The new frontier of real estate speculation: buying and reselling untouched jungle properties in Costa Rica There’s a whisper running through the mountain trails and jungle clearings of Costa Rica — a modern-day gold rush, minus the pickaxes. Instead of digging...
It’s 6:45am in the Central Valley. A painter unwraps a canvas under the early morning sun while the scent of locally roasted beans brews through the air like a quiet overture. Across town, a poet stirs her cafecito, notebook open, chasing metaphors like butterflies....
Buying a Jungle Bunker: Preppers and Off-Gridders in Paradise Meet the community building survivalist-ready homes with rain catchment systems, permaculture gardens, and satellite everything. In a world growing louder with the buzz of climate change, rising global...
How Can I Ensure I’m Doing All I Can to Protect My Property in Costa Rica? Whether you live in Costa Rica full-time or only visit seasonally, protecting your property is a top priority. From preventing squatter occupation to installing smart security systems, there...
“The Last Resort” by the Eagles is a haunting and deeply reflective song that critiques humanity’s tendency to destroy the very things it claims to cherish. Written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey, the track appeared on the Hotel California album in 1976 and is often...
There’s no better way to feel Costa Rica’s pulse than by camping in the wild. Away from resorts and crowds, you find yourself in the raw, untamed beauty that defines the country—whether it’s falling asleep to the rhythm of waves or waking to the chorus of howler...
You may not know that every time you choose a cup of Costa Rican coffee, you are tasting a unique product, one that is rare in the world. You’re savoring the result of an incredible process, which can be defined as a perfect balance between social, economic,...
“What’s in a Name?” – The Origins of Costa Rica’s Funniest and Most Unusual Town Names If you’ve ever looked at a map of Costa Rica and done a double take at town names like Zapote, Palo Seco, or Veinticinco de Abril, you’re not alone. While many countries have their...
Essential local hacks for navigating everything from currency exchange to ordering a beer You’ve landed in Costa Rica, stepped off the plane with “pura vida” echoing in your head, only to realise you’ve no clue how to ask for the loo, your pockets are jingling with...
So you think surf life in Costa Rica is all bronzed bodies and mojitos at sunset? Bless your Instagram-fed heart. The truth is far more entertaining—and sunburned. The real surf lifestyle here isn’t curated; it’s chaotic, crusty, and constantly covered in sand. It...
Nestled in the lush hills of Palmares, Costa Rica, Torunes Farm is a place where tradition and innovation blend seamlessly. This organic coffee farm has a deep-rooted history, passed down through generations with a commitment to regenerative agriculture. Over the...
Few places on Earth offer such an intense and mesmerizing glimpse into the raw power of nature as the Tárcoles River in Costa Rica. Known for its staggering crocodile population, this river is a living testament to the resilience of wildlife, even in the face of...