Was Costa Rica’s Hotel Del Rey a CIA hangout? We separate the Blue Marlin legend from the real Iran-Contra history of San José’s Gringo Gulch.
The Other Side of Paradise: San José’s Hidden Reality
Quick answer: San José, Costa Rica's capital, is the country's economic and cultural heart — and the place where its hardest social problems are most visible. Behind the "Pura Vida" tourism image, the city is grappling with record-high national homicide rates, a...
The Aquatic Chicken
By Captain P When you think of seabirds, you think of albatrosses, penguins, seagulls, and cormorants. They all eat fish, but there is one bird that eats more fish than all of them, more fish than all species of seabirds in the sea. It is the bird that a very large...
How Does Conservation Affect Biodiversity?
How does conservation affect biodiversity? Learn how habitat protection, restoration, and policy shape wildlife survival and ecosystem health.
June in Costa Rica: What to Do and Why Go
June in Costa Rica is a smart time to visit – lush landscapes, fewer crowds, great activities, and more prevalent discounts across top stays.
Breathe in the Benefits
Breathe in the Benefits: The Benefits of Breathing. Last breath in … fill up your belly, chest and ‘head’ with air. Pause… and let go. Exhale completely … empty.” I could still hear our teacher’s voice in the distance. I followed his instructions. Minute 1: holding...
The Quiet Risk You Don’t Hear Coming
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “We’re healthy—we never need a doctor.” It’s a comforting belief, and a common one. Many people who relocate to places like Guanacaste arrive in good health, drawn by sunshine, activity, and a lifestyle that feels lighter and freer....
Is Costa Rica Safe for Tourists in 2026?
Is Costa Rica safe for tourists? Yes, with smart planning. Learn where caution matters, common risks, and how to travel with confidence.
Costa Rica Wellness Retreat Guide
Use this Costa Rica wellness retreat guide to choose the right region, retreat style, budget, and season for a trip that truly restores you.
Medicinal Plants of Costa Rica: A Guide to Home-Grown Healing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There’s something quietly magical about stepping into a Costa Rican garden and realising that half the greenery around you isn’t just decorative—it’s medicinal. From fragrant herbs that double as natural pest repellents to trees...
Food for Thought About Eating
Are You Really Paying Attention to What You’re Consuming? There comes a moment—quiet, almost unnoticeable—when we realise we’ve been feeding ourselves far more than just food. It’s not just what’s on the plate. It’s everything. Every image, every headline, every...
Golden care by quatro legal
Empowering Golden Years, & Enriching Lives Our Senior Citizen Package We get it — relocating to a foreign country and understanding the law in Costa Rica can be overwhelming. We’re here to help make your dream of relocating to Costa Rica a reality. As...