Living by the sea in Costa Rica is pure magic—adventures before breakfast, culture in every plaza, entertainment from sunset drum circles to beach bars, wildlife gliding past your balcony, and food so fresh your fridge feels redundant. It’s also a splendid place to...
WhatsApp Wizardry: Voice Notes, Sticker Diplomacy, and Group-Chat Survival
Costa Rica runs on WhatsApp because it keeps adventures organised, lets culture and entertainment ping straight to your palm, shares wildlife sightings before the toucan flaps off, locks in real-estate viewings between showers, speeds up business decisions, and even...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Global Momentum, Costa Rican Leadership, and Your Next Step
Costa Rica’s Momentum—and a Clear Plan for Women and Men October’s pink ribbon matters because early detection saves lives. When breast cancer is found at a localised stage, five-year survival is around 100%. Costa Rica offers a practical path from worry to action:...
Feria Friendships: Turning Market Day into Your Social Superpower
Costa Rica lives for Saturday and Sunday ferias—the open-air markets where adventures start with a mango sample, culture flows with marimba covers of pop hits, entertainment is a juggler busking by the cassava stall, wildlife appears as hummingbirds flirting with...
Captain Paul Watson Foundation: (CPWF ) Costa Rica Update
https://youtu.be/EbjSGWmZQ2g?si=lAL4V14JfpNJqNES Costa Rica's strategic location supports a rich diversity of wildlife, with its extensive marine ecosystem featuring the unique Costa Rica Thermal Dome, which attracts various marine life. Cocos Island, a World Heritage...
Avatar Lifting Therapy: Facelift Results Without Surgery: By Isabel Brown
Avatar Lifting Therapy is a revolutionary skin treatment designed to restore firmness, lift, and youthfulness—without the need for invasive surgery. It’s the choice for individuals seeking visible results, natural rejuvenation, and rapid recovery. With its advanced...
Street Dogs with Street Smarts
In Costa Rica, you don’t just meet dogs—you meet characters. These aren’t your average canines waiting obediently for the mailman or fetching slippers. No, these are the street dogs with swagger, the free spirits who roam the beaches, parks, and city streets with the...
How to Master the Art of Doing Nothing… Costa Rican Style
A cheeky guide to the slowest form of productivity known to man. In Costa Rica, “doing nothing” isn’t laziness—it’s a refined skill, passed down through generations like a secret family recipe. Here, the locals have perfected the gentle art of slowing down until time...
The Joy of Saying ‘Mae’: Cracking the Code of Costa Rican Slang
You’ll hear it on the bus, in a shop, or shouted across a football pitch—“¡Mae, qué es esta vara?!” And if you're scratching your head, don’t worry. You're not lost—just not fluent in the fine art of Costa Rican slang. Chief among the tools of Tico expression is “mae”...
The Most Common Questions New Pet Families Ask Their Vet
By: Dr. Sharine Alice, VMD (CMVCR1117) Bringing a new dog or cat into your life is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences. Along with the joy of adoption comes a wave of questions—especially for first-time pet families. Veterinarians often see similar...
Lake Arenal: Costa Rica’s Best-Kept Secret for Living or Retirement
Writer: Marynes Fernandez B - Airelibre Homes & Rentals A complete guide for those seeking a life change surrounded by nature, community, and tranquility. Deep in the northern region of Costa Rica, nestled between green mountains and a serene lake, lies one of the...
The Power of ‘Tranquilo’: Living Stress-Free, Tico-Style
What does “tranquilo” really mean in Costa Rica?It’s more than “calm down” or “no worries”—it’s a philosophy. In Costa Rica, “tranquilo” is a way of life, a cultural pause button for when things get loud, fast, or simply out of hand. Whether you're stuck in traffic,...












