Backpacking in Costa Rica - A Short Film
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ส.ค. 2015
- Heather and Jonathan spent 1 month backpacking and camping in Costa Rica. The goal was to see as much wildlife as possible and see the beautiful scenery of the beaches and volcano regions. Along the way they ran into some amazing scenery, food, wild animals and even some hardships.
Here is a list of the most memorable locations we visited:
•Playa Jaco
•Santa Teresa
•Cabuya
•Montezuma Falls
•Monteverde
•Santa Rosa National Park
•Ricon De La Vieja
•Manuel Antonio
•Dominical
•Ballena Marine National Park
•Playa Matapalo
•Bocas Del Toro
•Puerto Viejo
Video was filmed primarily with the Sony RX 100 iii point and shoot camera. We also had a panasonic Lumix DMC FZ200, which was used to get a few of the close up zoomed in shots of wildlife. All the photos were taken with the Sony RX 100 iii.
watching random strangers give you water made me feel good. Costa Rica is a great country. Pura Vida!
I am from Costa Rica and I love when people talk well about my country :)
Hooked On Spanish your country is truly great. I’m coming back as soon as the USA gets it’s act together with corona virus.
@@MichaelBrashier Thanks, I hope everything is ok. I live in USA and in March I was in CR, but when things started to get bad we flew back to the States.
That’s was nothing but angels coming to help along the way with water! Praise God for kindness!
My favorite part was the “watch dogs” escorting y’all. 😍😍😍 and keeping y’all safe over night 👼🏽
Haha! Thanks! Yeah, I really enjoyed the stray dogs there, and feel sorry for them too, of course.
By far one of the best "backpacking" trips I've seen yet! Unfortunately, it's the only pure backpacking I've seen. I love that you truly had to camp, go on your own, and interacted with the locals. Best way to travel, thank you for your share 👍
Haha I know right!? The word backpacking is thrown around a lot when traveling but it's still very adventurous to backpack and stay in hostels. I love that too! But we really like camping so we wanted to truly backpack/camp when possible. Thanks for your awesome feedback!
what a good movie for a rainy breakfast in germany 😍
Wow Costa Rican is a beatiful country, I love a place and the people.!!!
Went to Costa Rica years ago in the 90's with my girlfriend and we were vegan. Traveled west, north, east and south and into Panama just like you guys. Great to find a partner willing to rough it and have some adventure. Your video brought back many memories. Great job.
Wow you're vegan since the 90s? Major kudos to you!
I love how the animals are free
My son and I are going on a backpacking trip to Costa Rica in February for two weeks. He is 37 and I am 61. That should be interesting and fun. I want to camp, but he is not a camper on vacations. Just local Canadian camping. Lol. I camped in the Philippines on a solo trip about ten years ago, and it was outstanding. I was with other people on the expedition though, but I mostly travel alone. This video is right up my alley. I loved it. Thanks for sharing. You guys rock. Peace and love. ☮️💕
It's awesome that you're vegan! My favorite dish in CR was gallo pinto. I've stocked my pantry with salsa lizano ever since! Pura vida mae!
Thank you for visiting our beautiful country, and spread this beautiful video.
Thanks for having us! I hope it always stays this beautiful, if not more.
Great video. Hope you guys get to go back. Each trip to Costa Rica will present a new and exciting adventure to you.
On an impulse I bought a ticket to Costa Rica for next month and I was kind of overwhelmed by how much there is to do and see around the country, so this was REALLY helpful in terms of showing different places and activities. Thank you Jonathan and Heather!
Hi Kallan, that's so exciting! Good for you! Yes, we felt also overwhelmed. If you plan to stay at hostels or hotels, they will usually have recommendations for what to see in the area. We also purchased a Costa Rica guide book, for example, a Lonely Planet book. It was helpful since we were there for a month and couldn't plan everything ahead of time.
Very good summary Dorian! Thank you!
Amazing video. I got to spend my summer in Costa Rica living with many locals. So incredible!
I am from Costa Rica and I love when people talk well about my country :)
Watching your adventure was absolutely amazing the ups and the downs this really touched my heart! What a great trip so happy you and Heather were okay despite the one scary night you didn't let that deter you from going forward. Thanks so much for sharing my husband and I plan to visit Costa Rica in April we aren't very adventurous but you gave us some great ideas to maybe get a little out our comfort zone!
Excellent video, very captivating imagery, and sooth narration.
This is awesome! Thanks for taking us along.
Such a lovely couple and a great video. I am happy you both enjoyed Costa Rica so much and am also sorry you had to witness the ugly side of it. I hope the next time you guys come down here, it is just as good or even better. (also enjoyed how well the video was put together)
+depresseddude12 Thank you so much! I appreciate all your comments! Even, though we saw the ugly side, we wouldn't trade the experience for anything. And the overall trip will be hard to beat if we went back a second time, but it's possible haha. We would love to visit again!
I loved this video, it shows how beautiful my country is and how lucky we are to live in it. Awesome film making too, congrats
You are certainly lucky to live in this amazing country! And (almost) everyone is so nice! Thank you so much!
This was an AWESOME video. I loved the natural experience you had and documented. I was so inspired and in awe of your time spent with all the animals. It made my heart sing, especially when you were running with the dogs. :-) You did a great job of showing Costa Rica with us! Thanks! :-)
Que chiva video y que bueno que les gusto pasear por acá. Pura vida.
Hey nice video I’m from Costa Rica , I’m living in USA for last 15 years. Extraño mucho Costa Rica ,, i love your video .. saludos pura vida
Puerto Viejo in the Caribbean coast is a very nice Hippi/Rasta town. But! try staying in a hotel or camp at local camp sites.
That is beautiful. Great video. A trip of a lifetime. Thanks you for sharing it.
Loved the video man. Went to Costa Rica last April and it was breathtaking. Pura vida
Thank you so much! It's hard not to love this place!
Jonathan Rosenberry may I ask what editing software you used?
I am from Costa Rica and I love when people talk well about my country :)
thanks to put my country Costa Rica out there, we are very pleased to have travelers here, in general, we don't have good english but i guess we can defend ourself. Please, if you goind to travel to Costa Rica, try to get information of safes areas to camping or stay because our country is mostly safe but there are some thieves out there, so be carefull and nothing would happen to you. welcome to Costa Rica, for anyone thinking on travel here. ;)
Heather you are super brave! Loved the footage and your humbling experience. Thank you for sharing. Pura Vida
Glad this popped up in auto play what a great film thank you.
Beautiful! Thank you 🙏🏼 for sharing
Yea Heather for being heroic!!! GREAT VIDEO GUY'S.
Thanks! First video I have seen that actually shows what you can expect in Costa Rica.
Awesome Video. The dogs:-)
Thanks for sharing.
Awesome.. best video on Costa Rica..!!
So beautiful video of my country brother. Im so sorry about your bad experience at the Carribean side, there are a few "ticos" that are not that "pura vida" apologize for that bad situation. You made me miss my land even more buddy. Thank you!
That is much appreciated David! Thank you! And yes, there is so much to love about Costa Rica, you are very lucky! Pura Vida!
Lastimosamente es la zona de mayor peligro . Los asaltos son comunes. De igual manera amamos este país. 😍
Awesome video! Hands down the best Costa Rican travel video I have ever seen great music, camera work and commentaries. What an adventure. No doubt your video will help countless others who plan to follow your footsteps. I am really grateful for all the effort you and your lady went through to make this wonderful production. Once I started your video I could not stop. As a member of the TH-cam community I thank you and hope that all your future travels are safe. God bless you!
I really appreciate this thoughtful feedback! Thank you Jed!
Thanks for sharing ✌️🇨🇷 and Pura vida!
You just got reminded me the beauty of my country. Pura vida! Blessings
Awesome trip.
Thanks for sharing!
You guys bravery is inspiring love this video thank you y Pura Vida
Gorgeous views, amazing shots. Thanks for sharing
Some really great footage here, thanks for sharing!
well done Jon and Heather , i watched the entire film and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your awesome feedback and thanks for watching the whole film!
Hi Guys. My wife and I were spell bound. We have visited many of the same places. Santa Teresa, Cabuya, Manual Antonio, Rincon de la Viejo, Domincal awesome. However when we saw you were camping on the beach on the Caribbean side we were "wtf?". Sorry to hear you were robbed but we are so glad that you still had your camera (or at east your memories). The Carib side is scarey. Toronto teacher killed recently out on the beach early morning. Hey crap can happen anywhere but glad you were ok and in many cases the locals saved you too re: rides and water. Love the video, camera work, editing, soundtrack. Thank you so much for posting this!!
Outstanding. Pura vida!
very beautiful ,many thanks for your share
I've only watched the first 5 minutes so far, but outstanding already. The scenery is beyond beautiful, with the rain forest and water areas, and you seem very relaxed as travellers. Will watch the rest of the clip now.
Thank you so much Steve! Glad you appreciate our video! And being a relaxed traveler is something I strive for, I'm not sure if it comes naturally though, haha. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the beautiful film made and posted
Amazing work you two this is just awesome.
Richtig tolles Video. Man bekommt einen tollen Eindruck für das Land, die Tiere und Abenteuer. Vielen Dank!
costa rica is amazing!!!
I appreciate the simplicity and genuine nature of your experience. I smiled many times when you were connecting with the animals :-)
Awesome, thanks for sharing...
I almost did not watch this because it was a backpacking trip. That would have been unfortunate! This was one of the most interesting, well done, films I have ever seen on Costa Rica. I have traveled there many times and love this country and its people so much! I'm saddened to hear that you had problems with ladrones in Puerto Viejo. Usually when there are tourist assault problems, it is on that side of the country. Again, great job!
LOVED THIS!! I'm going backpacking in Costa Rica in a month! this video was amazing and so helpful! also very beautifully done. sending love and light to u both .. xo
It's one of my all time fav Countries, the richness is it's people and then everything else. You two did a better job than most of the videos I've ever seen about CR Kudos
Bellísimo Pura Vida.....
Watching this in 2020!
Costa Rica es un paraíso en el mundo escondido....ojalá nunca lo ensucien y lo mantengan como lo es ahora un paraíso ... USA NY
I'm not into backpacking though it is a good way to save money in this expensive country. Your trip was indeed of the beaten track, avoiding the most touristic places, which also allowed you spectacular views. I bet that when you were hiking in all those lonely places you had the sensation that the country was yours, nobody else close just you and nature. I can surely tell you enjoyed our country essence. I apologize for the f....ng thieves in the Caribbean coast. It is not like the best area for camping. Our Caribbean is our Afro-american area, the least developed, kind of poor thought is better not to expose that much. Even though the beaches there are fabulous. Wildlife is abundant in the country. You made your way. I think this experience will remain in your hearts forever and when your minds go back in time remembering, thiis will be a nice memory lived as couple that will make you smile. Thank you for the sharing the video. Chreers and pura vida!
Great film of Costa Rica guys, I am sorry Puerto Viejo dampened your spirits a little, we live about 6km away in Playa Chiquita known as the backpackers retreat. Loved the movie, hecho con amor. Gracias!
Glad you enjoyed the film! Thanks so much! That's cool to see you live fairly close to the Jaguar Rescue Sanctuary. We loved that place!
Simply incredible
Super! thanks for the great video! =)
Loved watching this! My wife an I leave for Costa Rica in just a couple days and this made us even more excited for the trip!
How was it? Can’t wait to go in a few months
Great intro video to the country - lol at the cows/bananas/dogs and more! Thanks a lot for sharing. We are heading there this year for 3 weeks.
Thanks so much Matt! Hope you all have an awesome time on your trip!
Graaaaaciassssss a los que ayudaron a los turistas con agua y con el ride
Going back to Costa Rica tomorrow after a bit less than 10 years... Pura Vida mae ! Jeje 🇨🇷☀️🔥
was there 17 days. loved it
this is art wow thank you for this
Bro, I loved the perspective you bring. I will definitely use some of your ideas for food in Costa Rica!
Hi. I love your video! I am Costa Rican and I'm glad you enjoyed our country this much. I'm also sorry you had to endure that situation with thieves in Puerto Viejo. Foreigners and locals, all of us are exposed to things like those here when we are out in the open, unfortunately. You were really brave to camp out there for so many days. In the end I can tel you had a great experience. Thanks for showing that in your video ❤️🌴🌊
So sorry that you encountered some crappy people in my country, even though it can happen anywhere. Camping on the beach in Puerto Viejo was a bad move for sure, but luckily nothing serious happened. A tiny blemish on this trip. Seemed like 98% of the people were friendly and willing to help. Pura vida!!
Very very cool! Great video... makes me wanna go right now!
Haha! Thanks Tina! When I watch it, I get the same feeling. So many good memories.
nice country!!
Thanks for share!
Amazing video , I spent 5 weeks in Palmares a buroo near the city of San Isidro , went to Dominical and Antonio Manuel ,climbed to waterfalls ect , was on a pioneer assignment teaching , one of our choices was Limon near an area u visited , so glad you showed a bit of it , Loved your video and hope t,o return next year , thank you for sharing ,
+delboi19 Thanks so much! It sounds like you had an awesome trip too! Yes, we were close to Limon, I've heard it's beautiful there. I hope to check it out next time we visit. Hope you have another awesome trip to Costa Rica!
Way cool! You guys inspire me!
Vegan and always thinking about what I’m going to eat every time I travel. I usually always pack my food in my travels. Can’t wait to visit one day z thanks for sharing! Great adventure
That's great to hear! I find it hard to always plan too far ahead, but I'm also probably just being lazy. Although, my new favorite backpacking/traveling food to pack with me is made by outdoor herbivore. They have a lot of healthy vegan options, many of which you can just add cold water and cold soak for a few mins, then it's ready to eat.
And I'm sure you'll really enjoy Costa Rica, it's so beautiful!
Ace video,cheers 4 sharing..& carry on travelling! X
Thanks so much Arthur!
Great video! The soundtrack was well chosen and synced to landscape shots in a way that makes the viewer "feel" the environment. Nicely done. We are headed down this winter with our two young boys for their first Latin America travel. However, it's worth noting the naïveté of your story. While unintentional, it bleeds through. First time travelers? Perhaps the greatest value of the film is recognizing that truly engaging life in a foreign country comes with challenge. You will take a few licks along the way, but are better for it. Anybody can go all inclusive resort. Keep exploring!
Posted to wrong video. Sorry.
Thanks for sharing this amazing experience you guys had. I'm going to Costa Rica in November so this video has given me a great impression of the beautiful country.
That's so exciting! Thank you so much! I'm glad we could help : )
Louise You should go to Manuel Antonio National Park! Or Santa teresa! Hope you enjoy in my country!
+Luis Calvo hi luis we only have a few days and we are flying into Liberia airport from a short tour of the USA. I believe we are staying on playa hermosa guanacaste area. Are there any national parks up in the north worth visiting?
louise cockell Sure there are plenty of national parks, I recommend you Barra honda or Marino las baulas and Montezuma! You can check on Google! It's a shame you can't go to Manuel Antonio or Puerto Viejo! But guanacaste has beautiful places! And if you want any advice feel free to ask! :)
+Luis Calvo thank you for your reply, have you any idea what the weather will be like in November?
I watched this together with my bf as we both love to travel and to hike.
We enjoyed watching every minute of your great backpacking experience movie. It was nice to see the nature and all those animals. I think it's cool that you guys are vegan
Great video and taste for me and my boyfriend to travel there this year!
+Malte Pontow Glad I could help out! Thank you! Enjoy your trip!
Miss Costa Rica so much..! what a great video!! ♡
Thank you! Same here! It's one of those places I will always want to go back to. But I have so many other places on my bucket list, so it's hard to justify going back soon.
+Jonathan Rosenberry I miss it hardcore since is my homeland, but yeah I know what you mean my bucket list of countries is large too :) You guys are awesome!! Hope to see your next adventures, subbed!
Thank you for the sub Emi! What a cool place to have as your homeland! Very lucky! Thanks!
What a beautiful experience, and the animals 😍 this video is making me want to go!
Great video and amazing tour. Greatings from Germany
+Frickel TV Thank you! Greetings to you too!
hermoso video de mi pais bless
This was really well made. I enjoyed this video!
Tuanis! Well done! nice film Pura Vida Mae!
Thank you so much for your awesome comments!
guys this was a great video! so many people make the video about themselves but this video really did give an excellent feel for the country and the locals as well as describing your own perspective on this beautiful place.
Thank you so much Aaron! I wish I had more time to make videos from my other travels but this one was definitely special. I appreciate your comment!
@2:45 watch out for shallow lava beds like this. I went swimming in one at night only to find out ( the hard way ) there were eels everywhere.
Woah that is insane to hear about all those eels! Hope you were okay?! Thanks for sharing this Rick!
Great job on the video, truly entertaining. I just vacationed in CR. This video took me right back.
That's awesome to hear you were just there. I'm sure you had an amazing trip! Thanks for the great feedback!
Great sharing👍🌺👍🌺🎶
As a Costa Rican this video made me proud, this is dope, very well done guys, thanks for all the great things you said about it especially when you said you felt like home here. I'm sorry you got robbed, there's always one idiot or two. I usually don't watch long videos (lazy) but you got me and watched every second of it. You'll always be welcomed here, pura vida ✌🏼
Loved your Short Film! Especially the awesome animal footage (makes me wanna go to CR even more!) and the Outro. LOL! ;)
+The Voyage Years - Sylvia Odigie Thank you so much! Glad you liked the goofy outro, I had to some how squeeze that into the edit. haha!
great content, thank you
MY BEAUTIFUL COSTA RICA ..
Amazing video, well done guys!
Thank so so much Antoine!
Awesome video, I enjoyed it.
Amazing video! :)
beautiful video