What Exactly Is
The price of paradise?
AVOID "THE SCREW"
Ask any seasoned visitor to Costa Rica or resident and you will soon find that their “Costa Rica Education”didn’t come cheap and was bestowed to them by the “School of Hard Knocks”
Most will tell you that their initial lack of experience resulted in them getting “screwed in every God given orifice” But, it doesn’t have to be this way. You can learn from the experiences of others, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with getting the best price and have recourse in the event that you feel you have been treated unfairly.
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If you really want to get the most out of Costa Rica, embrace the culture, learn the language and maintain a reverence for the country in which you are a welcomed guest, just as you would hope visitors to your own country would do.
Costa Rica Travel Safety Tips: How safe is Costa Rica?
Costa Rica's safety altogether isn't #1 on the "scary places to visit" list. Nonetheless, there is a higher than average rate of petty theft among tourists. Victims are usually those sidetracked by the beauty that is Costa Rica.But, when comparing the crime rates such as...
Pros and Cons of Living in Arenal
For such a small country, Costa Rica offers diversity when it comes to deciding where to live. Cities, countryside, mountains, beaches, and more. For those interested in living in the Arenal area, there are several things to keep in mind.Located 880 feet above sea level,...
Is It Worth Hiring a Tour Guide in Costa Rica?
When visiting Costa Rica, you may become overwhelmed by the sheer number of potential tourist activities. The country is after all a paradise of adventure and amenities for all types of travelers.Many tours will automatically include guides. No need to worry about whitewater rafting, canyoning,...
Costa Rica Supermarkets: 2022 Guide Options & Grocery Prices
Whether you live in Costa Rica or are just here for a visit, at some point you are going to end up at a grocery store. If you are researching a visit or a move, it can be a bit intimidating to think about shopping...
2023 *Updated Costa Rican Residency Process: Benefits and Challenges
Have you considered becoming a resident of this beautiful tropical paradise? Sounds appealing, right? If so, there are several options and bureaucratic processes to navigate.All should be easy enough; Costa Rica has such a strong ex-pat community. However, if you’ve been here long enough, you...
6 Costa Rican values you should know about – The Costa Rican People
Underneath all the social media posts, hashtagged photos and tourist campaigns about a country there are those things that really help define it: its culture and values.It has become a bit unfashionable to talk about values. It suggests that they are fixed. We can’t change...
Nicoya, Guanacaste: The Central American Blue Zone
“Blue Zone” is a relatively new term, which was coined by National Geographic fellow Dan Buettner in his cover story "The Secrets of a Long Life" in 2005. The Blue Zone principle was developed based on demographic studies by Michel Poulain and Gianni Pes, which...
How to Make the Most of Your Trip to Costa Rica
Visiting Costa Rica is a lot like going to an incredible restaurant and feeling overwhelmed by all the delicious options. Stumped, you ask the server what you should order. Their typical response, “Everything is delicious, what are you in the mood for?” Although you can...
Planning An Extended Stay In Costa Rica
You've packed your flip flops and your best bathing suit, and you can already feel the sunshine on your skin. As tempting as it is to pack in as much into your itinerary as you did in your suitcase, leaving room in your plans, and...
A Walk through San Jose – Flying into San Jose and Staying There
When people hear that I am living in Costa Rica and not in a beach bungalow but instead in the capital city of San José, I feel a need to explain.San José does get a pretty bad rap. It’s on the list of ugliest cities...
Driving in Costa Rica: What You Should Know
Driving in a different country can be daunting. It also gives you the freedom to explore a new place and its culture in a way that suits you.From its Atlantic and Pacific coastlines, cloud forests and national parks -- with those sloths and baby monkeys...
7 of the Best Costa Rican Fruits You Must Try
No trip is complete without trying these Costa Rican fruits!When trying to find fruits in Costa Rica, you won't be searching long. It’s easy to find a list of common and not so common goodies where ever you are in the country. However, there are...
Typical Costa Rican Foods You Have to Try
There are a variety of Costa Rican dishes and foods you need to try. Isn't food one of the first things you think about when visiting a new place? Worldwide, we count on an innumerable amount of flavor combinations, exciting fusions, and unimaginable mixtures to...
What You Should Know Before Traveling to Costa Rica
What should you know before traveling to Costa Rica? You should know how to relax and Pura Vida for starters. However, when traveling to any foreign country, preparing yourself for culture, crisis, and atmosphere will make your trip much more enjoyable.Below are a few pro-hacks,...
Costa Rica Sloths: An Expert Guide To Where to Find Sloths & Tips
There's no denying, sloths are HOT, and not just because they live in the tropics. Over the past few years, our obsession with these adorable, dopey, smiling, chilled-out creatures has grown. The most beautiful thing is, not only are they cute, but they're also some...
Costa Rica Women: What they are like & why they are special
A little background before we begin:I’m 39 years old and happily married to a wonderful Costa Rican woman. I have two children from a previous marriage (also a Costa Rican) and I have been living in the country for the past 15 years. ...