Part of the celebrated Papagayo beach corridor—alongside Playa Hermosa, Playa Panama, and Playa Ocotal—Playas del Coco sits just 20 minutes from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR). Many consider it one of the most dynamic towns on Costa Rica’s Pacific...
Moving abroad is supposed to be a reset button, not a remote-control extension cord for yesterday’s arguments. And yet, plenty of people who’ve chosen a new life keep pumping political contempt back to their home country — or importing the same “us vs them” energy...
Don Rogelio Café in Cañas is best known today as the humble little soda shop where a single, almost mythical drink—la leche dormida (sleeping milk)—turned a family recipe into a local legend and a small town stop into a must-visit waypoint on the Pan-American Highway....
If you’re asking what makes Playa del Coco and Playa Hermosa so popular, the simple answer is variety. Calm swimming beaches, world-class ocean adventures, wildlife encounters, waterfalls, and vibrant seaside nightlife all sit within 20–30 minutes of Liberia...
Cats are masters at hiding illness. Many serious diseases develop quietly, with subtle early signs. Watch for: * Bad breath or chewing changes (Dental disease) * Increased thirst in older cats (Kidney disease) * Weight loss with strong appetite (Hyperthyroidism) *...
Costa Rica is accelerating its march toward a fully digital state, and the country’s corporate landscape is about to feel the shift. Under Law 10.597, all legal entities, from traditional corporations to limited liability companies, must now register an official email...
A beach with a river mouth (or estuary/“estero”) is two places at once: calm holiday postcard on the sand, and moving machinery in the water. In April, that machinery tends to get a fresh set of gears. A few early rains upstream, a slightly different tide cycle, a...
Costa Rica is one of those places where a five-star sunset can feel guaranteed—but a five-star rating absolutely is not. For hotels, tours, restaurants, shuttles, and experiences, online reviews aren’t a “nice extra”. They’re often the deciding factor between a full...
Costa Rica has always been good at making things—clever, functional, beautiful things that fit the land and the climate. What’s new is the confidence: a generation of makers is taking heritage techniques (woodwork, clay, weaving, metalwork) and pairing them with...
Positivity gets misunderstood as a personality type: the mate who’s permanently upbeat, even when the sky is falling. In real life, positivity is closer to a skill than a mood — something you practise, especially on the days you don’t feel like it. And in 2026, that...
Pitahaya (dragon fruit) is the kind of plant that feels like a friendly prank by nature: a cactus that behaves like a jungle climber, throws out aerial roots like grappling hooks, and saves its biggest floral performance for the middle of the night. In Costa...
[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] A Costa Rica sunset cruise is the kind of “vacation staple” that somehow feels both effortless and legendary. You show up in flip-flops, step onto a boat that’s already in a good mood, and a few...