Do you know why foreigners use corporations to buy real estate in Costa Rica? Find out the ins and outs of buying property in Costa Rica with Pure Life Development of Atenas. While clear and uncomplicated, procedures for buying real estate in Costa Rica can be different from what many foreigners are used to in...Read More
The rains are starting in Costa Rica, and the vegetation comes alive, becoming even more lush and verdant. Certainly, some travelers feel weary about taking a holiday during the rainy season, known as the “Green Season”. There are plenty of reasons to venture here May through November. It´s less crowded and busy, you can get...Read More
One of the reasons yoga is here to stay and not a passing fad is its accessibility. It can be done by everyone, any age, any fitness level. Loyal followers of the practice will tell you not only about the physical benefits of the practice, but helping them find inner peace as well. Now add...Read More
Their name in Spanish is “Perezoso” which literally translates to lazy. Why are sloths one of the must-see animals on most visitors’ lists? Their furry bodies and seemingly smiling faces have made them popular on the web as well as on television. Lucky for you, El Establo Mountain Hotel in Monteverde is a place where...Read More
Expat photographer, Charlie Doggett, publishes a new photo book about Atenas, Costa Rica showing off the beautiful nature and happy life in his adopted hometown. Charlie Doggett moved to Atenas, Costa Rica to retire. But the 77-year-old from Tennessee fell in love so much with Costa Rica’s nature that he’s busier than ever publishing books...Read More
Parents working, kids in school, housework and homework all blend together into a comfortable yet sometimes crazy routine. Incorporating yoga into your family life can provide an activity for you to do together, and the practice can provide benefits ranging from stress management to increased self-confidence. A trip to Costa Rica’s Pranamar Oceanfront Villas and Yoga...Read More
Costa Rica has done a good job of protecting areas where flora and fauna can flourish. Here are some animals to seek out which are fun to observe and will provide great bragging rights upon your return. Sloths These slow-moving cuties have faces that make them look like they are always smiling. They can...Read More
Ultra-trail running race The North Face Endurance Challenge Costa Rica happens May 27, 2017 at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin by Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. For its fifth year, the intense ultra-endurance trail running race The North Face Endurance Challenge Costa Rica returns in May to the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica....Read More
Exclusive clothing collection by H&M is created from Bionic Yarn, made in part from plastic ocean trash collected on beaches in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Plastic ocean trash washing up on the beaches in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica is hitting high-fashion runways in the form of the new 2017 Conscious Exclusive Collection by famous clothing...Read More
This month’s Earth Day on April 22 calls on the world to take positive action for a clean environment. Costa Rica and eco-friendly Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge lead by example in environmentalism and sustainable tourism. Earth Day calls on everyone in the world to take action for a clean, healthy, sustainable environment. Held every April...Read More
Veragua Rainforest Eco-Adventure Park in Costa Rica shares in the Earth Day 2017 commitment to environmental education every day of the year. Earth Day 2017 focuses on educating the world about environmental protection in its campaign for Environmental and Climate Literacy. “Education is the foundation for progress. We need to build a global citizenry, which...Read More
What is it about the town of Atenas that leads expats in Costa Rica to relocate here? Location, weather and friendly community. “When we look out at sunrise from our terrace over the beautiful Atenas countryside, we know the meaning of gratitude,” said U.S. expats Michael and Karen Elder about living in Atenas, Costa Rica. “Living...Read More
Is Costa Rica the new foodies’ travel destination? Chef Randy Siles takes the world by surprise showing off the creative diversity of Costa Rica food and travel. Find out just who is this rising star celebrity chef from Costa Rica. Award-winning and gaining international celebrity status in his role as Costa Rica’s Ambassador of National...Read More
Surrounded by the Piedras Blancas National Park, Golfito National Wildlife Refuge, Corcovado National Park, and gulf of Golfo Dulce, Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is one of the best places to see Costa Rica wildlife. There are few places in the world where you can feel like you’ve entered a National Geographic wildlife documentary in person....Read More
If you are already in tip top shape, you will probably be able to tackle the physical demands of paddling out on the water, catching a wave and the balance and leg strength to stand on the board. Why not help your body prepare for the very enjoyable, yet very physically demanding sport of surfing...Read More
In Costa Rica, women have played important roles in literature, science, politics, sports and more. Here are just a few of them and their stories. María Isabel Carvajal, best known as Carmen Lyra, her pseudonym, was a writer, teacher and political activist. She became well known for her children´s stories, including “Cuentos de Tía Panchita”,...Read More
After Ironman Costa Rica 2017 you need a vacation at ultimate adventure hotel Hacienda Guachipelin in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Coming to Costa Rica for Ironman 70.3 Costa Rica in June 2017? Why not plan to extend your trip after Ironman with a much-deserved vacation at the ultimate adventure hotel in Guanacaste, Costa Rica – Hacienda Guachipelin?...Read More
In Costa Rica’s Caribbean region, experience the best of the Costa Rica rainforest on a unique eco-friendly tour at Veragua Eco-Adventure Park. Visiting Costa Rica’s Caribbean region for a one-day shore excursion during your cruise? Or traveling to Costa Rica’s Caribbean beaches? While there, you don’t want to miss the ultimate Costa Rica rainforest experience...Read More
Are you an adventurous traveler? Do you enjoy being very active during your vacations, scheduling adrenaline rushes for every day of your stay? Monteverde is a place where you can be as relaxed or as adventurous as you like. Zipping through the air with the wind in your face enjoying the scenery, or sitting on...Read More
Master builders Ovidio and Rolando Perez Gonzalez share their love of construction successfully building custom luxury homes in Atenas, Costa Rica. More than just another construction company, the story of the family construction business in Atenas, Costa Rica of Rolando Perez Gonzalez and Ovidio Perez Gonzalez is a legacy of simple beginnings, hard work, family...Read More
For your next yoga retreat or yoga vacation, enjoy paradise at top Costa Rica yoga vacation destination Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge. Imagine leaving behind the hectic fast pace of everyday life to restore your energy, strengthen your body, and relax your mind on a Costa Rica yoga vacation amid lush jungle, in the sunshine, with...Read More
Ever thought about what happens to the trash you leave behind on vacation? Eco-hotel Tropico Latino in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica works to help its community offset tourism’s impact with environmental practices. When we go on vacation, we generate trash. It’s not something we generally think about, but it’s true. Wherever we go, we consume...Read More
Students in USA give a cross-border Valentine’s Day 2017 gift of much-needed school supplies to 52 schoolchildren in rural Caribbean Costa Rica by Veragua Rainforest. Valentine’s Day in Costa Rica is known as the “Day of Love and Friendship.” And on this Valentine’s Day 2017, students from two schools in the USA shared friendship and...Read More
Snowbirds have long been flocking down to tropical Costa Rica to spend their winters, and it might be just the thing for you. Not just because you’re tired of shoveling snow off your driveway every morning, but because the political climate has you down. Turn off the news and book a flight to Costa Rica...Read More
