Pitahaya in Costa Rica: The Night-Blooming Cactus That Grows Dinner and Decor in One Plant
Pitahaya (dragon fruit) is the kind of plant that feels like a friendly prank by nature: a cactus that behaves like a jungle climber, throws out aerial roots like grappling hooks, and saves its biggest floral performance for the middle of the night. In Costa...
Positivity That Actually Works in 2026: Six Small Habits to Lift Your Mood
Positivity gets misunderstood as a personality type: the mate who’s permanently upbeat, even when the sky is falling. In real life, positivity is closer to a skill than a mood — something you practise, especially on the days you don’t feel like it. And in 2026, that...
Sarchí to Studio: Costa Rica’s New Design Wave (Fashion, Furniture, Ceramics, Sustainable Craft)
Costa Rica has always been good at making things—clever, functional, beautiful things that fit the land and the climate. What’s new is the confidence: a generation of makers is taking heritage techniques (woodwork, clay, weaving, metalwork) and pairing them with...
The Review Economy in Costa Rica: Why Stars Sell, How AI Helps, and What Happens When You Ignore It
Costa Rica is one of those places where a five-star sunset can feel guaranteed—but a five-star rating absolutely is not. For hotels, tours, restaurants, shuttles, and experiences, online reviews aren’t a “nice extra”. They’re often the deciding factor between a full...
The River Mouth Factor: April’s Water Changes, Currents, and the Best Way to Stay Out of Trouble
A beach with a river mouth (or estuary/“estero”) is two places at once: calm holiday postcard on the sand, and moving machinery in the water. In April, that machinery tends to get a fresh set of gears. A few early rains upstream, a slightly different tide cycle, a...
Costa Rica’s Digital Leap: What Businesses Need to Know About the New Mandatory Email Registration Law
Costa Rica is accelerating its march toward a fully digital state, and the country’s corporate landscape is about to feel the shift. Under Law 10.597, all legal entities, from traditional corporations to limited liability companies, must now register an official email...
7 Silent Health Risks in Cats
Cats are masters at hiding illness. Many serious diseases develop quietly, with subtle early signs. Watch for: * Bad breath or chewing changes (Dental disease) * Increased thirst in older cats (Kidney disease) * Weight loss with strong appetite (Hyperthyroidism) *...
🌴 Top 20 Things to Do — Playa del Coco & Playa Hermosa
If you’re asking what makes Playa del Coco and Playa Hermosa so popular, the simple answer is variety. Calm swimming beaches, world-class ocean adventures, wildlife encounters, waterfalls, and vibrant seaside nightlife all sit within 20–30 minutes of Liberia...
The Costa Rica Capsule Suitcase (2026 Edition)
Whenever I travel, I want to have the perfect outfit for each occasion—without packing my entire wardrobe. First, I pick my dreamy Costa Rica itinerary (because one trip can include a city, a beach, and a cloud forest). Then I decide where I am going to stay. Last,...
Tres Amigos Realty
Discover why Tres Amigos Realty remains the top seller to SATISFIED clients in Costa Rica. Research our agent's stories, why they love our region and their joy in working with people to find their Costa Rica "home". Click on the link for the entire article,...