Any time you’re planning a getaway to a new locale, it is important to consider the weather before booking your trip. Here in Costa Rica, the weather is divided into two seasons: dry and green. And depending on who you ask, you’ll get a different response on when you...
If you’re planning a move to Costa Rica…congratulations! You’re about to embark on—to borrow a phrase from Bill and Ted—a “most excellent adventure”. Costa Rica is brimming with beauty and opportunity and that pura vida lifestyle everyone envies. As you plan your move, you’ll need to make plenty of...
The world has seen a dramatic rise in the number of digital nomads travelling the world to work due, in large part, to the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees who were previously tied to an office were suddenly allowed to work from home, and many employers have made the practice permanent....
Some of us dream of moving to a tropical country and, with so many of us working remotely, this dream has the potential to become reality. Others imagine retiring to a sunny locale and spending lazy days strolling along beaches and warm nights dining in quaint local eateries. But...
Costa Rica is known for being an eco-friendly and sustainable destination. The things you can experience are unlimited! Of course, you are totally in your right to come just to lay down all day under the sun and sip a fresh Margarita or discover unknown beaches in order to...
Abundant tropical jungles, spectacular beaches, and a plethora of flora and fauna, Costa Rica is blessed by many different microclimates. The reason for its variety is the proximity to the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean as well as the mountain chains that separate them. If you are planning to travel...
When you think about Costa Rica and its wildlife, most of the tourists think about the colorful Mariposarios (Butterfly Houses) or worldwide known bird watching; but there is another species of animal that deserves to be known: the wildcats of Costa Rica. I don’t know about you, but the...
Whether you are coming for vacation or you are considering living here part or full time, knowing some Costarican Words, especially the ones that are used often, will help make your trip easier, and funnier! Even though the official language of Costa Rica is Spanish, Costa Rican folks have...
Costa Rica is known for its exquisite beaches, wondrous volcanoes, and unique biodiversity. But there is much more! Costa Rica is a cultural destination of note, meaning there are loads of things about it that are absolutely mind-blowing. These are our top Costa Rican interesting facts. 1- Costa Rica is...
Among the memorable experiences of exploring Costa Rica are encounters with birds that possess stunning colors and a repertoire of the most beautiful, and sometimes bizarre, sounds in the world. This tiny country (the size of West Virginia) has 922 species of birds! If you consider that all of...