Sustainability: Costa Rica’s Secret to Thriving Businesses In the heart of Central America, Costa Rica isn’t just going green—it’s pioneering sustainability into a significant driver for economic prosperity. With lush eco-tourism resorts, carbon-neutral coffee...
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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Bob’s Caffeinated Adventure: Finding Liquid Gold and Magic Honey in Palmares
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Bob’s love for adventure is only rivaled by his love for a good cup of coffee. So when he heard about Torunes Coffee Plantation in the hills of...
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, 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...
Chasing Sunsets in Costa Rica: Join the Nightly Migration to the Beach
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...
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
[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
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
[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?
[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...












