The whole world knows about Costa Rica’s stellar reputation and enduring democratic tradition. On September 15th this unique country will celebrate its 200th anniversary. In the past I have alluded to Costa Rica as an example of sanity in a world of convulsion when compared to other nations. Rarely does […]
Costa Rica is world famous for its natural wonders. One of the guests on my monthly relocation tours referred to the country as a “nature lover’s Disneyland.” He was spot on in that there are scores of activities for nature lovers found here. Costa Rica’s national parks are just one […]
Recently, I wrote an article about the many different types of ceviche that are served in Costa Rica. To familiarize themselves with Costa Rica’s unique culture expats should sample as many of the local foods as possible. As I alluded to in my last article on the subject, “In Costa Rica ceviche or ceviche is a […]
Puntarenas, “La Perla del Pacífico” (Pearl of the Pacific) or “El Puerto” (the Port”) as it is more commonly referred to by the locals, is getting spruced up for tourism. Puntarenas has always been a day trip destination and a favorite vacation spot among Costa Ricans. Before the beach areas […]
It was just announced that Costa Rica’s 11,800 regular taxi’s or fuerza roja, will soon be using a new app whereby users will know the rate beforehand. The new app is called Batsë, which means “the color red” in the cabécar indigenous language. This is part of an effort by […]
Part of this article is from a previous piece I wrote about 7 years ago. If you listen to the news in Spanish or know enough of the language to read the Diario Extra, La Teja or La Nación newspapers, you may have seen or heard the word “farándula.” La farándula” is a group of local characters consisting of figures […]
Costa Rica has oodles of outdoor activities for retirees. Hiking is just one that is growing increasingly popular among Costa Ricans and expats. Here are two popular scenic hikes that should be considered. The first option is a long treck but definitely worthwhile because of the amazing scenery. El Camino […]
Coco Island (Isla del Coco in Spanish) is an island in the Pacific Ocean administered by Costa Rica. It is located approximately 550 km or 360 miles southwest of the Costa Rican mainland. The island has an area of approximately 9.21 square miles, and is more or less rectangular in shape. Coco Island has been a Costa Rican National Park since 1978, and has no permanent inhabitants except […]
In Costa Rica you will never be bored unless you want to. Despite being a pint-size country, Costa Rica offers 100s of activities and interesting things to see and experience. For example, it is now possible for expats to visit Isla San Lucas (San Lucas Island) on a tour one […]
One of the good things about living in Costa Rica is that there so many activities for staying busy and happy. Sportfishing is just one of them. Fisherman can practice their piscatorial pursuits at Lake Arenal or on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Recently, the Instituto de Pesca y Acuicultura […]