Costa Rica is a land where jungle mountains meet rolling surf, where scarlet macaws glide across the sky, and where "Pura Vida" is more than a phrase—it's a way of life. Adventures abound, from white-water rafting to volcano hiking; culture thrives in music,...
Why do so many people dream of Costa Rica? People come to Costa Rica chasing beauty, wildlife, and the mythical ease of “Pura Vida.” Before I ever boarded a plane to Costa Rica, the country existed in my imagination as a place of endless green. It was sloths in trees,...
There was a time—not too far in the past—when uttering the F word would’ve gotten you kicked out of class, scolded at the dinner table, or labeled a degenerate. It was the linguistic equivalent of chewing with your mouth open in church. Now? It’s in bestselling books,...
There’s a universal truth about time that unites schoolchildren and pensioners alike: nobody experiences it the same way. Ask a child in the middle of the school term when Christmas is coming, and you’ll hear dramatic sighs, exaggerated eye-rolls, and complaints that...
Costa Rica’s government has allowed its once-pristine reputation to be dragged through the mud of lawlessness, corruption, and incompetence. The country that once stood as an oasis of peace in Central America is now a paradise lost to crime. And while Costa Ricans...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Bioprospecting in Costa Rica: Balancing Promise and Ethical Practice Bioprospecting in Costa Rica, situated at the heart of Central America's...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica's bold initiative to ban single-use plastics by 2021 was hailed as a groundbreaking step towards environmental sustainability. This policy...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Reflections on 2024 and Looking Forward to a Hopeful 2025 As 2024 draws to a close, we find ourselves at a poignant moment—a time to pause, reflect,...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Navigating the roads of Costa Rica can often feel like an unplanned adventure, mimicking the nation's lush, untamed landscapes in both beauty and...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica, renowned for its lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and biodiversity, has become a paradise for both tourists and expatriates. However,...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Is Costa Rica’s beloved "Pura Vida" lifestyle its Achilles' heel or its secret superpower? This mantra of 'pure life' might sound like a dream come...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]I see many comments on social media regarding leaving Costa Rica due to issues with the place chosen to live. You cannot blame anyone but yourself for...