From day one living at the beach was a new frame of mind and with each passing day the pain of the past slowly was being let go. As it is with all things in life that we hold onto, it takes time to allow your heart and mind to heal. The fact that each day I was not confronted with a place or image of my past was a step in the right direction. This was going to be my new home for now and it was wonderful being away from the traffic, car horns, crowds, and pollution and… Continue reading →
It is no secret that close ties between Costa Rica and United States have been creating certain cultural trends in the Central American nation over the years. The Halloween and… Read more »
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Costa Rica News – There are so many beautiful parts of Costa Rica. You can visit the volcanoes. You can head to one of the many beaches. You can zip line through the rain forest. The one place that people do not visit in Costa Rica is San Jose. Having lived there for over 5 years there was not much to enjoy there. Yet it has been nominated to to become a “new marvel”. Wait……what? There are 77 cities in the running to become a “new marvel” and San Jose, Costa Rica is one of them. For the third time, a… Continue reading →
Costa Rica News – For many of us walking the streets of San Jose and even sitting in restaurants in Costa Rica we have noticed the pirated movies being sold on the streets. You can also buy stolen cell phones and other electronics if you know where to go and who to talk to in San Jose. It is a part of life here and can actually reduce your costs if you do not currently stream movies online or if you need a replacement for your lost cell phone. Sometimes this comes back and bites people in the butt. Take… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Travel News - If you have ever planned for a vacation, you have probably turned to Tripadvisor for a bit of guidance. Tripadvisor continues to be a great source for information and reviews which is why Costa Rica is very excited to see that Jaco Beach was recently awarded with Tripadvisor’s Traveler Choice Award as one of the top destinations in Central America. Located in the Central Pacific, just one hour from the San Jose International Airport, Jaco and the surrounding area continues to see a growing tourism market both locally and internationally. Worldclass surfing and fishing continue to… Continue reading →
I love traveling in off-season. High season travelers and summer vacationers are gone. Back to school and back to work, which means better travel opportunities for me and you. Off-season… Read more »
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The ongoing supermarket and shopping plaza wars in Costa Rica are expanding to Playas del Coco in the Guanacaste province. This beach town, which has experienced incredible commercial growth in… Read more »
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Each day it was getting harder for me to scrape up the energy to get out of bed in the morning while living in the San Jose area of Costa Rica; frustrations kept building up inside me until I felt like I was about to explode. Living in Heredia, it was an entire day trip to go to a meeting on the other side of town and then back home after which I had to answer the 50 emails that had come in while I was away and then attack the nightly newspaper publish. Going on walks in the… Continue reading →
Santa Teresa is one of those iconic Costa Rica tourism spots. Paradise found for so many international and Costa Rican tourists who “discovered” Santa Teresa’s pristine beaches, world-class surf breaks… Read more »
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Costa Rica Entertainment News - Costa Rica is a top destination for picky tourists because it’s safe, has upscale hotels, and will keep you busy with activities. The culture of this vibrant country mixes with tropical scenery of oceans and volcanoes. It’s no wonder Costa Rica is the most visited Central American country. It is more than just the scenery and nightlife you see pictured in many resources about the country. There is a ton of art and culture waiting to be discovered, with many regional varieties. Puntarenas has La Casa de la Culture, which has art exhibits, poetry readings, and… Continue reading →