You won’t believe the nutritional value of these squiggly pinkish potatoes. Costa Rica runs on bright mornings and bold flavours—volcano walks before emails, marimba in the plaza after work, gallery nights, sportfishing weekends, and markets where growers greet you by...
Costa Rica tastes like adventure on a plate—surf mornings and volcano views, marimba in the plaza, scarlet macaws overhead, and a dinner table that blends coastal bounty with family tradition. Whether you come for wildlife, scout neighbourhoods for a real-estate move,...
Costa Rica is packed with adventures — volcano hikes, scarlet macaws overhead, ceviche by the beach, and a business scene buzzing with both tech start-ups and real estate ventures. But tucked away in the hills is a secret most travellers never hear about: the midnight...
Ahi Tuna: From “Wishing I Was Fishing” to Dinner Tonight The Pacific wore that slate-blue glare that makes every ripple feel like a promise. A frigatebird cut low, the skipper eased the throttle, and the line began to sing. Thirty yards out—flash, thump, and a...
There’s a sound in Costa Rica that can stop you mid-step. It’s warm, earthy, and somehow both simple and complex—like sunshine poured into music. That sound belongs to the marimba, the country’s national instrument, whose wooden keys have echoed through village...
A cheeky guide to the slowest form of productivity known to man. In Costa Rica, “doing nothing” isn’t laziness—it’s a refined skill, passed down through generations like a secret family recipe. Here, the locals have perfected the gentle art of slowing down until time...
What are Costa Rica’s hidden jungle ingredients? Costa Rica’s jungles hold a treasure chest of forgotten flavours that once nourished local communities long before supermarkets and modern menus. These include wild tubers, jungle fruits, native nuts, and herbs that...
It starts with a toe in the sand. Then it’s a short stroll across warm flagstones. Before long, you're ordering a smoothie in a beach café with absolutely nothing between your feet and the earth. Going barefoot in Costa Rica isn’t just acceptable—it’s a badge of...
What is the “Veranillo” and why does it matter in Costa Rica? The Veranillo de San Juan is a short dry spell in July that breaks up Costa Rica’s rainy season, giving locals and travellers a burst of sunshine. This unexpected patch of blue skies and golden sun is more...
Cas fruit—sharp, tangy, and fiercely Costa Rican—is one of those local flavours that divides opinion. Some say it’s deliciously refreshing; others say it tastes like sour punishment in pulp form. The truth? It depends entirely on how you eat it. Prepared properly, cas...
Why guanabana, noni, and moringa are in demand—and how Costa Rica is cashing in What’s driving the global demand for Costa Rica’s tropical botanicals? Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity and clean image are fuelling global demand for its natural health products. Across...
It started with a crack of thunder and a dare. Two people, one basket, no recipes, and five hours in the Costa Rican jungle during a proper wet-season downpour. Our mission? Forage what we could, cook it in the wild, and eat it before the next thunderclap knocked our...