Dering Cambronero: Psychedelic Art from Costa Rica, From Yellow Submarine to Brewery Labels
Dering Cambronero is a psychedelic artist from Costa Rica who has been shaped by art for as long as he can remember. His work isn’t simply “trippy” for the sake of being trippy; it’s built as a personal visual language—one that translates perception, emotion, and...
Brushstrokes of Pura Vida: Costa Rica’s Must-See Art Destinations
Costa Rica has a growing and diverse art scene, blending indigenous, contemporary, and international influences. Here are some of the best places for art lovers to visit within the country: Best Art Destinations in Costa Rica Museo de Arte Costarricense Located in San...
Costa Rica: destination weddings
Costa Rica Destination Weddings: Your Legal, Laid-Back Guide Destination weddings in Costa Rica are popular because they combine a stunning holiday with a relaxed wedding and honeymoon in one trip. Instead of juggling multiple venues and dates at home, couples can...
Costa Rica Wildlife: 30 Incredible Animals You Can Actually See
Costa Rica may be small on the map, but it is enormous when it comes to wildlife, packing in hundreds of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and marine species across rainforests, cloud forests, mangroves, and two very different coasts.(Costa Rica Experts) Why is...
Bullet Ants: Pain You Don’t Want to Feel
Bullet Ants in Costa Rica: Tiny Forest Giants with a Bullet of Pain Walking through a lowland Costa Rican rainforest, you expect birdsong, dripping leaves and the rustle of lizards. What you probably do not expect is a single insect capable of delivering a sting that...
What’s Your Jewelry Style? Fashion Flash
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I love jewelry! It makes me feel “dressed” even in pajamas. From big chunky necklaces to tiny silver pendants, jewelry completes your outfit and shows a bit more of your personality. Is your style classic or more eccentric when...
Beyond Bananas: The 30 Export Products Powering Costa Rica’s Economy
Costa Rica’s export story today is really a tale of two strengths: cutting-edge medical technology and world-famous tropical produce. Together they anchor a remarkably diverse list of the country’s top 30 export products, based on the latest 2024 goods trade data...
Featured Adventure – Scuba Diving in Costa Rica
[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Scuba Diving in Costa Rica: Where Mantas, Bull Sharks and Volcanoes Meet the Sea Costa Rica may be small on the map, but underwater it feels enormous. Wedged between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea,...
The “non-adventure” Adventures of Costa Rica
Costa Rica, renowned for its thrilling adventure activities and lush rainforests, also offers a treasure trove of non-adventure experiences for travelers seeking relaxation, cultural enrichment, and indulgence. Beyond zip-lining and surfing, this Central American gem...
Pay in Dollars, Colones or Plastic? The Currency Trap Tourists Are Walking Into in Costa Rica
If you’ve lived in or visited Costa Rica for more than a week, you’ve probably heard someone mutter, “El dólar está flojo.” For years, the greenback felt like a super-currency here. Now, with the colón hovering around ₡500 per US$1 and having been much stronger than...