Is Costa Rica safe to travel to? Of course, travelers want to know if Costa Rica is safe to travel to before booking a vacation here. We are at some of our most vulnerable moments when we travel. We’re out of our comfort zone, out of our routine, and often out of our language.…
Laws in Costa Rica You’ll Want to Pay Attention To When traveling to a foreign country for the first time, it’s natural to want to know what laws might affect your trip. While many laws in Costa Rica are the same or similar to those in the United States or even European countries, there are…
Costa Rica: a Paradise Where You Can Show All Your Colors Costa Rica is a country with a vibrant and, above all, diverse, LGTBIQ+ community. People of all different sexual orientations and gender identities coexist throughout the country. Our queer community consists of brave people who for decades have taken to the streets, have fought for…
Costa Rica, like many countries, is quickly evolving and moving forward. Villages grow and become towns. San Jose, the capital city, looks more and more like any metropolitan area each year. However, Costa Rica used to be a collection of small villages not too long ago. Much of Costa Rica still has this lovely village…
All About the Costa Rican Food You’ll Find While on Vacation One of the most exciting things about traveling is experiencing local cuisine. Every country has a different flavor palette and ingredient list to offer. In fact, a lot of people think one of the fastest ways to learn about a new country is through…
Blue Zones: The Perfect Environment for a Long Life How many people have you met who have lived over 100? Do you currently know of anyone who is packing a three-digit age number? Ever wonder why some people live so long while others live a normal life expectancy? We might have a little bit of…
What’s New as far as Costa Rican Official Sustainable Practices Costa Rica has been known as a haven of sustainability and conservation for the last decade. Each year, the country moves closer to its goal of becoming the first carbon neutral country in the world. Some of the notable facts about sustainability in Costa Rica…
A Foodie’s Guide to Where to Eat in San Jose, Costa Rica If you’re like me, then one of the first things you research when arriving to a new country is where to eat. We all search online and on social media for the best places to eat, knowing the locals know best. It’s true.…
Why visit Costa Rica? We could tell you how beautiful our beaches are, how delicious our traditional food is, and how awe-inspiring our many volcanoes are. But you might not believe us just because we say it’s so. And you don’t have to. These international awards and recognitions tell you everything you need to know.…
Visiting Costa Rica’s Blue Zone in the Nicoya Peninsula Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is home to a truly unique phenomenon: One of the five blue zones of the world. To my delight, I had the pleasure of visiting it last December. What are Blue Zones? In case you have no idea what I am talking…