There’s a quiet migration happening—and it doesn’t involve refugees, digital nomads, or retirees chasing sunsets. It’s patients. Thousands of them. They’re boarding planes not for vacations, but for surgeries, dental work, and life-altering procedures. And...
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.
Costa Rica has just reached its highest-ever position in the World Happiness Report, landing an impressive fourth place globally in 2026. For a country often associated with the phrase pura vida, this milestone feels less like a surprise and more like a validation of...
My beginnings in cycling were in 1973 when the Tour of Costa Rica arrived in Liberia. This caught my attention because there were cyclists from different countries. From that moment on, I became a fan of bicycle racing. At age 12, I saved up to buy my first bicycle....
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...
Mountain bike tours are an excellent opportunity to explore the winding trails and peaks of rugged Costa Rica mountain terrain. They offer a chance to escape from the noise and bustle of city life and connect with nature while enjoying a thrilling adventure. Mountain...
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...
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...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cuckoo, Cuckoo! Not a Rare Sound in Costa Rica. You probably know the familiar sound, if not the little bird, of the Bavarian clock renown. In fact, these clocks originated with the cuckoo bird species found in the forests of...
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Wheels to the World - Ox cart of bygone era a cultural treasure today: Although its golden age in Costa Rica’s export trade history has long since faded, the ox cart remains one of the country’s most important ancestral...
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...
You’re right—unlike the U.S. system built around the National Association of Realtors and its MLS networks, Costa Rica operates without a centralized, mandatory Multiple Listing Service. That creates some real implications for buyers and...