San José, Costa Rica’s Capital City, is where everyone’s Costa Rica trip should start. There are vacation packages that can lead you through the country; beaches, mountains, forests, volcanoes, to name a few, however, in San José city, there are several activities and you have an advantage; you can walk it through. Many sites to [...]

For many the number 7 is a symbol of fortune and good luck. In the spirit of the benevolent nature of this number, this article lists 7 reasons why you should consider getting married in Costa Rica

The Arenal Volcano holds the second place of the 7 natural wonders of Costa Rica. If from the road you see the perfect geometrical cone of the Arenal Volcano is because you have arrived to La Fortuna de Arenal. This is a small and colorful town well known worldwide due to its impressive natural beauty, [...]

Chato Volcano (called ‘Cerro Chato’ in Spanish), is an inactive volcano that sits in the southeast side of Costa Rica’s most popular and active volcano, Arenal. Chato has a truncated volcanic cone rising to some 1,140 meters, though it hasn’t had any registered volcanic activity for the past 3500 years – about the time when […]

This article discusses some of the best locations to make the most of your Costa Rica beach trips. MANUEL ANTONIO Manuel Antonio is a natural paradise located just south of Quepos on the Pacific Coast. It is a charming combination of rain forest, coral reefs and beaches; it is considered by many to be the [...]

In this article we will talk about free and low-cost activities in Costa Rica. A plethora of free and low-cost activities are out there to be had, many of them no more than 1.000 colones or $US2.00. Also, the Viva section in La Nacion (a national newspaper), and the Calendar Page section of the Tico [...]

Several top Costa Rica hotels and resorts have recently added outstanding spas that compete on a world stage. These spas offer a variety of innovative spa treatments, ranging from Thai massage to the popular hot stone massage. The ideal Costa Rica spa vacation does not have to be limited to relaxing at a resort. If [...]

The history of coffee and a visit to the jungle To know the wonders of Costa Rica, it takes many days, maybe months or years. However, little by little you can discover the true gold of this country. A day trip can allow you to live those experiences, in a short time. This time we [...]

The Annexation of Guanacaste Day, celebrated on July 25th, commemorates the annexation of the province of Guanacaste to Costa Rica, which occurred in 1824 - prior to this year, Guanacaste was part of Nicaragua. Due to the fact that Nicaragua was active in many civil wars at the time, Guanacaste’s inhabitants requested to be annexed [...]

In the article we will discuss some of the most popular Costa Rica Hotels on the beach in the Guanacaste Province, where you will be able take it slow and easy enjoying the panoramic views, sunbathing by the pool, walking or just relaxing on anyone of these spectacular beaches. Many Costa Rica hotels on the [...]

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which day events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and celebrated in more than 192 countries each year. In 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in [...]

Mal País is a long thin village with houses, restaurants and small hotels spread on three kilometers of gravel road parallel to the Pacific Ocean. Immediately to the north are Santa Teresa and Cabo Blanco Reserve to the south. The area is very spread out and transportation is a must. You are going to see [...]

Every September, Costa Rica commemorates its independence from Spain, with all sorts and types of celebrations, including lively festivals, parades, traditional music, dances, delicious typical foods and more. The atmosphere is very positive, and the feeling of camaraderie that emanates is a contagious and pleasant one for all to enjoy. HISTORY Costa Rica’s independence was […]

On January 20, 2020, the coffee bean has been declared a national symbol for its role in the social, economic and cultural development of Costa Rica. For years, coffee has been called by Costa Ricans “the golden grain” since it represents the economic prosperity brought to the country. Coffee production has been a significant part [...]

The World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO). In 1948, the World Health Organization held the First World Health Assembly. The Assembly decided to celebrate 7 April of each year, with effect from 1950, as the World Health [...]

Most of the museums in Costa Rica are located in San Jose, being the Costa Rica Gold Museum, the Costa Rica National Museum and the Jade Museum

World Water Day is marked on 22 March every year. It’s a day to celebrate water. It’s a day to make a difference for the members of the global population who suffer from water related issues. It’s a day to prepare for how we manage water in the future. The United Nations General Assembly declared [...]