Why Costa Ricans Are Proudly Called “Ticos”

Why Costa Ricans Are Proudly Called “Ticos”

If you’ve ever traveled through Costa Rica—or even chatted with someone who has—you’ve probably heard the term “Tico” tossed around with a smile. It’s more than just a nickname. It’s a source of national pride, a cultural fingerprint, and a charming little insight...

Jungle Mushrooms—And the Chefs Who Can’t Get Enough

Jungle Mushrooms—And the Chefs Who Can’t Get Enough

Costa Rica’s Rainy-Season Fungi Frenzy, From Gourmet Delights to Glow-in-the-Dark Oddities When Costa Rica’s skies open and the forest floor turns spongy, something strange and wonderful begins to stir—mushrooms. Not the sad white ones in plastic wrap. We're talking...

When Frogs Rule the Night: Costa Rica’s Rainforest After Dark

When Frogs Rule the Night: Costa Rica’s Rainforest After Dark

How amphibians turn June’s jungle nights into a love-fuelled chorus of croaks, chirps, and colour What happens in Costa Rica’s jungles when the rain starts to fall? As soon as the rainy season begins in June, the forests of Costa Rica explode with amphibian life. The...

Strange Things fallings from the Sky in Costa Rica’s Rain Season

Strange Things fallings from the Sky in Costa Rica’s Rain Season

Yes, it sometimes rains worms—welcome to the rainforest’s most bizarre season. When it comes to Costa Rica’s rainy season, most people imagine lush green jungles, rushing waterfalls, and dramatic afternoon thunderstorms. But those who’ve spent enough time in the more...

Why June Is the Best Time to Buy a Haunted House in Costa Rica

Why June Is the Best Time to Buy a Haunted House in Costa Rica

Real Estate Meets Rainstorms... and the Occasional Ghost Looking to buy property in Costa Rica? Come June, you might get more than a good deal—you might get a ghost. While most people are dodging puddles and power outages during the rainy season, others are leaning...

New POA Requirements for 2025 BCCR Filing

New POA Requirements for 2025 BCCR Filing

‼️ Important Reminder for CR Corporations and CR LLCs‼️ As of the latest government resolution (MH-DGT-RES-0020-2024), all previous Special Powers of Attorney (POAs) for BCCR filings are no longer valid. Each company must now grant a new POA to complete this year’s...