Each year we get many questions about what it is like during Christmas and New Years in Costa Rica. People want to know about the weather, local traditions, and which …
Building a House in Costa Rica: Understanding the Basics
With its warm weather, beautiful landscapes, and welcoming locals, Costa Rica is a desirable location for those moving or retiring abroad. For many people, building a house in Costa Rica …
Moving to Costa Rica: 7 Years Abroad
This past July marked our seven-year anniversary of moving to Costa Rica. It’s amazing to think how different life would be if we never took the chance. When we first …
Covid-19 in Costa Rica: Living Here Through the Pandemic
For several months, we have been updating our readers on the coronavirus and how it has affected Costa Rica. That post has mostly formal details on the current number of …
Moving to Costa Rica with Kids
Moving to Costa Rica with kids can be an exciting adventure. From the hidden beaches to exotic wildlife, Costa Rica definitely has a lot to offer families. We have been …
Starting a Business in Costa Rica as an Expat
More and more people seem to be deciding to give Costa Rica a try as their new home these days. And many are still of working age (not retired) and …
Having a Baby at Hospital CIMA
We’ve done a series of posts in the past about having a baby in Costa Rica. These covered prenatal care, delivering at a small private hospital in San Isidro de …
Making Costa Rica’s Famous Arroz Con Pollo
In a recent post, we shared how to make a staple of Costa Rican cuisine: homemade beans. In this post, we’ll teach you about another mainstay of traditional food, arroz …
Virtual Field Trip to Costa Rica – Part 2
In Part 1 of our virtual field trip to Costa Rica, we had you discover wildlife through guidebooks and trail cameras, taught you how to make homemade beans (yum!), planted …
Virtual Field Trip to Costa Rica – Part 1
At home wishing you were in Costa Rica? Even from afar, there are meaningful ways to connect with and learn about the country’s rich culture, abundant wildlife, and diverse ecosystems. …
