Time for Whitewater Rafting
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is a small country in Central America that boasts a lush tropical jungle and pristine beaches. Its varied landscape Costa Rica is home to some of the best whitewater rafting in the world. And what better time...
Muralist Returns to Restore Atenas Mural
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Early in his career, Mexican artist Diego Rivera copied the classical art of his European contemporaries. Wanting to capture the history of the pre-Hispanic people that were his ancestors, none of whom were reflected in...
Rainy Season Myth Busters
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]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...
The Language of Wood
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]For Costa Rican sculptor Heiner Guido, wood is much more than the raw material he uses to create captivating works of art. It’s a communication medium — something solid and immobile that speaks to him before being brought...
You’ve Come a Long Way, Bikini
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The history of bikinis is a fascinating one. It all began in 1946 when French engineer Louis Réard created the first two-piece swimsuit that exposed the navel, known as the bikini. Initially, it was met with resistance...
Recipe: Chickpea And Black Bean Salad
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] A healthy and satisfying salad made with protein-packed chickpeas and black beans, mixed with fresh veggies and a zesty dressing. Thank you Sharon L. Jordan for sharing. From the Cooking In Costa Rica Facebook Group...
Ethics: Should You Care?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Ethics is a concept that can be quite complex and confusing for many people. It’s not always easy to understand what is and is not ethical, especially since everyone has different beliefs and values. However, the...
Low Environmental Impact Projects
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] New legal regulations will soon be in force to simplify requirements of Costa Rica’s National Environmental Technical Secretariat (SETENA) for new projects, businesses, and low-impact private developments. On February 8,...
Costa Rican Researchers Identify Two New Plant Species
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica’s impressive reputation for biodiversity was boosted recently when the research findings for two new plant species were published in scientific journals. Investigations led by National Museum botanist Alexander...
Why Costa Rica Must Regulate Untaxed and Unlicensed Vacation Rentals
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]An argument to regulate unlicensed vacation rentals in Costa Rica before overpricing and gentrification ends up breaking up beach communities and ruining tourism. I’ve worked in Costa Rica travel for a while and seen the...