If there is one aspect of Costa Rica that stands out and shines is that the locals will make you feel Pura Vida welcome!  Whether it is into their immaculate “house-proud” homes, into their businesses and even when you arrive at the airport, the warmth irradiates like the tropical sun...Read More

Blue is a favorite color for most people especially as it conjures up images of the wide-open skies and the sun-kissed oceans.  It has other significances like peace, serenity, stability, inspiration, and the like to do things its own way too. It also means independent and more of a leader...Read More

For different reasons, some destinations reach fame over others. They are beautiful, interesting, exciting and development occurs accordingly.  This is part of growing up and being the popular “tourist destination” kid on the block and in Costa Rica, there are many stand out places that are bucket list definites.  Others...Read More

Tortuguero is full of photo opportunities of nature up close which makes it both photographers and a nature lovers bucket list place to visit!   This little secluded place can only be reached by water or by air and much of the area protected with the national park system of Costa...Read More

Costa Rica is amazing in many ways because more than just a country, it is a concept that consistently shines brightly and leads the pack in such diverse capacities. While it is maybe best known for eco-tourism and its biodiversity, this little country has a remarkable way of showing the...Read More

Yet again, Costa Rica is a shining light in a moment that the world is looking for optimism and success stories.  After months of relative darkness and drastic isolation measures, countries, communities, hospitals, and people that have shown strength, success and shared messages of hope and recovery are welcoming and...Read More