Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Costa Rica’s rainforests are amazing to hike through, and if you have read some of our national park posts, you’ll see why. But viewing the rainforest …
Pavones: Surfing and Seclusion on the Southern Pacific
Last Updated: August 8, 2025 Far down Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, near the border with Panama, you will find the rural beach town of Pavones. Pavones isn’t well known, mostly …
Costa Rica’s Central Valley: Regional Snapshot
Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Home to almost three-quarters of the country’s population, the Central Valley is Costa Rica’s cultural and economic center. Long ago, farmers used oxcarts and horses …
Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast: Regional Snapshot
Last Updated: August 11, 2025 While often overlooked, Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast has a lot to offer visitors. It has some of the country’s most scenic beaches, with turquoise water …
Moving to Costa Rica: 7 Years Abroad
This past July marked our seven-year anniversary of moving to Costa Rica. It’s amazing to think how different life would be if we never took the chance. When we first …
Traveling to Costa Rica During Covid-19: Entry Requirements, Protocols & What to Expect
Last Updated: June 15, 2022 With the Covid-19 pandemic, travel as we know it has certainly changed. But what is traveling to Costa Rica like right now? With some key …
Central Pacific Coast, Costa Rica: Regional Snapshot
Last Updated: August 11, 2025 With miles of beach, lush rainforest, and abundant wildlife, Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast is a favorite among visitors. Some come for surfing, which is …
Guanacaste, Costa Rica: Regional Snapshot
Last Updated: September 3, 2025 Guanacaste is a region in northwestern Costa Rica famous for its beaches and plentiful amenities. Often called the “Gold Coast,” this area has some of …
Covid-19 in Costa Rica: Living Here Through the Pandemic
For several months, we have been updating our readers on the coronavirus and how it has affected Costa Rica. That post has mostly formal details on the current number of …
Moving to Costa Rica with Kids
Last Updated: June 3, 2025 Moving to Costa Rica with kids can be an exciting adventure. From the hidden beaches to exotic wildlife, Costa Rica definitely has a lot to …