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...
When Frogs Rule the Night: Costa Rica’s Rainforest After Dark
How amphibians turn June’s jungle nights into a love-fuelled chorus of croaks, chirps, and colour What happens in Costa Rica’s jungles when the rain starts to fall? As soon as the rainy season begins in June, the forests of Costa Rica explode with amphibian life. The...
Captain Paul Watson on the Urgent Mission of the UN Ocean Conference 2025
Another United Nations Conference, Opportunity or not? By Captain Paul Watson – Co-founder of Greenpeace, Founder of Sea Shepherd, and Founder of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation I've been attending international environmental conferences since the 1972 United...
Food That Only Appears in Floods: Nature’s Secret Menu of the Wet Season
Flood season foods in Costa Rica When the rivers overflow and fields transform into shimmering lagoons, Costa Rica’s flood season reveals a little-known culinary bounty. It’s not just about survival—it’s about flavour, tradition, and knowing where to look when the...
Strange Things fallings from the Sky in Costa Rica’s Rain Season
Yes, it sometimes rains worms—welcome to the rainforest’s most bizarre season. When it comes to Costa Rica’s rainy season, most people imagine lush green jungles, rushing waterfalls, and dramatic afternoon thunderstorms. But those who’ve spent enough time in the more...
Is Buying Costa Rica Property in the Rainy Season a Good Idea? What to Watch For
See the Real Deal—While It’s Underwater Thinking about buying property in Costa Rica during the rainy season? It might sound a little crazy—muddy boots, soggy roads, surprise rivers where driveways should be—but for savvy buyers, it’s exactly when you want to show up....
Why Everyone Wants to Own a Coffee Farm Now: The Next Big Property Boom
There's a new buzz brewing in the real estate world, and it's not coming from Wall Street—it’s coming from the highland slopes of Costa Rica and other coffee-rich nations. Buying a coffee farm has become the latest dream for investors, entrepreneurs, expats, and...