MOVING TO COSTA RICA?
Hundreds of decisions to make...watch the Quatro Legal video to learn more. https://youtu.be/KDduGCA2KpE Quatro Legal offers comprehensive legal and practical support for individuals and families planning to move to Costa Rica. Their services are specifically tailored...
From Forest to Fabric: Costa Rica’s Botanical Dye Revival
The forests of Costa Rica have always been a source of life, sheltering jaguars, feeding sloths, and purifying the air. But now, the rainforest is colouring our clothes. Across the country, a growing number of artisans and eco-conscious designers are reviving the...
Why Costa Rica Is a Global Hotspot for Sportfishing and Sustainability
When most people picture Costa Rica, they think of misty volcanoes, chirping toucans, and sloths in the treetops. But if you ask any angler worth their salt, they’ll tell you the real Costa Rica magic happens offshore, where the ocean boils with life, and the thrill...
Joan McDonald Vernon: Fishing Tournaments with a Purpose
Joan McDonald Vernon has cast a long line of influence across sportfishing in Central America and beyond. For over two decades, she’s been the driving force behind some of the most respected billfish tournaments in the region — from laid-back “fishing rodeos” to elite...
CR Luxury Lifestyle Featured Property
Exclusive Luxury Home Casa Faro Azul Casa Faro Azul is a private luxury residence in Costa Rica perched at the edge of the rainforest on a small cliff above the Pacific Ocean on Faro Escondido, an exclusive community near Marina Los Suenos. This palace-like home was...
Passion for Travel Leads Here to Stay – Tres Amigos
It all began many years ago when my wife Nadene and I started travelling. We spent a few years exploring different Spanish-speaking countries including Mexico, Belize, Colombia, Panama, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Some of our good friends sold everything they owned in...
A Heartbreaking Loss: A Call to Protect Our Howler Monkeys
On the morning of June 11th, my son and I were forever changed by a heart-wrenching scene. As we were traveling up the hill from Playa Hermosa toward the Waldorf Hotel around 7:30 AM, a piercing cry shattered the morning calm. High above, on tangled power lines...
The Chisme Café: Why Gossip Is Practically a National Sport
What does “chisme” mean in Costa Rica? In Costa Rica, chisme means gossip—but not the malicious, behind-your-back kind. It’s more like social glue, a warm cup of verbal espresso that connects neighbours, relatives, and strangers in the queue at the pulpería. “Chisme”...
Tico Proverbs You’ll Use: Forget Your Tourist Phrasebook—Here’s What Locals Say
Why should you learn Tico proverbs? Tico proverbs are the key to sounding local, getting smiles, and sometimes even better prices or service. Speaking Spanish is one thing. Speaking Tico Spanish is another level entirely. If you’ve ever been in a sodita and wondered...
The Lost Art of Hammock Living: A Humorous Ode to the Hammock Life
Why do hammocks still matter in the modern world? Hammocks are more than just beach décor—they're horizontal sanctuaries for serious napping, lazy reflection, and expert-level loafing. While the world races ahead with smart homes and AI-generated calendars, Costa...
