Can I Make Money Renting My Property in Costa Rica? – Tres Amigos

Can I Make Money Renting My Property in Costa Rica? – Tres Amigos

In almost every property development in Costa Rica, the breakdown of ownership is about the same. One-third of all the owners live here full-time; they are expats who have made paradise their permanent residence. One-third of them are your typical snowbirds; they...

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Cool Places – Cahuita: A Walk in the Park  in a Jungle by the Sea

Cool Places – Cahuita: A Walk in the Park in a Jungle by the Sea

[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you like white-sand beaches, exotic animals and flat, shady jungle trails, then Cahuita National Park probably belongs on your list of must-see places in Costa Rica. The concept is delightfully simple — a...

Tilarán y Lago Arenal: El Oasis Escondido de Guanacaste

Tilarán y Lago Arenal: El Oasis Escondido de Guanacaste

Tilarán y Lago Arenal: El Oasis Escondido de Guanacaste, Un Paraíso Natural por Descubrir Ubicado en el corazón de Costa Rica, el Lago Arenal y la ciudad de Tilarán representan una de las regiones más mágicas y menos conocidas del país. Lejos del bullicio turístico de...

Artisanal Foods and Beverages: Costa Rica’s Culinary Renaissance

Artisanal Foods and Beverages: Costa Rica’s Culinary Renaissance

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is not just a haven for nature lovers but also a vibrant canvas for a flourishing artisanal food and beverage scene. Here, a spirited cadre...

Nauyaca Waterfall

Nauyaca Waterfall

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is renowned for its incomparable waterfalls, which spill from dizzying heights into cool pools where you can swim, take photos and even leap from the cliffs if you dare. Costa Rica is also known for its...

Cool Places – Cahuita: A Walk in the Park  in a Jungle by the Sea

Cool Places – Cahuita: A Walk in the Park in a Jungle by the Sea

If you like white-sand beaches, exotic animals and flat, shady jungle trails, then Cahuita National Park probably belongs on your list of must-see places in Costa Rica. The concept is delightfully simple — a six-mile (10km) trail along the beach between the towns of...

Bob’s Sunset Cocktail Crawl: Chasing Green Flashes in Costa Rica

Bob’s Sunset Cocktail Crawl: Chasing Green Flashes in Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]After a day filled with exciting adventures, Bob needed a break. The serene Costa Rican beach beckoned him with promises of relaxation, cocktails, and...

Single-Use Plastic Ban in Costa Rica: Progress or Pretense?

Single-Use Plastic Ban in Costa Rica: Progress or Pretense?

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica's bold initiative to ban single-use plastics by 2021 was hailed as a groundbreaking step towards environmental sustainability. This policy...