SKIMBOARDING: Acrobatics of the Fearless
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Skimboarding in Costa Rica: shorebreak art, fearless flight, pura vida funFrom Guanacaste’s honey-gold coves to the black-sand crescents of the Central Pacific, skimboarding is the Costa Rican sweet spot where adventure,...
Elephant Beetle
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Costa Rica is full of big characters—scarlet macaws that sound like rock bands, surfers who swear the next set is “the one”, chefs plating mango with chilli like it’s confetti, and beetles the size of a child’s fist patrolling...
Fashion Flash – Beach Capsule Wardrobe Basics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Fashion Flash: Beach Capsule Wardrobe Basics—What Works in Costa Rica? Why build a beach capsule wardrobe for Costa Rica? A tight, versatile beach capsule saves space, reduces decision fatigue and keeps you ready for adventures,...
Recipe of The Month – Snapper a la Talla
Costa Rica tastes like adventure on a plate—surf mornings and volcano views, marimba in the plaza, scarlet macaws overhead, and a dinner table that blends coastal bounty with family tradition. Whether you come for wildlife, scout neighbourhoods for a real-estate move,...
From Packing to Pura Vida: Navigating Your Move to Costa Rica with the Family
Moving to a new country is always a significant challenge, and adding children to the mix introduces even more complexity. My own experience of relocating to Costa Rica with my family revealed a shared narrative among many of us - a blend of questions, concerns, and...
A Sweet Celebration: Exploring Traditional Christmas Desserts Across Latin America
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]As the festive season approaches, the rich and diverse culinary traditions of Latin America come to the forefront, especially in the realm of desserts....
Howler Review: The Year I Learned to Live — A Memoir With a Mission
Purchase Book Here Some books ask to be admired. This one asks to be useful. The Year I Learned to Live is a clear-eyed, big-hearted memoir about illness, family, and the quiet recalibration of a life that once ran on deadlines and deliverables. The...
Costa Rica Its A Lifestyle – Tres Amigos
Living in the small fishing village of Playas del Coco has undeniably slowed this New York City girl down. Giving up a stressful finance career for the sun and sea changed my life in a very profound way, and now my passion is helping anyone else with the same dream...
The Adventure Continues – Tres Amigos
My name is Michael Mills and I have been exploring Costa Rica since 1995. I have lived here full-time since 1999 and have loved every minute of it with my beautiful Dutch wife Josta. I am a full-time professional realtor and managing broker for Tres Amigos Realty...
The Real Taste of Costa Rica “Chiliguaro”
Chiliguaro: Costa Rica’s Spicy National Shot (with roots, rituals and real-world examples) Costa Rica folds Adventures, Culture, Entertainment, wildlife, Real Estate, Business and Food into everyday life — and you can taste that mix in a tiny glass of chiliguaro. This...
