[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Escazú: A Blend of Old and New. It’s not hard to see why Escazú is a favored place to settle in Costa Rica for expats from North America and Europe. This suburb of San José offers many of the creature comforts that come with...
VAT: Impact for Real Estate Investors
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CR Biz 101: The Business of Seasons
Costa Rica Business 101: The Business of Seasons. Costa Rica is perfect for both large and small businesses. Entrepreneurs from all over the world come to the mountains and the seas here with dreams of living pura vida. Whether it’s the bustling renaissance port of...
Adding Value to Real Estate Developments
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Live Happy. Invest Wisely: Adding Value to Real Estate Developments. The way we travel, shop and live has changed drastically in the last 10 years. So why are we seeing commercial and residential projects still being created with...
Fashion Flash: Animal Magnetism
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Fashion Flash: Animal Magnetism. The true story of the animal print was born in the caveman era, when people used animal skins to protect themselves from the wind and cold. Thousands of years later, during medieval times, fur...
The Doctor Is In: Intestinal Parasites Invisible Troublemakers
The Doctor Is In: Intestinal Parasites Invisible Troublemakers. The risk of contracting an intestinal parasite infection is present in both urban and rural areas of Costa Rica. Although the associated illnesses are seldom fatal, they can mask other diseases when...
Sala Garbo: Where Indie Film Buffs Flock
Sala Garbo: Where Indie Film Buffs Flock. When Sala Garbo opened its doors in 1977, the goal was to give San José moviegoers a taste of independent film culture. Conceived as a venue for homegrown and international independent movies, the theater was founded by...
La Iglesia de San Blas: Oldest Church in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] La Iglesia de San Blas: The Oldest Church in Costa Rica. Just one hour from Tamarindo is a historic building that dates back nearly 500 years and represents the first interactions between the indigenous Chorotega tribe and Spanish...
Skateboarding in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sk8 Costa Rica: This is Skateboarding in Costa Rica. Skateboarding in Costa Rica? How can you skateboard on dirt roads? With howler monkeys and sandy beaches … but without ramps, skate parks, ledges, handrails or stairs to ollie...
Piedras Blancas National Park: The Other Osa
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Navigating Bocas del Toro, Panama
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Laird Hamilton: Surf Legend Chooses Costa Rica Destination to Promote Health and Fitness
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Laird Hamilton: Surf Legend Chooses Costa Rica Destination to Promote Health and Fitness. Most of us would probably agree that surfing is the best activity to maintain your surfing fitness. But is it enough? What about the times...







