Big Mountain is back with a powerful new single that reggae lovers won’t want to miss. “One Light, One Love”—now streaming on all major platforms—is a heartfelt collaboration between frontman Quino, E.N. Young, and Maxi Vargas. The track fuses warm island rhythms with...
It’s 6:45 a.m. in the Central Valley. A painter in Palmares unwraps a canvas as golden light cuts through the mist. The smell of freshly brewed coffee—organic, rich, and earthy—drifts through the hills. That aroma? It's likely from Torunes Farm, an artisanal coffee...
It’s 6:45am in the Central Valley. A painter unwraps a canvas under the early morning sun while the scent of locally roasted beans brews through the air like a quiet overture. Across town, a poet stirs her cafecito, notebook open, chasing metaphors like butterflies....
“What’s in a Name?” – The Origins of Costa Rica’s Funniest and Most Unusual Town Names If you’ve ever looked at a map of Costa Rica and done a double take at town names like Zapote, Palo Seco, or Veinticinco de Abril, you’re not alone. While many countries have their...
Essential local hacks for navigating everything from currency exchange to ordering a beer You’ve landed in Costa Rica, stepped off the plane with “pura vida” echoing in your head, only to realise you’ve no clue how to ask for the loo, your pockets are jingling with...
Lake Arenal and volcano Arenal
Where the Capital Comes Alive San José may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of nightlife in Costa Rica, but the capital has a thriving after-dark scene just waiting to be explored. Beyond the usual tourist spots, San José hides an eclectic mix...
Costa Rica’s indigenous communities hold some of the most remarkable artistic traditions in Central America, and among them, the Boruca people stand out with their intricate, hand-carved masks. These masks, bursting with vivid colors and striking animal designs, are...
Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is one of Costa Rica’s most sacred and culturally rich celebrations, blending religious traditions with folklore and superstitions that have been passed down through generations. While the week is best...
Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is one of Costa Rica’s most sacred and culturally rich celebrations, blending religious traditions with folklore and superstitions that have been passed down through generations. While the week is best...
The animal joy series of art captures the animal's light, spirit, and energy. Animal joy was born through Amy Pink's world travels after it became very clear that animals were attracted to her in all kinds of crazy ways that positively delighted her. When not...
[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...