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...
Why move to Costa Rica? 18 Expats tell you why they moved to C.R.
🠕 ABOVE: Expats explain why they moved in Costa Rica in a compilation video, SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel or See the Costa Rica FAQ Playlist🠗 BELOW: We answer some of the most common questions about relocating to Costa Rica and whether moving there is...
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. ...
7 Artists in Costa Rica You Should Know
Costa Rica is such a beautiful colorful country, which makes it the perfect place to live in and paint. Some say light and colors are brighter here and use that to express themselves as artists.There are many artists that come from other countries, and of...
Preparing for a Medical Emergency in Costa Rica
Accidents happen without warning, and out of the seven Central American Countries to have one, Costa Rica is the best. The World Health Organization (WHO) ranked Costa Rica #36 on its World Health Ranking -- one above the United States. This also ranked them at...
7 of The Most Dangerous Snakes in Costa Rica
It can be easy to end up lulled into a certain sense of complacency while enjoying the lush landscapes Costa Rica Offers. Colorful flowers, birds, verdant vegetation, pristine cascades—splendor and majesty abound. But there is a threat lurking in the rainforest that many, especially those...
The Dreaded Visa Run – 90 days in Costa Rica
At times it can seem a bit mind boggling that a country like Costa Rica that is driven by tourism forces it’s perpetual tourists to leave every 90 days, but that is the law. It seems simple enough right?Believe it or not this is one...
Marrying a Costa Rican, Residency and Cultural Differences
Did you make it to paradise only to find yourself falling in love with more than just the pipa fria and salty air? It's ok, it happens. Costa Rica is lovable, and so are the people. So, it only makes sense that marrying a Costa...
Buying A Gun in Costa Rica- 7 Step Guide – Can You Buy One?
Whatever the reason may be, you are interested in buying a gun in Costa Rica. The question is, can you legally own a gun here. In short, if you aren’t a citizen only PERMANENT RESIDENTS qualify for purchasing a firearm. Remember you are...
Car Accidents in Costa Rica – 6 Steps to Know+Stats
If you are involved in a traffic accident in Costa Rica the process is a bit different than that of North America. Here is what to expect, and how to handle the situation. Driving in Costa Rica is a challenge. It is about being aggressive...
Irazu Volcano + Sanatorium Duran : Central Valley Daytrip with Haunted Hospital
Photos by: Kennya Romero Espinoza An ideal day trip from San Jose, visiting the Irazu National Park and Sanatorio Duran. Visit the Irazu crater in the morning, enjoy the views, take your photos and then head down to the former hospital and explore. If you...
Tips For First Time Visitors Going To 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...