Most souvenirs are forgettable within a week. They end up in a drawer, on a shelf, or at the back of a suitcase with a faint smell of sunscreen and airport duty-free perfume. But the best things you bring home from Costa Rica are different. They do not just remind you...
(Adapted from Chapter 4 of Temporary Insanity-Costa Rica: My Way On my first full day in Costa Rica, I emerged from the cafeteria of the Costa Rican-North American Cultural Center in San...
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...
The jaguar is not just another wild cat in Costa Rica. It is the largest feline in the country, the biggest cat in the Americas, and the third-largest cat species on Earth after the tiger and lion. Built like a living engine of muscle and silence, the jaguar carries...
¡Bienvenido, April! A new month always brings a sense of renewal — a quiet invitation to reset our mindset, refocus our goals, and embrace fresh growth opportunities. April is the perfect time to pause, breathe deeply, and welcome the positive energy that comes with a...
Sign Pollution!! Commercial billboards have become a growing concern in parts of Costa Rica because they can visually disrupt the natural landscapes that the country is famous for. Although the country markets itself globally as an eco-tourism destination,...
Ensuring that the bikini or clothing you buy is genuinely made in Costa Rica can be tricky because many tourist shops sell imported or relabeled items. In fact, some sellers have been known to replace original tags with “Made in Costa Rica” labels,...
Costa Rica has long presented itself to the world as a country defined by civilian democracy, diplomacy and peace. That identity is not just branding. Article 12 of the Constitution outlawed the permanent army, and the country has spent decades building an...
Understanding Canine Cognitive Dysfunction By Dr. Sharine Alice, VMD (CMVCR1117) | Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste As dogs grow older, some behavioral changes may begin to appear. A dog that once recognized every corner of the house may suddenly seem confused, sleep at...
Water has always been regarded as one of the most powerful natural elements for healing and renewal. Across cultures and traditions, water symbolizes life, purification, and emotional restoration. Every living organism depends on it, and the human body itself is...
Years ago, Dean Bushby, a computer network engineer from Leeds, United Kingdom, fell off a motorcycle he was riding in Thailand. Loss of his leg was the consequence. Over the next five years during the healing process, the former rugby enthusiast was unable to do much...
The nine-banded armadillo is one of those animals that looks as though nature had a sense of humour and a practical engineering streak at the same time. Covered in tough, flexible armour and built low to the ground with a long snout and sharp digging claws, it is a...