Costa Rica and Nicaragua both claim gallo pinto as a national treasure and say it was invented in their land. But which country’s gallo pinto… Read More »How Do You Like Your Gallo Pinto? Nica-Style Or Tico-Style?
Boat owner and travel agent Justin DeBoom talks about marina life, fishing in Costa Rica, and the ups and downs of owning a sportfishing charter… Read More »Fishing In Costa Rica With Your Own Charter Boat
For years, it seemed it was mostly tourists from the United States and Canada enjoying the beauty and wonder of Costa Rica. Certainly, flying to… Read More »Flying To Costa Rica From Europe Has Just Become Much Easier
US expat Cheri Ballard has ample experience of the Costa Rica healthcare system. Here, she shares some personal stories of how that system has worked… Read More »An Expat’s Guide To Costa Rica Healthcare
Do you ever dream of being shameless? Or wishing to capitalize on a random local event or occurrence for your own benefit? Hoping it will… Read More »JP Sears And How Not To Make Something Go Viral
The impressions of a newly-arrived intern from the United States upon arriving in San Jose, Costa Rica to live and work for a few months.… Read More »My First Impressions Of Life In San Jose, Costa Rica
Chiliguaros are famous in Costa Rica for delivering a good buzz and a bad hangover. They are Costa Rica’s greatest beverage. Here are five reasons… Read More »Five Reasons Why Costa Rica’s Chiliguaros Are The Best Drink Ever
The date of September 15 marks Costa Rica Independence Day. Well – it actually marks Central America’s independence from Spain, rather than Costa Rica’s specific birthday.… Read More »Costa Rica Independence Day Is Celebrated In Style
How many WTF moments have you had? We can guarantee that no matter where you’re from, your WTF ratio will go up when you move… Read More »Five WTF Moments That Will Hit You If You Move To Costa Rica
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