CostaRicaBudget #CoffeeLover #CheeseLover #CostaRicaAdventure #RainySeasonTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela navigates Turrialba's flooded roads to check rafting conditions on the Pacuare, visits Guayabo National Monument's stone causeways, and samples the town's coffee and cheese while following the community's storm recovery. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Turrialba, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Turrialba Bed & Breakfast, Mercado Municipal, Puente Blanco, Honey Dipper, Guayabo National Monument, Fratelli Cocina Italiana, Banco de Costa Rica. Covered: Guayabo National Monument, Pacuare River rafting, Storm recovery, Local cuisine, Banking in Costa Rica, Turrialba town life. Chapters:00:00 Turrialba Bed & Breakfast01:42 Puente Blanco03:13 Forest05:49 Fratelli Cocina Italiana07:02 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CostaRicaTravel #Turrialba #Guayabo #PacuareRafting #CostaRicaRainySeason #TurrialbaVolcano #QuesoTurrialba #CostaRicaHistory #PuraVida #CostaRicaCentralValley #AdventureTravel #EcoTravel #CostaRicaCoffee #GuayaboMonument #TurrialbaEats #RidingTheRoad #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Day two in Turrialba: I visit Guayabo National Monument in the rain, check on the flooded rivers and landslides, and plan a Pacuare rafting trip that may not happen. Plus the real cost of a day here, and the DIMEX wait continues. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Turrialba, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Puente Blanco, Guayabo National Monument, Mercado Municipal, Parroquia San Buenaventura, Honey Dipper, Río Pacuare, Villa Florencia. Covered: Guayabo National Monument visit, Heavy rain and flood effects, Pacuare rafting uncertainty, Local food and costs, DIMEX residency wait, Turrialba town life. Chapters:00:00 Guayabo National Monument01:14 Bus ride02:32 Forest04:51 Mercado Municipal06:37 Honey Dipper07:50 Río Pacuare A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuayaboNationalMonument #Turrialba #CostaRicaTravel #RainySeason #PacuareRiver #AdventureTravel #CoffeeCountry #QuesoTurrialba #PuraVida #CentralValley #VolcanoHiking #EcoTravel #LandslideAwareness #LocalLiving #ResidencyProcess #MercadoMunicipal #CasadoLunch #GreenSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela moves to Turrialba during a tropical emergency, crosses a damaged bridge, and finds a town that is flooded, resilient, and still serving gallo pinto. She plans rafting on the Pacuare and a visit to Guayabo National Monument. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Turrialba, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Corazón de Jesús, Puente Las Monjas, Turrialba River, Mercado Municipal, Parroquia San Buenaventura, Honey Dipper, Santa Cruz, Guayabo National Monument. Covered: Flood emergency and road closures, Pacuare rafting planning, Guayabo National Monument, Local food and cheese, Cost of living details. Chapters:00:00 Turrialba02:41 Mercado Municipal04:04 Honey Dipper05:35 Pacuare River07:02 Turrialba Volcano09:12 City rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Turrialba #CostaRica #RainySeason #GreenSeason #PacuareRiver #Guayabo #TurrialbaVolcano #Flood #TravelCostaRica #CostaRicaTravel #CentralValley #CartagoProvince #QuesoTurrialba #GalloPinto #AdventureTravel #WhitewaterRafting https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

On her final full day in Cartago, Daniela attends a Mother's Day Mass at the Basilica, reflects on the romería tradition, and savors the quiet rhythm of this highland city before heading toward Tortuguero. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Cartago, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, Cartago, Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol, Mercado Central de Cartago, Jardín Botánico Lankester, Tierra Blanca, Restaurante 1910, Bocadito de cielo. Covered: Cartago local life, Basilica and romería tradition, Mother's Day in Costa Rica, Highland agriculture, DIMEX residency wait, Departure plans. Chapters:00:00 City street morning01:54 Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol03:16 Tierra Blanca04:37 Restaurante 191005:33 Jardín Botánico Lankester06:27 Bocadito de cielo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cartago #CostaRicaTravel #BasilicaDeLosAngeles #LaNegrita #Romería #MothersDayCostaRica #TierraBlanca #PotatoHarvest #LankesterGardens #Sloth #Casado #Restaurante1910 #BocaditoDeCielo #DIMEX #Tapanti #CloudForest #Tortuguero #GreenSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

On her final full day in Cartago, Daniela takes the INCOFER train to San José for a last look, returns for a quiet afternoon in the ruins, and plans her next move toward Tortuguero. A reflection on pilgrimage, protest, and the cost of staying. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Cartago, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: La Casa de Mamá Coyita, Estación del Atlántico, Mercado Central de San José, Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol, Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, Contenedores Gastro Park, Bread House, Café Blue. Covered: Train travel, DIMEX residency update, San José market, Cartago ruins and basilica, Tortuguero planning, August atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 La Casa de Mamá Coyita01:30 Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol03:51 Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels04:38 Contenedores Gastro Park05:36 Bread House06:59 Rain on pavement A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cartago #CostaRica #TravelCostaRica #INCOFER #SanJose #DIMEX #Residency #RuinasDeCartago #BasilicaDeLosAngeles #Tortuguero #TurtleSeason #MercadoCentral #Chifrijo #GreenSeason #PuraVida #CartagoMistica #TravelPodcast #CostaRicaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela marks Mother's Day in Cartago with a planned dinner at Restaurante 1910, reflects on the city's August rhythms of pilgrimage and protest, and weighs the slow burn of the DIMEX wait. A look at what a mid-size Tico city costs and how it celebrates. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Cartago, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol, Banco de Costa Rica, Mercado Central de Cartago, Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, Café Blue, Colegio San Luis Gonzaga, Restaurante 1910, Casa Mora Bed and Breakfast. Covered: Mother's Day celebration in Cartago, Cost of living details (bank, rent, meals), DIMEX residency card wait, August atmosphere and romería tail, Local political economy (bus fare, TEC protest), Highland leisure and planning next steps. Chapters:00:00 Cartago02:43 Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels04:23 Colegio San Luis Gonzaga05:23 Casa Mora Bed and Breakfast07:30 Tortuguero A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CostaRica #Cartago #MothersDay #PuraVida #TravelCostaRica #CostaRicaTravel #DiaDeLaMadre #LaNegrita #Romería #Restaurante1910 #DIMEX #ExpatLife #TicoLife #CentralValley #CostaRicaGuide #MoveToCostaRica #CartagoMistica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela walks the post-Romería pilgrim route, checks on the TEC protest, and plans a Mother's Day dinner at Restaurante 1910 in Cartago. A quiet day of rain, potatoes, and the slow work of waiting on paperwork. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Cartago, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol, Mercado Central de Cartago, Contenedores Gastro Park, Bocadito de cielo, Restaurante 1910, Tierra Blanca, San Nicolás. Covered: Romería pilgrimage observation, TEC student occupation, Mother's Day dinner booking for Marcela, Highland agriculture and potato harvest, Daily cost of living in Cartago, DIMEX residency card application status. Chapters:00:00 San Nicolás01:45 Church interior03:07 City street05:59 Tierra Blanca07:22 Restaurante 191008:53 Rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cartago #CostaRica #Romería #LaNegrita #CartagoTravel #CostaRicaTravel #GreenSeason #PuraVida #TEC #MotherDayCR #HighlandFarms #MercadoCentral #BasilicaDeLosAngeles #DIMEX #ExpatLife #SlowTravel #CentralValley #RainyDay https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela navigates Cartago's bustling Mercado Central in the days before Mother's Day, books a table for Marcela at a real local restaurant, and reflects on the city's August pilgrimage season, the ongoing TEC protests, and the slow grind of her DIMEX application. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Cartago, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Mercado Central de Cartago, El Café de Chumi, Restaurante 1910, Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol, Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, TEC campus. Covered: Mercado Central shopping, Mother's Day planning and traditions, Cartago ruins and basilica in August, TEC student protest, DIMEX application waiting, Daily cost of living, Cartago safety. Chapters:00:00 El Café de Chumi02:23 Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol04:16 TEC campus05:52 Restaurante 1910 A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cartago #CostaRica #MercadoCentral #Mother'sDay #LaNegrita #TEC #DIMEX #ExpatLife #TravelCostaRica #GreenSeason #CartagoRuins #BasilicaDeLosAngeles #PuraVida #CostaRicaTravel #SlowLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

On day three in Cartago, Daniela explores the Mercado Central, checks out the local soda scene, deals with a rainy afternoon, and starts planning a Mother's Day dinner for her friend Marcela, all while keeping an eye on the TEC student protests and the DIMEX backlog. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Cartago, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Mercado Central de Cartago, Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol, Museo Municipal de Cartago, Garden Café, Jardín Botánico Lankester, Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels. Covered: Mercado Central, Lankester Gardens, Sloth sighting, Mother's Day planning, TEC protests, DIMEX update, Cost of meals. Chapters:00:00 Mercado Central de Cartago02:02 Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol03:39 Garden Café05:06 Jardín Botánico Lankester05:52 Garden07:51 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CostaRicaTravel #Cartago #MercadoCentral #LankesterGarden #Sloth #MotherDayCR #GreenSeason #TravelPodcast #CostaRicaPodcast #DIMEX #TEC #PuraVida #RainyDay #Foodie #CentralValley #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela takes the winding road up Volcán Irazú, stands at the edge of its green crater lake, and comes back down to Tierra Blanca to see how the highland farms actually work. Plus, the cost of a day up the mountain, the closed road to avoid, and a quiet evening in a city that still hums with protest and politics. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Cartago, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Volcán Irazú, Tierra Blanca, Mercado Central de Cartago, Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol, Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, Plaza de los Mangos, El Café de Chumi, Bocadito de cielo. Covered: Irazú volcano day trip, highland agriculture, chayote farming, costs, bus fare, casado, rent, TEC student protest, route 417 road closure, Mother's Day plans, Marcela. Chapters:00:00 Tierra Blanca01:24 High mountain crater, wind over volcanic rock02:39 Highland farm road04:28 Restaurant interior, kitchen clatter06:00 Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol10:06 Night city street in rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CostaRicaTravel #Cartago #VolcanIrazu #IrazuVolcano #TierraBlanca #CostaRicaHighlands #Chayote #CentralValley #GreenSeason #Casado #CostaRica #CartagoMistica #TEC #StudentProtest #Tapanti #CostaRicaNature #PuraVida #RentalCostaRica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela moves to Cartago, takes in the basilica and ruins, deals with the DIMEX wait, and eats a proper casado. She also hears about the TEC student occupation and the road closure, and plans a trip to Irazú. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Cartago, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol, Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, Mercado Central de Cartago, Sueños del Irazú, Café Blue, Jardín Botánico Lankester, Restaurante 1910. Covered: Cartago arrival and first impressions, Apartment hunting and rent costs, Basilica and ruins visited, Mercado Central and local food, TEC student protest observed, Lankester Orchid Garden visit, Irazú volcano trip planned, Route 417 closure update. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Mayor01:14 Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol02:26 Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles04:12 Jardín Botánico Lankester05:40 Restaurante 191006:56 Quiet room08:01 Bocadito de cielo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CartagoCostaRica #LivingInCostaRica #CostaRicaTravel #GreenSeason #Romería #LaNegrita #IrazuVolcano #LankesterGardens #TECStudents #CostaRicaCostOfLiving #PuraVida #CartagoRuins #MercadoCentral #Casado #CostaRicaHighlands #DIMEX #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

On her final full day in San José, Daniela ties up loose ends, savours the city's quiet corners, and reflects on what the capital has taught her before heading to the highlands. Practical notes on costs, transit, and the slow rhythm of Costa Rican life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in San José, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Barrio Amón, Mercado Central, Banco de Costa Rica, La Sabana, Costa Rican Art Museum, Estadio Nacional, La Criollita, Barrio Escalante. Covered: Last day in San Jose, Mercado Central breakfast and coffee, Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and sloth sighting, Costa Rican Art Museum visit, Cost of meals and coffee in San Jose, Preparing to leave for the highlands. Chapters:00:00 Barrio Amón00:56 Mercado Central02:28 La Sabana03:57 Barrio Escalante04:57 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden06:06 Jardín de Lolita A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanJose #BarrioAmon #CostaRica #TravelCostaRica #PuraVida #BarrioEscalante #MercadoCentral #LaSabana #CostaRicanFood #Casado #CloudForestTour #Spirogyra #CostaRicaTravel #GreenSeason #TravelDiaries #CostaRicaLife #CentralValley #TicoTime https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela spends her final full day in San José soaking up the city's rhythm—a morning at the Mercado Central, a last look at the Gold Museum, and a quiet evening in Barrio Amón. She reflects on the practicalities of settling in, from SIM cards to DIMEX backlogs, and gets ready for the next leg of her journey. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in San José, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Barrio Amón, Mercado Central, Soda Tala, Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, National Theatre, Alma De Cafe, Barrio Escalante, Calle 33. Covered: Market food, Museum visit, Cost of living, City rhythm, Reflection. Chapters:00:00 Barrio Amón01:35 Mercado Central03:20 Pre-Columbian Gold Museum06:08 Barrio Escalante08:24 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanJose #CostaRica #TravelCostaRica #SanJoseCostaRica #MercadoCentral #GoldMuseum #BarrioAmon #BarrioEscalante #CostaRicaLiving #PuraVida #CentralValley #CostaRicaTravelTips #CostaRicaBudget #DIMEX #SlowTravel #CoffeeLovers #TravelPodcast #CostaRicaVibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

On day five in San José, Daniela takes a morning run through La Sabana park, wrestles with the DIMEX backlog over coffee, checks on the Mother's Day buzz, and learns that in Costa Rica, pura vida means letting the city set the pace. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in San José, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: La Sabana, Cafeoteca, Restaurante Nuestra Tierra, Museo del Jade, Café Miel Garage, La Esquinita de la Abuela, Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, UCR. Covered: La Sabana park, DIMEX backlog, Specialty coffee scene, Bus transit details, Cost of meals, Café culture, Mother's Day season, San Pedro district. Chapters:00:00 La Sabana01:49 Cafeoteca04:01 Banco Nacional de Costa Rica05:23 UCR07:18 Café Miel Garage08:41 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanJoseCostaRica #LaSabana #CostaRicaTravel #PuraVida #DIMEX #CostaRicaResidency #BarrioEscalante #Cafeoteca #MuseoDelJade #CostaRicaFood #TicoLife #GreenSeason #SanJoseAdventures #CostaRicaBus #CafeMielGarage #MotherDayCostaRica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela dives into San José's transit system on day four, rides the INCOFER train to Cartago, and tackles the DIMEX residency backlog. She shares practical costs, a soda lunch, and what it means to settle into Costa Rica's capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in San José, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Estación Atlántico, Cartago, Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, San Pedro, University of Costa Rica, La Sabana, Estadio Nacional, Museo de Arte Costarricense. Covered: Public transit, Residency process, Day trip to Cartago, Daily costs, San José neighborhoods. Chapters:00:00 Estación Atlántico01:27 Cartago02:49 San Pedro04:48 La Sabana A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CostaRicaTravel #SanJose #SanJoseCostaRica #CentralValley #Cartago #INCOFER #TuBus #PublicTransit #Residency #DIMEX #DailyLife #Casado #Cafeoteca #LaSabana #UniversityOfCostaRica #GreenSeason #PuraVida #SettleIn https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela spends her third day in San José exploring the Mercado Central, mastering the TuBus card, and soaking up the city's everyday rhythm. From the cost of a casado to the quiet corners of Barrio Amón, she shares practical tips for making the capital work as a basecamp. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in San José, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Mercado Central, Soda Tala, Banco Nacional, Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Barrio Escalante, Restaurante Nuestra Tierra, Casa 69 San José, Costa Rican Art Museum. Covered: Mercado Central food and prices, TuBus card and bus transit, Banking and DIMEX backlog, Gold Museum and art museum, Barrio Amón and La Sabana, Daily costs in San José. Chapters:00:00 City morning00:29 Mercado Central02:29 Pre-Columbian Gold Museum04:56 Barrio Escalante06:03 Casa 69 San José07:17 La Sabana08:24 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanJose #CostaRica #MercadoCentral #TuBus #BarrioEscalante #BarrioAmón #GoldMuseum #CostaRicanArtMuseum #Chifrijo #Casado #GalloPinto #Residency #DIMEX #CentralValley #PuraVida #TravelCostaRica #ExpatLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela navigates the tail end of the Romería pilgrimage, finds refuge in a sodas and museums, and learns what it costs to live a day in San José — from bus fares to gallo pinto. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in San José, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Barrio Amón, Mercado Central, Avenida Central, Cartago, Basilica of Los Ángeles, University of Costa Rica, National Theatre, Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. Covered: Day-to-day costs in San José, Romería pilgrimage aftermath, San José transit and TuBus card, Pre-Columbian Gold and Jade museums, SIM card and residency paperwork, San José neighborhoods and food. Chapters:00:00 Barrio Amón02:25 San José03:44 Pre-Columbian Gold Museum04:59 Museo Nacional06:03 Escazú08:00 Tortuguero A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanJoseCostaRica #CostaRicaTravel #Romería2026 #TravelPodcast #DigitalNomadCostaRica #LivingInCostaRica #SanJoseEats #CostOfLivingCR #PreColumbianGoldMuseum #MuseoDelJade #TuBusCard #GalloPinto #BarrioAmon #CostaRicaAdventure #GreenSeason #PuraVida #RainySeasonTravel #CostaRicaCities https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

Daniela lands in Costa Rica and starts her two-year journey in San José. She navigates paperwork, SIM cards, and bank accounts, discovers the Romería pilgrimage, and shares practical tips for settling in, all while soaking up the city's vibe and planning her next moves. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in San José, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Juan Santamaría International Airport, Barrio Amón, Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, Kölbi, Cafeoteca, Jardín de Lolita, La Sabana, Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. Covered: Arrival logistics, Residency paperwork, Banking, SIM cards, San José districts, Romería. Chapters:00:00 Juan Santamaría International Airport01:58 Banco Nacional de Costa Rica03:16 Kölbi04:39 Barrio Amón05:56 La Sabana07:29 Hotel room08:36 Hotel Columbus A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CostaRicaTravel #SanJoseCostaRica #ExpatLifeCostaRica #MoveToCostaRica #PuraVida #CostaRicaGuide #CentralAmericaTravel #TicoCulture #Romería2026 #DigitalNomadCostaRica #CostaRicaResidency #KölbiSIM #BarrioAmon #BarrioEscalante #CostaRicaFood #PreColumbianGold #JadeMuseum #LaSabanaPark https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/