Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Many people visiting Costa Rica are uneasy about safety. They have heard about violence in other areas of Central America and are unsure of what …
A Gold Mining Tour: Hunting for Treasure on the Osa
Last Updated: July 18, 2025 In a recent post, we let you know about a fantastic rural tourism project in the town of Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre near Puerto …
Having a Baby in Costa Rica: Part 3, the Paperwork
Last Updated: February 7, 2024 In our other posts on having a baby in Costa Rica, we discuss prenatal care (Part 1), delivery at a small private hospital (Part 2), …
Where to Live in Costa Rica: Planning Your Research Trip
So you’re narrowing down different countries to retire or move to. Or maybe you’re already sure that Costa Rica will be your new home. Beautiful beaches, wildlife, rolling mountains, and …
Puerto Jimenez: An Outpost to the Osa
Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Situated near the tip of Costa Rica’s remote Osa Peninsula, Puerto Jimenez might not seem like a tourist destination at first glance. On any given …
Corcovado’s El Tigre: Hiking and Activities from Puerto Jimenez
Last Updated: July 18, 2025 On one of our trips to Puerto Jimenez on Costa Rica’s remote Osa Peninsula, we found ourselves with very few options for day trips, especially …
Costa Rica and Mosquitoes: Tips to Prevent Dengue, Zika, and More
Last Updated: August 1, 2025 Although Costa Rica has some amazing wildlife, not all creatures in its rainforests are postcard worthy. In fact, some, like the mosquito, are dreaded because …
A Taste of Costa Rica: 7 Traditional Foods to Try
Last Updated: January 28, 2025 For many, traveling means not only visiting somewhere new, but also diving into the culture. And food is one of those defining parts of a …
Best Beach Towns in Costa Rica to Visit Without a Car
Last Updated: September 12, 2025 We always say that Costa Rica is best explored with your own rental car. That’s because a car gives you the flexibility to explore and …
Having a Baby in Costa Rica: Part 2, Delivery
In our first post about having a baby in Costa Rica, we shared our experience with prenatal care. We covered public vs. private healthcare, and how we picked our doctor …