First Costa Rican Woman to Qualify for the Olympics
Milagro Mena Solano• Date of Birth: April 30, 1993• Place of Origin: Puntarenas, Costa Rica• Discipline: Cycling — primarily road cycling, and also mountain biking (MTB) Follow her on Instagram Athletic Career• Beginnings and Development: From a young age, she...
The Economic Impact To Costa Rica For Cycling Events
by Christian Suárez At the macro level, the economic impact of a cycling event is measured across four major dimensions: direct spending, the multiplier effect, employment and tax revenue, and the destination's tourism positioning. The OECD specifically...
Tropical Sips in Costa Rica: How to Make a Perfect Piña Colada and Cosmopolitan
What makes a Piña Colada in Costa Rica so special? The difference is the pineapple—locally grown, naturally sweet, and bursting with flavour. Costa Rica’s pineapples are among the sweetest in the world, which means your Piña Colada doesn’t need heavy sugar or...
Wheels to the World – Ox cart of bygone era a cultural treasure today
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Wheels to the World - Ox cart of bygone era a cultural treasure today: Although its golden age in Costa Rica’s export trade history has long since faded, the ox cart remains one of the country’s most important ancestral...
Cuckoo, Cuckoo! Not a Rare Sound in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cuckoo, Cuckoo! Not a Rare Sound in Costa Rica. You probably know the familiar sound, if not the little bird, of the Bavarian clock renown. In fact, these clocks originated with the cuckoo bird species found in the forests of...
Is Costa Rica Worth Visiting in the Rainy Season? Myth Busters for Smarter Trip Planning
Perhaps some of the myths and misconceptions can be challenged with this information about the rainy season in Costa Rica. For starters, these are some reasons why the rainy season can be a great time to visit this amazing country: Fewer crowds Open availability Lower...
What to Say in Costa Rica: A Practical Guide to Everyday Spanish for Travellers Wining & Dining
What to Say in Costa Rica: A Practical Guide to Everyday Spanish for Travellers Landing in Costa Rica is easy. Communicating as if you belong there? That’s where the fun begins. Whether you’re ordering a cold beer, asking for the bill, or trying to track down a taxi...
Mountain Bike Tours are Thrilling and Fulfilling
Mountain bike tours are an excellent opportunity to explore the winding trails and peaks of rugged Costa Rica mountain terrain. They offer a chance to escape from the noise and bustle of city life and connect with nature while enjoying a thrilling adventure. Mountain...
Choose Your ARENAL Adventure
Suggested lead photo: A dramatic early-morning view of Arenal Volcano rising above the rainforest, with a hanging bridge or zipline cutting through the foreground and soft mist drifting over the trees. Arenal is the kind of place that makes ordinary holiday plans look...
Francisco de Jesús Torres Parajeles (known as Canko) Story
My beginnings in cycling were in 1973 when the Tour of Costa Rica arrived in Liberia. This caught my attention because there were cyclists from different countries. From that moment on, I became a fan of bicycle racing. At age 12, I saved up to buy my first bicycle....
