Tony Putaggio
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]I walked into a local restaurant three years ago and heard a sound coming from the stage of a meticulous tune being played with Spanish flair. It was my first introduction to Tony Putaggio. Born in Castres, France,...
Pacuare Nature Preserve: Home to the Rarely Seen Agami Heron
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The northern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is a large drainage basin for the Reventazón, Sarapiquí and Pacuare Rivers, and with its lowland tropical rainforest, swamps and canals, it is often referred to as the “Amazon”...
Have a Healthy Relationship with Social Media
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Entrepreneur Costa Rica: Have a Healthy Relationship with Social Media. We live in the era of digital marketing. Let’s be clear: you are “in” or you are out. Typically, that means you must be on Facebook because if not,...
A long, long time ago
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] We invite you to look back with us at some snapshots of Costa Rican history — timeless photographs that capture the people, culture, buildings, and events of long ago. Thanks to the history buffs who have generously...
Be Wary of New Expert Expats
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]With the new influx of people into Costa Rica also come the new experts on living here and how to traverse the difficulties. I have to sit back and just either laugh or pound my head with the amount of advice being given...
Spanish: Colorful Expressions Too
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Here are some Spanish words and phrases to learn when traveling or living in Costa Rica. Take your time and learn them, it is always helpful to practice while you are out and about enjoying the areas....
La Florida: The Little Caribbean Town With a Lot of History
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]If you mention El Codo del Diablo to older Costa Ricans, they hang their heads in shame. On a recent trip out to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, we decided to take a side trip to see the new hydroelectric dam, Planta...
What is the Impact of the Purchase and Sale Agreement on a Property Purchase Transaction?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When entering into a property purchase transaction in Costa Rica, the purchase and sale agreement — the initial formal legal document that binds the parties to the transaction — deserves the undivided attention of the parties, but...
Food Combinations For Healthy Digestion
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]It is no surprise to see on the market today so many digestive and dietary aids for the stomach, along with pills for gas and indigestion. Most of these conditions likely begin with poor food combining. Ayurveda, an...
Costa Rica 2022: Through the Lens
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]For all of the scenes, sensations and experiences that words can’t adequately describe, countless generations have relied on the universally understood language of pictures. Legacies of priceless paintings set the stage...