Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is one of Costa Rica’s most sacred and culturally rich celebrations, blending religious traditions with folklore and superstitions that have been passed down through generations. While the week is best...
It Must Be Dry Season in Costa Rica: When the Papagayo Winds Start Talking
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There’s a specific sound that tells you Guanacaste is in its dry-season mood. Not birdsong. Not howler monkeys. It’s the constant thump-scrape of tree branches getting a stern lecture from the wind, plus that familiar rattle of...
Costa Rica Hardwoods: The Beauty, Strength, and Rules Behind Building with Tropical Timber
In Costa Rica, wood is never just wood. It is shade in the heat of Guanacaste. It is the front door that makes a home feel rooted in place. It is the dining table where stories get told long after sunset. And when it is chosen well, cut properly, dried correctly, and...