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 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...
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...
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—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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Costa Rica has a way of making property ownership feel beautifully simple. You see a mountain view, a stretch of jungle, a farm with old trees, or a lot close enough to the beach to hear the surf, and your imagination gets to work fast. But before you buy, there is...
Corrected Article Copy For most travelers, Costa Rica’s two main commercial international gateways are Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), near the capital region, and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), which serves the northwestern Pacific...
Learning food vocabulary is one of the easiest and most useful ways to build confidence in Spanish. Vegetables appear everywhere: in markets, on restaurant menus, in family kitchens, at roadside sodas, and in everyday conversation. When you know the names of common...