Fashion Flash – Beach Fashion for the Holiday Season
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]It’s holiday season! Here you are on the beautiful Pacific coast of Costa Rica and parties are happening everywhere. How to dress for a beach event? Consider this major factor: Living under a heat-wave alert” means...
Pura Vida and AI Business Launches
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica's tourism industry is about to bloom with Pura Vida AI, a game-changing technology for travel businesses. This AI-powered digital concierge...
The Basics of Pet Care
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Here are some essential tips to ensure a healthy and happy life for your pets: 1. Proper Nutrition Balanced diet: Provide high-quality pet food...
The Big Swell: Chasing Costa Rica’s Most Challenging Waves
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica, a gem nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, is a haven for surf enthusiasts. Each coast boasts its own personality,...
The Green Room: Costa Rica’s Most Iconic Barrel Spots
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]In the lexicon of surf culture, the "green room" is that almost mystical space inside a perfectly formed wave—a cylindrical sanctuary painted in shades...
Banana Drama: The Tumultuous History of Banana Exports in Costa Rica and Its Soap Opera-Worthy Twists
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]In the verdant lands of Costa Rica, bananas are more than just a fruit; they’re the stars of a dramatic saga filled with more twists than a telenovela....
The New Face of Paradise: Gentrification and Its Impact on Costa Rican Communities
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica, renowned for its lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and biodiversity, has become a paradise for both tourists and expatriates. However,...
Mythical Creatures and Where to (Not) Find Them: A Playful Exploration of Costa Rican Folklore
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Nestled between the whispers of leaves and the secretive rustle of underbrush in Costa Rica’s lush landscapes, lurk creatures of legend so enigmatic,...
Partial Amendment to the Law No. 1155
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]On August 29, 2024, Law No. 10508 was published in La Gaceta No. 159, introducing amendments to Sections 15 and 18 of the Law No. 1155 law “Ley de...
Manic Dawn: The Shocking Misadventures of My Bipolar Dad
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]On March 9, 1995, an extremely animated American man was causing a disturbance at the public phones in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica. A policeman approached...