Picking the Right Type of Surfboard for you starts with your skill, waves, and goals. Learn what board shape fits how and where you surf.
First Costa Rican Woman to Qualify for the Olympics
Milagro Mena Solano• Date of Birth: April 30, 1993• Place of Origin: Puntarenas, Costa Rica• Discipline: Cycling — primarily road cycling, and also mountain biking (MTB) Follow her on Instagram Athletic Career• Beginnings and Development: From a young age, she...
Tropical Sips in Costa Rica: How to Make a Perfect Piña Colada and Cosmopolitan
What makes a Piña Colada in Costa Rica so special? The difference is the pineapple—locally grown, naturally sweet, and bursting with flavour. Costa Rica’s pineapples are among the sweetest in the world, which means your Piña Colada doesn’t need heavy sugar or...
Is Costa Rica Worth Visiting in the Rainy Season? Myth Busters for Smarter Trip Planning
Perhaps some of the myths and misconceptions can be challenged with this information about the rainy season in Costa Rica. For starters, these are some reasons why the rainy season can be a great time to visit this amazing country: Fewer crowds Open availability Lower...
What to Say in Costa Rica: A Practical Guide to Everyday Spanish for Travellers Wining & Dining
What to Say in Costa Rica: A Practical Guide to Everyday Spanish for Travellers Landing in Costa Rica is easy. Communicating as if you belong there? That’s where the fun begins. Whether you’re ordering a cold beer, asking for the bill, or trying to track down a taxi...
Choose Your ARENAL Adventure
Suggested lead photo: A dramatic early-morning view of Arenal Volcano rising above the rainforest, with a hanging bridge or zipline cutting through the foreground and soft mist drifting over the trees. Arenal is the kind of place that makes ordinary holiday plans look...
Caution Rip Current WARNINGS for Costa Rica Beaches
Rip Current Caution for Costa Rica Beaches: learn how to spot danger, where risk is higher, and what to do if you’re caught in one.
Welcome To the North American Birdfair
Welcome to the North American Birdfair—where adventure, discovery, and community take flight Costa Rica 2026 Join us for an extraordinary celebration of birds, nature, and community in the heart of Central America. CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE Why Costa Rica? Costa Rica is...
Cybercrime in Costa Rica Is Surging: 84% Linked to Scams and Identity Theft Explained
Why do scams and identity theft dominate cybercrime in Costa Rica? They dominate because they exploit human behaviour rather than technical weaknesses. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting people instead of systems. Fraudulent emails, fake banking alerts, and...
ProParques Costa Rica: The Organization Helping National Parks Get Things Done
Costa Rica’s national parks remain one of the country’s greatest global success stories in conservation. With nearly 30% of its land and marine territory protected, the country continues to lead the world in biodiversity preservation and sustainable tourism. In recent...
Plantain Fritters: Crispy, Golden, and Full of Tropical Comfort
Plantain fritters are one of those dishes that feel generous from the very first bite. They are simple, affordable, and wildly satisfying: crisp at the edges, tender in the middle, and flexible enough to swing sweet or savoury depending on what you stir into the...
Costa Rica’s Central Pacific: Why Buyers Continue to Flock to This Coastal Paradise
The Central Pacific region of Costa Rica continues to stand out as one of the country’s most desirable locations for vacation homes, second residences, and permanent living. While destinations such as Jacó and the world-class Los Sueños Resort and Marina often...