[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]March in Costa Rica is a surfer’s paradise. With its prime wave conditions, warm waters, and perfect weather, this month offers some of the best...
The Future of Costa Rica Real Estate: Trends, Investments, and Hotspots
Why Costa Rica is a Real Estate Hotspot Costa Rica’s real estate market is heating up, drawing foreign investors, eco-conscious buyers, and remote workers. But where are the next big opportunities? How is sustainability influencing homeownership? Whether you're...
Bob’s Caffeinated Adventure: Finding Liquid Gold and Magic Honey in Palmares
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Bob’s love for adventure is only rivaled by his love for a good cup of coffee. So when he heard about Torunes Coffee Plantation in the hills of...
Los Mojados: Jaco’s Most Astonishing Band
Jaco Beach, Costa Rica – One thing for sure is Los Mojados needs a bigger stage! What started as a brother-and-sister guitar-duo 21-years-ago has evolved full circle into a musical journey few other bands ever experience. Sheer determination, guts and a vision for...
EXpat writer britt nelson
Britt Nelson, 75, came to Costa Rica in 2011 from Florida. He is a retired, multi-award winning photo journalist, reporter and news editor for the New York Times Company. He has been published thousands of times on the front pages of American newspapers. He is...
What is an “apostille,” and what reference does it have to the “Hague Convention”?
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Hague Convention on the Apostille (CONVENTION FOR THE ELIMINATION OF THE LEGALIZATION REQUISITE FOR FOREIGN PUBLIC DOCUMENTS is known as the...
Cool Places – Cahuita: A Walk in the Park in a Jungle by the Sea
[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you like white-sand beaches, exotic animals and flat, shady jungle trails, then Cahuita National Park probably belongs on your list of must-see places in Costa Rica. The concept is delightfully simple — a...
Ehrlichiosis in Pets: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] Ehrlichiosis is a serious tick-borne disease caused by the Ehrlichia bacterium, primarily affecting dogs but also seen in cats. This illness can lead...
Theatrical Nature: Arenal Volcano’s Eruption History Told Through Local Legends
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Arenal Volcano: Myths, Legends, and the Science Behind Costa Rica’s Fiery Giant The Iconic Arenal Volcano: A Natural Wonder and Cultural Treasure...
Survival of the Cutest: How Costa Rica’s Baby Animals Make It in the Wild
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica’s lush jungles, misty cloud forests, and pristine coastlines are home to some of the world’s most fascinating wildlife—including an adorable...
Rainforest Medicine Cabinet: How Costa Rica’s Animals Use Plants for Healing
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica’s rainforests are bursting with life, not just in the form of towering trees and vibrant flowers but also in the fascinating ways animals...
The Mysterious Migrations of Costa Rica’s Wildlife
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica, a small yet biologically rich country, is a global hotspot for wildlife migrations. From the lush rainforests of the Osa Peninsula to the...