If you are searching for a side of Costa Rica that feels untouched, soulful, and refreshingly different from the well-traveled Pacific Coast, then it is time to discover Costa Rica’s exotic Southern Caribbean coastline. This region is truly off the beaten path—a place where jungle meets sea, reggae floats through the air, rain nourishes everything […]
Coffee, Coffee, Coffee Costa Rica Grows Great Coffee
First the coffee beans are green, then they turn a bright red color. Coffee, coffee, coffee—Costa Rica grows great coffee, and it is much more than a beverage here. Coffee is a way of life, a cultural symbol, and a proud part of Costa Rica’s national identity. It prompts social activity, stimulates friendships and conversation, […]
Did You Know Quespos has a Marina Now?
Yes—Quepos has a marina now, and for anyone who loves the ocean, boating, or world-class sport fishing, this is truly exciting news. Long known as one of Costa Rica’s premier fishing destinations and the gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos has taken a major step forward in coastal development while still preserving its laid-back […]
Ostional Wildlife Refuge Costa Rica Off the Beaten Path for Tourist
Do you want to see marine turtles laying their eggs on a sandy beach, under the moonlight, surrounded by the sounds of the Pacific Ocean and tropical rain? If so, Costa Rica offers one of the most extraordinary wildlife spectacles on Earth—the mass nesting of Olive Ridley sea turtles at Ostional Beach.Located on the Pacific […]
All of Nature Puts Humans in their Place, Because their Place is in Nature
For most of human history, people understood one simple truth: we are not separate from nature—we are part of it. Mountains, forests, rivers, oceans, and wildlife were not viewed as resources to be endlessly exploited, but as forces to be respected. Somewhere along the way, that understanding weakened. Today, as environmental challenges intensify around the […]
Let's Protect the Leatherback Turtle of Costa Rica
It would be a tragedy—not only for Costa Ricans, known proudly as Ticos, but for all of humanity—to lose one of the planet’s most ancient and majestic creatures: the endangered leatherback turtle, the largest sea turtle on Earth. This remarkable animal has traveled the oceans for more than 100 million years, surviving mass extinctions, climate […]
Traveling to Costa Rica During Semana Santa, Renting A Car? Beware, Do Not Speed
Semana Santa—Holy Week or Easter Week—is one of the most important and busiest times of the year in Costa Rica. For visitors, it can be a wonderful period to experience the country’s beaches, sunshine, cultural traditions, and relaxed Pura Vida lifestyle. However, if you are traveling to Costa Rica during Semana Santa and planning to […]
Costa Rica's First Female President: Laura Chinchilla!!
The election of Laura Chinchilla Miranda as Costa Rica’s first female president marked a historic and symbolic moment not only for Costa Rica, but for Central America as a whole. Her victory represented progress, continuity, and deep-rooted Costa Rican values coming together at a critical time in the country’s political and social evolution. Sixty years […]
Monteverde Costa Rica, Home of the Quetzal
Monteverde Costa Rica is one of those rare destinations that feels as if time has slowed down. Perched high in the misty mountains of the Cordillera de Tilarán, this small cloud forest community offers travelers a chance to experience nature in its purest form. Known worldwide as the home of the Resplendent Quetzal, Monteverde is […]
The National Theater, "An Architectural Gem"
Located in the very heart of San José, Costa Rica’s bustling capital city, the National Theater (Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica) stands as one of the country’s most treasured cultural landmarks and architectural masterpieces. Amid the traffic, noise, and constant movement of the city, this elegant neoclassical building rises like a jewel from another era—graceful, […]