The “New You” Resolution That Can Reroute Your Life: Unconditional Self-Respect
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] New Year’s resolutions usually fail for one boring reason: they’re built on self-criticism. “Fix your body.” “Fix your habits.” “Fix your attitude.” The voice underneath is often the same one that’s been nagging you for...
The Michelada Mix: How Different Latin American Countries Savor This Beer Delight
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Micheladas, a popular beverage in many Latin American countries, offer a rich story of history and a kaleidoscope of regional variations. Far more than...
Casa y Más Furniture Stores Costa Rica
What began as a holiday visit to Guanacaste six years ago is now a 5,000-square-meter (over 50,000 square feet) household furniture complex. Gerard Azen, owner of Casa y Más outside of Villarreal, has invested over 50 years in the design, manufacture and selling of...
Welcome Mercedes Sancho as a New Partner at Quatro Legal
We are proud to share exciting news—news that fills us with both enthusiasm and gratitude: Mercedes Sancho joins Quatro Legal as a new partner. Mercedes has more than 25 years of experience in the legal field, standing out particularly in corporate law, maritime zone...
From Vandará to Rincón Thermals & Adventures: What’s New, and Why This Volcano Day Trip Belongs on Your 2026 List
From Vandará to Rincón Thermals & Adventures: What’s New, and Why This Volcano Day Trip Belongs on Your 2026 List What happened to Vandará—did it close? No—Vandará didn’t disappear; it simply became Rincón Thermals & Adventures, with a new name and updated...
Costa Rica 2026: A Year to Live Better and Invest with Confidence
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law As we step into 2026, Costa Rica once again rises to the top as one of the world’s most desirable destinations for those seeking a safe, inspiring place to live — and a market offering solid, long-term investment...
Tres Amigos Pacifico Feature
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Epiphanies, Not Algorithms: How to Figure Out What You Really Want (and Keep It Close)
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Lead photo suggestion: A sunlit Costa Rican beach at first light with a single set of footprints leading toward the water—calm, minimal, quietly hopeful. Self-help shelves are packed with promises: live your best life,...
The Importance of Swell Angle
Surfers love to create unrealistic expectations about waves we've yet to catch. Every few weeks in Costa Rica, surfers are hyping about the newest purple blob that appears on the swell charts. "Have you seen the next swell? It's gonna be the biggest of the year!"...
Let’s Hear it For the Howler
[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Howler Monkeys in Costa Rica: The Jungle Alarm Clock You’ll Never Forget Costa Rica’s howler monkeys are the loud, leafy neighbours you hear long before you ever see them. These tree-dwelling primates are...