Green Gold: Costa Rica’s Growing Botanical Product Export Market

Green Gold: Costa Rica’s Growing Botanical Product Export Market

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’s Undercover Volcanoes: Tenorio, Miravalles, and Barva

Costa Rica’s Undercover Volcanoes: Tenorio, Miravalles, and Barva

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: Where Beauty Boils Beneath the Surface

Poás Volcano Costa Rica: Where Beauty Boils Beneath the Surface

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...

The Club at Coco Bay: Costa Rica’s Pickleball Paradise

The Club at Coco Bay: Costa Rica’s Pickleball Paradise

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...

The Crocodile Whisperer of Tárcoles: The Man Who Swam with a Croc

The Crocodile Whisperer of Tárcoles: The Man Who Swam with a Croc

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...

Regenerative Tourism: Buzzword or Breakthrough?

Regenerative Tourism: Buzzword or Breakthrough?

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...

Fashion Flash – Stay Happy In The Rain

Fashion Flash – Stay Happy In The Rain

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Are you prepared for the rainy season in Costa Rica? Before we know it, all the dust will blow away and the muddy roads will come back. As we move from hell-hot April into a greener, fresher May, some wardrobe adjustments...

Invest in paradise

Invest in paradise

At Costa Rica Luxury Lifestyle, we specialize in premium real estate for discerning investors seeking not just a home but a lifestyle. Led by Olga M. Barber, a trusted expert with over 18 years in luxury hospitality and property investment, we help you acquire...