Costa Rica’s national parks remain one of the country’s greatest global success stories in conservation. With nearly 30% of its land and marine territory protected, the country continues to lead the world in biodiversity preservation and sustainable tourism. In recent...
By Diana Granados, GM Attorneys at Law Costa Rica continues to refine its regulatory framework for the Annual Transparency and Final Beneficiaries Disclosure (RTBF), which all obligated entities are required to file with the Central Bank (BCCR) this April. All...
Your daily habits shape your future health more than you might realize. Many people focus on exercise, supplements, or the latest wellness trends, yet overlook one of the most powerful factors influencing their wellbeing: the ingredients quietly showing up in their...
[uxgallery id="1"] When the wild mountain avocados ripen in San Gerardo de Dota, the forest seems to change character. The cool air sharpens, the cloud forest glows a little greener, and birders begin to say the same thing with a mix of hope and excitement: it’s...
Corrected Article Copy For most travelers, Costa Rica’s two main commercial international gateways are Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), near the capital region, and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), which serves the northwestern Pacific...
Costa Rica’s food is not about flashy presentation or overcomplicated recipes. It is about comfort, balance, freshness, and the kind of meals that quietly win you over after the first bite. Across the country, from roadside sodas to family kitchens and bustling...
New businesses that survive and thrive in Costa Rica tend to share a handful of practical “winning distinctives”: they fit the local market (often around sustainability, services, or tourism), know how to navigate bureaucracy, leverage the talent and ecosystem in...
On the morning of March 14, 1926, what should have been a day of faith, charity, and community became one of the darkest days in Costa Rican history. Families from Alajuela and Heredia boarded a special passenger train bound for Cartago, where a charity fair was being...
Costa Rica has a way of making property ownership feel beautifully simple. You see a mountain view, a stretch of jungle, a farm with old trees, or a lot close enough to the beach to hear the surf, and your imagination gets to work fast. But before you buy, there is...
The Central Pacific region of Costa Rica continues to stand out as one of the country’s most desirable locations for vacation homes, second residences, and permanent living. While destinations such as Jacó and the world-class Los Sueños Resort and Marina often...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Costa Rica Climates, Weather in Costa Rica: What’s the weather like in Costa Rica? "Most of us are used to this question from first-time visitors or friends back in the places where we used to live. The only correct answer is, “It...
Plantain fritters are one of those dishes that feel generous from the very first bite. They are simple, affordable, and wildly satisfying: crisp at the edges, tender in the middle, and flexible enough to swing sweet or savoury depending on what you stir into the...