Veggie burgers seem to be a new trend among major fast food restaurants. Burger King now offers a veggie burger that is low in calories and packed with real vegetables. And apart from being a healthier alternative to a regular beef burger, it’s also incredibly tasty. Presently, it is only […]
Below is a list of a few of the many activities that took place on a recent weekend in Costa Rica. More than 300 automobiles were on display at the Classic Car Expo in Escazú. The event was sponsored by the Club de Autos Antiguos de Costa Rica (Antique Car […]
In episode 7 of season 32 of the Simpsons the family embarks on an adventure to Costa Rica. They learn first hand the meaning of national moto , pura vida which means pure life — kind of a state of mind and living. Without a doubt this episode is excellent […]
This unique area is located approximately two hours from the center of San José. There are some incredible scenery along the way since the road passes by old homes, coffee fields, verdant pastures and spectacular mountains. La Zona de Los Santos is located at a perfect elevation for producing high-quality […]
Once in a while I like to give tips about healthy living in Costa Rica. Tamales are a very popular dish during Christmas festivities in Costa Rica. Ticos love to tamalear or eat tamales and Tamaleadas are gatherings where tamales are consumed. On the average, Costa Ricans put on about […]
As I have stated repeatedly in many of my past blogs and columns, “It is very important to stay active while living in Costa Rica.” In the Central Valley there are virtually hundreds of activities from which to choose for staying busy and happy. Some of the venues are even […]
Like many cities around the world, anyone can now rent a bicycle in San José. Soon rent-a-bikes will also be available in the cities of Alajuela, Cartago and Heredia. OMNI is the company behind this venture. It currently has 600 rent-a-bikes and plans to add 400 more in coming months. […]
One of the strongest and most recognizable symbols of Mexico’s “The Day of the Dead” celebrations is the tall female skeleton wearing a fancy hat with feathers. Her name is La Catrina and the essence of her story goes deep into Mexican traditions and roots. Mexicans dress up as “Catrina“, […]
I have touched on this subject on numerous occasions but once again feel it is import to dispel misconceptions about crime here. The first thing to keep in bear in mind is that NO society is crime free. The good thing is that, as far as violent crime goes, Costa […]
Expat retirees as well as Costa Ricans dread driving in San José, Escazú, Alajuela, Santa Ana, Heredia, Cartago because of heavy traffic. Now there appears to be a solution in sight for reducing the number of cars on the highways. Costa Rica just received a loan for $550 million dollars […]
