Costa Rica doesn’t just celebrate—it explodes with colour, rhythm, and tradition. From the spirited cowboy festivals of Guanacaste to the kaleidoscopic Caribbean carnivals of Limón, the country’s cultural calendar is alive with energy. But attending isn’t just about...
There’s no dress code for paradise—but somehow, a new uniform is emerging. Step into any Costa Rican beach town or mountain retreat, and you’ll spot it instantly: breathable fabrics, earth tones, splashy prints, and a certain air of I’m here for good. The expat...
It starts with a toe in the sand. Then it’s a short stroll across warm flagstones. Before long, you're ordering a smoothie in a beach café with absolutely nothing between your feet and the earth. Going barefoot in Costa Rica isn’t just acceptable—it’s a badge of...
The forests of Costa Rica have always been a source of life, sheltering jaguars, feeding sloths, and purifying the air. But now, the rainforest is colouring our clothes. Across the country, a growing number of artisans and eco-conscious designers are reviving the...
What is Clothesline Chic, and why is it “hanging” around Costa Rica? Clothesline Chic is the new satirical-yet-almost-fashionable movement rising from the soggy aftermath of tropical rainstorms. It’s not a fashion trend born in Paris or Milan—but one stitched together...
[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...
Why the Drenched Look Is Making Waves The Drenched Look Is Redefining Glamour It used to be the ultimate fashion faux pas: showing up with soaked hair, like you lost a fight with a rainstorm. But today, soaked is sexy. The drenched look has slid down muddy trails and...
Why Rainy Season is Beauty Season Nature’s Spa is Open for Business When the skies crack open and the rains fall across Costa Rica, something magical happens underfoot. The forest floor transforms into a beauty aisle—muddy, messy, and miraculously mineral-rich. What...
In the quiet hum of a backstrap loom, in the rhythmic dance of hands guiding vibrant threads, a story unfolds—one woven with tradition, resilience, and artistic expression. Across Costa Rica, indigenous communities are reclaiming their textile heritage, blending...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Debbie and Patty were raised in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica, dreaming of stylish, comfortable, and sustainable swimwear. However, in the early...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Destination Beachwear, was born as a creative channel to display clothing and art. I am Daniela, I love the idea of using artistic expression in design and clothing. I believe that anything made with love and intention...
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] Meet Stephanie Montoya. A young solopreneur who literally does her beach design outfits by herself. She's a native Costa Rican who put her...