by Terry Carlile | Jul 1, 2025 | Cover Stories, UP FRONT
When most people picture Costa Rica, they think of misty volcanoes, chirping toucans, and sloths in the treetops. But if you ask any angler worth their salt, they’ll tell you the real Costa Rica magic happens offshore, where the ocean boils with life, and the thrill...
by John Quam | Jul 1, 2025 | Pura Vida
Joan McDonald Vernon has cast a long line of influence across sportfishing in Central America and beyond. For over two decades, she’s been the driving force behind some of the most respected billfish tournaments in the region — from laid-back “fishing rodeos” to elite...
by Master | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
It all began many years ago when my wife Nadene and I started travelling. We spent a few years exploring different Spanish-speaking countries including Mexico, Belize, Colombia, Panama, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Some of our good friends sold everything they owned in...
by John Brockmeier | Jun 30, 2025 | Real Estate
Looking to buy property in Costa Rica with a $300,000 budget? You’re in a sweet spot—high enough for serious options but still affordable by international standards. The key is location. Your money goes a lot further in some parts of the country than others, and each...
by Valarie K Taylor | Mar 31, 2025 | Travel & Adventure
Costa Rica’s Pacific coast offers some of the world’s most thrilling whale-watching experiences. Every year, the warm waters become a temporary home for majestic humpback whales, with peak months varying by region. April is an exceptional time to witness these gentle...
by John Brockmeier | Mar 31, 2025 | Travel & Adventure
Bob, our ever-enthusiastic adventurer, was ready for his next big escapade: deep-sea fishing off the Costa Rican Pacific. Armed with sunscreen, a ridiculously wide-brimmed hat, and a grin that could rival the Cheshire Cat’s, Bob headed to the Flamingo Marina to meet...
by Staff | Jan 31, 2025 | Travel & Adventure
In the early evening, as the vibrant Costa Rican sun begins to dip lower and lower in the sky, there emerges a sort of nightly pilgrimage, a communal migration drawn by the spectacular palette of colors that are about to unfold in the heavens. A nightly journey...
by Staff | Dec 31, 2024 | Real Estate, Travel & Adventure
What area of Costa Rica is right for ME?. Based on Google data, Costa Rica ranks in the top five locations searched online by people from Canada, the United States and France looking to buy a second home. From the vibes of a bustling metropolitan city or laid-back...
