Major updates to corporate identity and compliance came into effect in June 2025. Here’s what they mean for your company. Daniel Oses Ivankovich GM Attorneys As of June 2025, Costa Rica has introduced major legal reforms that simplify the way Sociedades Anónimas...
From howler monkeys to toucans, the dry break draws out more than just tourists. What is Costa Rica’s “mini summer”? Mini summer, or "veranillo de San Juan", is a brief dry spell that usually occurs between late June and mid-July, interrupting the otherwise rainy...
Introduction to Costa Rica’s Volcanic Landscape The Land of Fire Costa Rica’s beauty is more than skin deep. Underneath its rainforests, cloud forests, and pristine coastlines lies a turbulent geological engine. With over 60 volcanoes, including five currently...
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...
Costa Rica is famous for its volcanic beauty, but most travelers only ever hear about Arenal, Rincon de la Viaja, or Poás. Hidden behind the fame of these popular giants lie lesser-known treasures—Tenorio, Miravalles, and Barva—volcanoes that are just as stunning,...
Poás Volcano: Costa Rica’s Fiery Crown Jewel Poás Volcano isn’t just another mountain—it's one of Costa Rica’s most photogenic and dangerous natural attractions. Rising 2,708 meters above sea level in the Central Valley, this active stratovolcano boasts one of the...
Looking to buy property in Costa Rica with a $300,000 budget? You’re in a sweet spot—high enough for serious options but still affordable by international standards. The key is location. Your money goes a lot further in some parts of the country than others, and each...
With 12 lighted courts, luxury villas, and all-inclusive retreats, Coco Bay is leading the country’s pickleball boom—Pura Vida style. As the sun slips behind the volcanic sands of Playas del Coco, the warm evening air fills with the rhythmic thwack of paddles on...
High up in the canopies of Costa Rica’s dense rainforests, a creature no bigger than a housecat carries out some of nature’s most important night work. The woolly opossum, with its plush fur, oversized eyes, and slow, deliberate movements, may look like a cuddly toy,...
🌍 A Planet Built on Fire Beneath our feet, the Earth never sleeps. From the steaming jungles of Central America to the icy plains of Kamchatka, volcanoes are constantly shifting, groaning, and—when they’ve had enough—exploding in spectacular displays of raw energy....
In the heart of Costa Rica, where the lush jungle kisses the banks of the Tárcoles River, a man named Gilberto “Chito” Shedden became a legend. Not for conquering nature, but for forming a bond with one of its most feared creatures—the American crocodile. Known today...
A critical look at whether Costa Rica's tourism industry is truly giving back to nature, or just selling the illusion. What is regenerative tourism, and how is it different from sustainable travel? Regenerative tourism goes beyond sustainability by actively restoring...