Corrected Article Copy For most travelers, Costa Rica’s two main commercial international gateways are Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), near the capital region, and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), which serves the northwestern Pacific...
Costa Rica’s food is not about flashy presentation or overcomplicated recipes. It is about comfort, balance, freshness, and the kind of meals that quietly win you over after the first bite. Across the country, from roadside sodas to family kitchens and bustling...
New businesses that survive and thrive in Costa Rica tend to share a handful of practical “winning distinctives”: they fit the local market (often around sustainability, services, or tourism), know how to navigate bureaucracy, leverage the talent and ecosystem in...
On the morning of March 14, 1926, what should have been a day of faith, charity, and community became one of the darkest days in Costa Rican history. Families from Alajuela and Heredia boarded a special passenger train bound for Cartago, where a charity fair was being...
Costa Rica has a way of making property ownership feel beautifully simple. You see a mountain view, a stretch of jungle, a farm with old trees, or a lot close enough to the beach to hear the surf, and your imagination gets to work fast. But before you buy, there is...
The Central Pacific region of Costa Rica continues to stand out as one of the country’s most desirable locations for vacation homes, second residences, and permanent living. While destinations such as Jacó and the world-class Los Sueños Resort and Marina often...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Costa Rica Climates, Weather in Costa Rica: What’s the weather like in Costa Rica? "Most of us are used to this question from first-time visitors or friends back in the places where we used to live. The only correct answer is, “It...
Plantain fritters are one of those dishes that feel generous from the very first bite. They are simple, affordable, and wildly satisfying: crisp at the edges, tender in the middle, and flexible enough to swing sweet or savoury depending on what you stir into the...
Women’s empowerment is not a date on the calendar. It is a mindset, a decision, and a daily practice. It lives in the moments when a woman chooses to trust her voice, honour her worth, and take one more step toward the life she knows is possible. At its heart,...
Fashion Flash: Animal Magnetism. The true story of the animal print was born in the caveman era, when people used animal skins to protect themselves from the wind and cold. Thousands of years later, during medieval times, fur garments were used to mark a symbol of...
By Andrés Cañas. Editor James Benson You came to Costa Rica for the peaceful green. But first you have to deal with the humidity, heat, and insects. During 20+ years working in my family’s architectural firm (which has been around for over half a century), I have come...
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...