10 Intriguing Facts About Costa Rica You Might Not Know

10 Intriguing Facts About Costa Rica You Might Not Know

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is often celebrated for its verdant landscapes and rich biodiversity, but there's much more to this Central American gem than meets the eye....

Clavillazo’s Gift to Costa Rica: The Legacy of Pura Vida

Clavillazo’s Gift to Costa Rica: The Legacy of Pura Vida

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Clavillazo gifted Costa Rica its most cherished phrase: **Pura Vida**. This simple yet profound expression has become synonymous with the Costa Rican...

Esprit Id x art Raúl y Laetitia

Esprit Id x art Raúl y Laetitia

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] Introducing Raul and Laetitia. We are a couple of local artists from the province of Guanacaste, our paintings and murals are inspired by nature and...

Tamale Time – Tasty Tico tradition dates back thousands of years

Tamale Time – Tasty Tico tradition dates back thousands of years

[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Tamales! Generations of Costa Ricans have regarded this legendary dish as synonymous with Christmas. They would impatiently await that magical time where the entire family came together to honor...

Costa Rican Literature: Voices of the Rainforest

Costa Rican Literature: Voices of the Rainforest

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rican literature is a vibrant tapestry woven with the threads of the country’s lush landscapes, rich history, and diverse cultural heritage....

Speak Like a Local? Funny Fails from Costa Rica’s Language Barrier

Speak Like a Local? Funny Fails from Costa Rica’s Language Barrier

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Language Blunders: Funniest Miscommunications Between Costa Rican Locals and Tourists   Navigating the linguistic labyrinth of a foreign language can...

Your Invitation to the 3rd Annual Art Show at Arenal

Your Invitation to the 3rd Annual Art Show at Arenal

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Benefiting from the show: - Salón Adult Mayor (provides a free place for Costa Rican seniors to socialize and to exercise) - CEN-CINAI (provides a free...

Manic Dawn: The Shocking  Misadventures of My Bipolar Dad

Manic Dawn: The Shocking Misadventures of My Bipolar Dad

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]On March 9, 1995, an extremely animated American man was causing a disturbance at the public phones in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica. A policeman approached...