The Benefits of Gratitude

The Benefits of Gratitude

A lifestyle of gratitude and thankfulness offers multiple mental and emotional benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, boosting psychological resilience, enhancing well-being, and fostering positive social connections. Mental Benefits of...

Costa Rican Holiday Cuisine

Costa Rican Holiday Cuisine

Costa Rican Holiday Cuisine: Tasty Traditions. Food is an integral part of the equation for any culture that celebrates Christmas. Costa Rica has its own Yuletide feasts and treats prevalent from the end of November through the start of the new year. A classic example...

Rabies in Dogs: Symptoms, Transmission, and Treatment

Rabies in Dogs: Symptoms, Transmission, and Treatment

By Dr. Sharine Alice, VMD — CMVCR1117Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste | WhatsApp: (506) 8307-8400 Rabies is one of the most serious infectious diseases affecting both animals and humans. Caused by the Rabies lyssavirus, this fatal viral infection targets the central nervous...

Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro

[uxgallery id="4"] Venture Beyond Expectations into Vibrant Ngäbe Culture The boat skimmed beside a curtain of bruised sky, the sea shining like Windexed glass while black-tipped clouds argued about bursting. I zipped my rain jacket, tugged on my wellies, and watched...

Manuel Antonio: The Surf Spot

Manuel Antonio: The Surf Spot

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Manuel Antonio: Costa Rica’s Jungle Postcard With a Secret—It Surfs Brilliantly Manuel Antonio National Park gets the fame for sloths in sea-almond trees, macaws flashing scarlet over jade coves, and jungle trails that...

The Characteristics of Costa Rican Music

The Characteristics of Costa Rican Music

Authentic Costa Rican music is characterized by a blend of indigenous, Spanish, and Afro-Caribbean influences that have evolved over centuries. Traditional music often features instruments such as the marimba (a wooden xylophone with a bright sound), guitars, drums,...

Shattering Pura Vida

Shattering Pura Vida

Barriers to Experiencing Pura Vida The barriers to experiencing the authentic "Pura Vida" lifestyle in Costa Rica primarily stem from cultural adjustments, logistical challenges, and environmental factors. While appealing, fully embracing this relaxed and joyful way...

Lingerie: Uncovering How to Feel Good  About Yourself

Lingerie: Uncovering How to Feel Good About Yourself

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Costa Rica wakes you up with zip-lines, gallery strolls and ceviche sunsets — and tucked beneath every outfit is the quiet spark that sets the tone for all of it. Lingerie isn’t a costume for rare occasions; it’s the mood you slip...

Condo HOA Assemblies in Costa Rica Can Now Be Held Virtually

Condo HOA Assemblies in Costa Rica Can Now Be Held Virtually

By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law If you own property in a condominium in Costa Rica, here’s some good news that could make managing your investment much easier. A recent legal reform now allows condominium HOA assemblies — both ordinary and extraordinary — to be...