Playas del Coco: A Lively Coastal Town with Deep Roots and Modern Energy
Part of the celebrated Papagayo beach corridor—alongside Playa Hermosa, Playa Panama, and Playa Ocotal—Playas del Coco sits just 20 minutes from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR). Many consider it one of the most dynamic towns on Costa Rica’s Pacific...
Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste: Why the Gulf of Papagayo’s Calm Bay Has Become a Luxury Living Magnet
Located along the shores of the renowned Gulf of Papagayo in northwestern Costa Rica, Playa Hermosa is widely regarded as one of the country’s most picturesque and livable beach communities. Positioned approximately 20 minutes from Daniel Oduber Quirós International...
Curvy Beach Style That Actually Works: Easy Outfit Wins for Plus-Size Women
. For years, curvy women were treated like an “afterthought” by mainstream fashion, and that’s finally changing. The shift didn’t happen because everyone suddenly became enlightened—it happened because women kept demanding better options, and brands realised the...
Diving In Tamarindo
Tamarindo’s Secret Neighbours: The Catalina Islands and the Wild World Beneath the Waves Tamarindo Beach is famous for its waves curling along the bay, making it a rare place where beginners can learn and experienced surfers can still find a challenge. What many...
Sails, Snacks, and a Sky on Fire: What to Expect on a Sunset Cruise Anywhere in Costa Rica
[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] A Costa Rica sunset cruise is the kind of “vacation staple” that somehow feels both effortless and legendary. You show up in flip-flops, step onto a boat that’s already in a good mood, and a few...
Pitahaya in Costa Rica: The Night-Blooming Cactus That Grows Dinner and Decor in One Plant
Pitahaya (dragon fruit) is the kind of plant that feels like a friendly prank by nature: a cactus that behaves like a jungle climber, throws out aerial roots like grappling hooks, and saves its biggest floral performance for the middle of the night. In Costa...
Positivity That Actually Works in 2026: Six Small Habits to Lift Your Mood
Positivity gets misunderstood as a personality type: the mate who’s permanently upbeat, even when the sky is falling. In real life, positivity is closer to a skill than a mood — something you practise, especially on the days you don’t feel like it. And in 2026, that...
Sarchí to Studio: Costa Rica’s New Design Wave (Fashion, Furniture, Ceramics, Sustainable Craft)
Costa Rica has always been good at making things—clever, functional, beautiful things that fit the land and the climate. What’s new is the confidence: a generation of makers is taking heritage techniques (woodwork, clay, weaving, metalwork) and pairing them with...
The Review Economy in Costa Rica: Why Stars Sell, How AI Helps, and What Happens When You Ignore It
Costa Rica is one of those places where a five-star sunset can feel guaranteed—but a five-star rating absolutely is not. For hotels, tours, restaurants, shuttles, and experiences, online reviews aren’t a “nice extra”. They’re often the deciding factor between a full...
The River Mouth Factor: April’s Water Changes, Currents, and the Best Way to Stay Out of Trouble
A beach with a river mouth (or estuary/“estero”) is two places at once: calm holiday postcard on the sand, and moving machinery in the water. In April, that machinery tends to get a fresh set of gears. A few early rains upstream, a slightly different tide cycle, a...