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  • brightly coloured sign against blue sky saying Costa Rica, packing list for Costa Rica
    Central America,  Costa Rica,  Destinations

    Packing list for Costa Rica

    December 11, 2021 / No Comments

    This packing list for Costa Rica features items that we found useful (and essential) on our trip to Costa Rica with kids. I have also included items that we WISH we had packed!  My Costa Rica packing list includes suitable…

  • girl in pink t shirt and brown trousers looking over a forest and lake, Costa Rica packing list
    Central America,  Costa Rica,  Destinations

    Things to do in Arenal, Costa Rica

    April 8, 2021 / No Comments

    There are so many once in a lifetime things to do in Arenal that it should feature on every visitors’ Costa Rica itinerary. This dramatic, tropical landscape offers fantastic wildlife and flora, adrenaline pumping activities as well as relaxing hot…

  • green hils with a brown path through it, conical volcano in background Costa Rica itinerary 10 days
    Central America,  Costa Rica

    10 days in Costa Rica Itinerary

    March 25, 2021 / 4 Comments

    This 10 days in Costa Rica itinerary includes the very best that Costa Rica has to offer. It follows part of the route we used to explore magical Costa Rica with kids.  However, like us, you will quickly discover that…

  • Costa Rica for kids, walk on the beach
    Central America,  Costa Rica,  Destinations

    Costa Rica with kids

    November 27, 2019 / 1 Comment

    Updated 12/03/21   Visiting Costa Rica with kids is the perfect choice for a once in a lifetime family trip.  Costa Rica provides everything an adventurous family is looking for – from idyllic palm tree lined beaches to an incredible,…

  • sea turtles Costa Rica
    Central America,  Costa Rica,  Destinations

    Playa Junquillal, Costa Rica

    February 11, 2019 / 3 Comments

    Updated 27/03/21   Playa Junquillal is one of Costa Rica’s hidden gems. Located in the northern Guanacaste province, Playa Junquillal offers the very best of Costa Rica  –  a pristine beach, lush tropical flora, amazing wildlife and friendly people. This…

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We are Map Made Memories, a U.K based family of five suffering from incurable itchy feet who dream, plan and travel independently on a budget. We love the outdoors, warm seas, camping and all things train. 36 countries together and counting!

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