Milagro Mena Solano• Date of Birth: April 30, 1993• Place of Origin: Puntarenas, Costa Rica• Discipline: Cycling — primarily road cycling, and also mountain biking (MTB) Follow her on Instagram Athletic Career• Beginnings and Development: From a young age, she...
PET NEUTERING: BREAKING MYTHS AND PROTECTING THEIR HEALTH
Pet neutering is a topic that still generates controversy, largely due to the many myths that surround this procedure. However, beyond the doubts and misinformation, sterilization offers proven benefits that directly improve animal welfare and help control the...
Costa Rica Launches Medicinal Cannabis Exports to Europe: A New Era in Global Trade
Costa Rica’s First Medicinal Cannabis Export to Europe: Laws, Access, and What It Means for Buyers and Patients What milestone has Costa Rica just achieved in the cannabis industry? Costa Rica has completed its first-ever export of medicinal cannabis to Europe. In...
Buying Property in Costa Rica: Top 10 Steps, Mistakes to Avoid, and Expert Tips
Buying property in Costa Rica can be incredibly rewarding—but it’s also very different from buying in the U.S. The key is understanding the process, avoiding common traps, and working with the right people. Here’s a clear, practical breakdown of the top...
Choosing the Right Surfboard in Costa Rica: A Smarter Way to Progress Faster
Picking the Right Type of Surfboard for you starts with your skill, waves, and goals. Learn what board shape fits how and where you surf.
The Five Types of Expats You’ll Meet in Costa Rica (And What They Reveal About Life Here)
Costa Rica has a way of pulling people in—and keeping them. What starts as a two-week holiday often turns into a life rewrite somewhere between a jungle road, a beachfront café, and a perfectly timed sunset. Over time, patterns emerge. Not stereotypes exactly, but...
What Clínica Bíblica’s Liberia acquisition means for Guanacaste
Clínica Bíblica’s move into Liberia is more than a business expansion; it is a sign that Guanacaste is becoming too important to serve with occasional outreach and too dynamic to rely only on long-distance specialist care. In its official announcement on 7 April 2026,...
What to Wear in Costa Rica’s Humid and Rainy Season?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Costa Rica’s rainy season is warm, green, dramatic and, at times, gloriously soggy. One minute you are sipping coffee in sunshine, and the next you are sprinting for cover while the sky empties a swimming pool over your...
Welcome To the North American Birdfair
Welcome to the North American Birdfair—where adventure, discovery, and community take flight Costa Rica 2026 Join us for an extraordinary celebration of birds, nature, and community in the heart of Central America. CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE Why Costa Rica? Costa Rica is...
A Pastor’s Perspective with the Life in Ujarrada
Editor’s note: The Ujarrás (or Ujarrada) are an indigenous nation with deep historical roots in the central valley region of Costa Rica, specifically near the present-day Cartago area. While often associated with the broader Ujarrás region, they are historically...
Escazú, Costa Rica: The Smart Choice for LUXURY Living in the Central Valley
Escazu, Costa Rica blends upscale living, mountain views, dining, shopping, and easy access to San Jose for travelers, expats, and investors.
Blue Valley Chocolate Costa Rica: How Sustainable Cacao is Redefining Fine Chocolate
The Standard of Excellence in Sustainable Cacao: The Blue Valley Story The global chocolate industry is undergoing a significant shift. For decades, the gap between the farm and the final product was wide, obscured by complex supply chains and industrial processing....













