San Jose Layover
(Location: San Jose, Costa Rica)
The last time we were in Costa Rica was in 2004. On that trip, our flight was canceled making for a day of stress and difficult connections to our remote lodge. This time we would do it differently. We planned a “safety day” at the beginning of the trip. No flight cancelation this time, but we were delayed two hours so we missed our connection in Miami. Luckily it wasn’t the last flight of the day and we eventually made it to San Jose.
We stayed at Xandari Resort, which is a 20 minute drive from the airport. The resort is located WAY up a hill in Alajuela, so it has great views of the central valley. Our bungalow was very large, and had a cool indoor/outdoor shower. We spent the afternoon lounging by the pool and taking photos of flowers.
We’re Andy and Jennifer—two former corporate executives who chose long ago to prioritise experiences over stuff while pursuing our passions for travel and photography. From the Arctic to Antarctica, and most places in between, we’ve captured the world through our lenses and love sharing those stories. Our careers gave us the means, but our purpose is inspiring others to explore and helping people create images they’re proud of.
