Escazú: A Blend of Old and New
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Escazú: A Blend of Old and New. It’s not hard to see why Escazú is a favored place to settle in Costa Rica for expats from North America and Europe. This suburb of San José offers many of the creature comforts that come with...
VAT: Impact for Real Estate Investors
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] VAT and Business Changes in Costa Rica: Understand the Impact for Real Estate Investors. The year 2019 has brought several significant changes to Costa Rica’s business sector, with both macroeconomic and social impacts. In July,...
CR Biz 101: The Business of Seasons
Costa Rica Business 101: The Business of Seasons. Costa Rica is perfect for both large and small businesses. Entrepreneurs from all over the world come to the mountains and the seas here with dreams of living pura vida. Whether it’s the bustling renaissance port of...
Adding Value to Real Estate Developments
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Live Happy. Invest Wisely: Adding Value to Real Estate Developments. The way we travel, shop and live has changed drastically in the last 10 years. So why are we seeing commercial and residential projects still being created with...
The Doctor Is In: Intestinal Parasites Invisible Troublemakers
The Doctor Is In: Intestinal Parasites Invisible Troublemakers. The risk of contracting an intestinal parasite infection is present in both urban and rural areas of Costa Rica. Although the associated illnesses are seldom fatal, they can mask other diseases when...
Sala Garbo: Where Indie Film Buffs Flock
Sala Garbo: Where Indie Film Buffs Flock. When Sala Garbo opened its doors in 1977, the goal was to give San José moviegoers a taste of independent film culture. Conceived as a venue for homegrown and international independent movies, the theater was founded by...
La Iglesia de San Blas: Oldest Church in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] La Iglesia de San Blas: The Oldest Church in Costa Rica. Just one hour from Tamarindo is a historic building that dates back nearly 500 years and represents the first interactions between the indigenous Chorotega tribe and Spanish...
Skateboarding in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sk8 Costa Rica: This is Skateboarding in Costa Rica. Skateboarding in Costa Rica? How can you skateboard on dirt roads? With howler monkeys and sandy beaches … but without ramps, skate parks, ledges, handrails or stairs to ollie...
Piedras Blancas National Park: The Other Osa
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Navigating Bocas del Toro, Panama
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] SEE ALL ADVENTURE DEALS IN PANAMA -- CLICK HERE Boats, Bikes, Buses and Big Yellow Taxis: Navigating Bocas del Toro, Panama. The archipelago of Bocas del Toro, off of Panama’s Caribbean coast, has become internationally popular in...