Tropical Brews: Costa Rica’s Craft Beer Infusion with Passionfruit, Guava, and Pineapple
In Costa Rica, the craft beer revolution isn’t just about hops and barley—it’s about bottling the country’s vibrant landscapes into every pour. While classic IPAs, pale ales, and wheat beers are gaining loyal followings, local brewers are taking things a step further...
Why Guanacaste’s Commercial Market Is Poised to Explode
What is fuelling Guanacaste’s commercial property surge? Guanacaste is on the cusp of its biggest commercial boom in decades, powered by a rare blend of surging tourism, deep-pocketed foreign investors, and a chronic shortage of business-ready spaces. The result?...
Festival Fashion: Dressing for Costa Rica’s Most Colourful Celebrations
Costa Rica doesn’t just celebrate—it explodes with colour, rhythm, and tradition. From the spirited cowboy festivals of Guanacaste to the kaleidoscopic Caribbean carnivals of Limón, the country’s cultural calendar is alive with energy. But attending isn’t just about...
Oktoberfest in Costa Rica: A Tropical Twist on a Bavarian Classic
When someone says “Oktoberfest”, your mind probably jumps to images of Munich’s sprawling beer tents, the sound of brass bands, and the unmistakable clink of giant steins in the crisp German autumn air. Now, transport that image several thousand kilometres south, swap...
Street Dogs with Street Smarts
In Costa Rica, you don’t just meet dogs—you meet characters. These aren’t your average canines waiting obediently for the mailman or fetching slippers. No, these are the street dogs with swagger, the free spirits who roam the beaches, parks, and city streets with the...
How to Master the Art of Doing Nothing… Costa Rican Style
A cheeky guide to the slowest form of productivity known to man. In Costa Rica, “doing nothing” isn’t laziness—it’s a refined skill, passed down through generations like a secret family recipe. Here, the locals have perfected the gentle art of slowing down until time...
The Joy of Saying ‘Mae’: Cracking the Code of Costa Rican Slang
You’ll hear it on the bus, in a shop, or shouted across a football pitch—“¡Mae, qué es esta vara?!” And if you're scratching your head, don’t worry. You're not lost—just not fluent in the fine art of Costa Rican slang. Chief among the tools of Tico expression is “mae”...
Jungle Hike to Pre-Columbian Spheres in Diquís
The air was thick enough to drink, heavy with the perfume of wet earth and crushed ginger leaves. Somewhere above, a howler monkey’s guttural roar rolled through the canopy, followed by the metallic call of a toucan. My boots squelched in the deep brown mud as I...
Manatee Moments: Quiet Encounters in Tortuguero
Tortuguero, a tranquil paradise in Costa Rica, offers a rare opportunity to witness manatees in their natural habitat. September, when boat traffic is lower, increases the chances of spotting these elusive creatures in the calm freshwater canals. Whether you’re a...
The National Baseball League of a Different Kind: Costa Rica’s Baseball-Making Capital
In a quiet corner of Costa Rica, far from roaring stadiums and TV cameras, the heart of Major League Baseball quietly beats—stitch by stitch—in the town of Turrialba. Here, baseballs aren’t just sports equipment; they’re the lifeblood of an entire community. It’s a...