Trading Paradises
"I traded all that in for the pura vida lifestyle." How many times has each of us read that statement? In my case, I traded one paradise for another. Having lived in Muskoka, Canada and selling real estate there, I came to Costa Rica for some new adventures....
Tree Boas
Three species of tree boa are common throughout many areas of Costa Rica: garden, annulated and black-tailed. As their name indicates, all three types of tree boa are characterized by their arboreal existence. They are very efficient constrictors, preying on lizards...
Santa Cruz: A Brief History
Santa Cruz, Costa Rica: from Chorotega heartland to living cultural capital Set between the Diría and Enmedio rivers, Santa Cruz is a story-rich corner of Guanacaste where Costa Rica’s adventures, culture, entertainment, wildlife, real estate, business and food all...
Anatomy of a Costa Rican Dream Home
Building a Dream Home in Costa Rica: What Should You Really Know? Costa Rica captures people first with feeling, then with facts: surf-that-steamrolls-stress in Tamarindo, dawn choruses in Monteverde, scarlet macaws flashing across Osa skies, a plate of gallo pinto...
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....