Howler Review: The Year I Learned to Live — A Memoir With a Mission
Purchase Book Here Some books ask to be admired. This one asks to be useful. The Year I Learned to Live is a clear-eyed, big-hearted memoir about illness, family, and the quiet recalibration of a life that once ran on deadlines and deliverables. The...
The Real Taste of Costa Rica “Chiliguaro”
Chiliguaro: Costa Rica’s Spicy National Shot (with roots, rituals and real-world examples) Costa Rica folds Adventures, Culture, Entertainment, wildlife, Real Estate, Business and Food into everyday life — and you can taste that mix in a tiny glass of chiliguaro. This...
Costa Rica’s Economic Engine: The 10 Industries Driving Growth
Costa Rica wears many hats beautifully—adventure playground, cultural crossroads, wildlife sanctuary, foodie haven, real-estate hotspot and a serious place to do business. From Pacific surf towns to San José's tech corridors, the country blends conservation with...
Dangers of Pet Obesity: Hidden Health Risks Every Pet Owner Should Know About
By Dr. Sharine Alice, VMD (CMVCR1117) Obesity is now one of the most common health issues in cats and dogs. Studies estimate that over half of pets in developed countries are overweight, a condition that can silently shorten...
Why Standing Out Is Everything When You Invest in Costa Rica
Costa Rica blends jungle adventures, soulful culture, laid-back entertainment, world-class wildlife, dynamic real estate, fast-growing business hubs, and foodie scenes from sodas to chef-led tasting menus. In a market this lively, being different is not a...
The Average Lifespan of a business in costa rica
The average lifespan of businesses in Costa Rica varies significantly by industry, but detailed lifespan statistics by major industry are scarce in the available data. However, there are some general insights about business longevity and success: Studies based on data...
The Shrimp with a Sonic Boom: Mangrove “Bacon Frying” Explained
Costa Rica’s mangroves are where adventure goes quiet and your ears do the exploring. Drift a kayak through tea-colored creeks and you’ll hear a strange breakfast soundtrack—snap, crackle, pop—while howler monkeys commentate from above. It’s culture in stereo: the old...
Why Nicoya, Costa Rica Is a Blue Zone of Thriving Elders
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Live longer in Costa Rica Blue Zone: Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is one of five regions in the world referred to as a “blue zone,” home to some of the oldest and healthiest people on the planet. Most blue zone...
TRIBU-CR: Costa Rica’s New Digital Tax System
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law Starting in October, a new online platform will change how residents, business owners, and investors handle taxes in Costa Rica. Big changes are coming to the way Costa Rica manages taxes. Beginning October 6, 2025, the...
Is Costa Rica the Silicon Valley of Central America?
Costa Rica wraps business ambition with pure-life energy. In a single week, you can pitch a venture fund in San José, mountain-bike cloud forest trails, catch a marimba night in the city, spot scarlet macaws on a jungle river, tour a coworking villa while scouting...