Gulf of Nicoya Fishing Ban: How Costa Rica Protects Its Marine Life
Every year from May 1st to July 3rd, Costa Rica presses pause on most fishing activity in the Gulf of Nicoya, one of the country’s most ecologically rich and economically important marine regions. This isn’t just a seasonal timeout—it’s a carefully timed strategy to...
We Foraged in a Storm and Ate What We Found: A Jungle Survival Feast With Thunder on the Side
It started with a crack of thunder and a dare. Two people, one basket, no recipes, and five hours in the Costa Rican jungle during a proper wet-season downpour. Our mission? Forage what we could, cook it in the wild, and eat it before the next thunderclap knocked our...
Eco-Wave Warriors: How Surfers Are Saving Costa Rica’s Coastlines
It’s just after sunrise on a beach somewhere between Tamarindo and Playa Hermosa. The lineup’s thinned out, boards are dripping on the sand, and a bunch of salty, sun-kissed surfers are swapping rash guards for gloves. But they’re not done yet—the next session is just...
The High Season for Herbal Healers in Costa Rica: When Rain Means Business
When the rainy season hits Costa Rica, it doesn’t just bring back the frogs and turn the roads into rivers. It also signals the unofficial start of flu season. Coughs, colds, and fevers start making the rounds—and that’s when the real healers come out. While modern...
The Dish That Smells Like Rain—and Tastes Like Childhood
Costa Rica’s Olla de Carne with Ñampi and Tacacos: A Bowl of Wet-Season Nostalgia When the first rains hit the Costa Rican countryside, something magical starts simmering in kitchens across the country. It’s not just food—it’s a memory steeped in steam and firewood....
How Costa Rica’s Coffee Fuels Art, Writing, and Everyday Inspiration
It’s 6:45 a.m. in the Central Valley. A painter in Palmares unwraps a canvas as golden light cuts through the mist. The smell of freshly brewed coffee—organic, rich, and earthy—drifts through the hills. That aroma? It's likely from Torunes Farm, an artisanal coffee...
June Romance Is a Rainy Kind of Love: Thunderstorms, Hammocks, and Heartbeats
There’s something undeniably sensual about the rain in Costa Rica. It doesn’t just fall—it arrives with drama. Thunder claps like a jealous god, lightning sketches passion across the sky, and the earth responds with the scent of wet leaves and longing. And somehow, in...
June2025 Trade Trends: Costa Rica’s Export Economy Breaks New Ground
Exports play a vital role in Costa Rica’s economy, fueling job creation, supporting innovation, and anchoring the country's place in global markets. As a small nation with limited domestic consumption, Costa Rica depends heavily on its ability to trade...
Why Costa Ricans Are Proudly Called “Ticos”
If you’ve ever traveled through Costa Rica—or even chatted with someone who has—you’ve probably heard the term “Tico” tossed around with a smile. It’s more than just a nickname. It’s a source of national pride, a cultural fingerprint, and a charming little insight...
Jungle Mushrooms—And the Chefs Who Can’t Get Enough
Costa Rica’s Rainy-Season Fungi Frenzy, From Gourmet Delights to Glow-in-the-Dark Oddities When Costa Rica’s skies open and the forest floor turns spongy, something strange and wonderful begins to stir—mushrooms. Not the sad white ones in plastic wrap. We're talking...