While much of Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast has larger waves for surfing, there are a few beaches with nice calm water. One such place is Playa Mantas. This cove, …
Renewing Permanent Residency in Costa Rica
Those who have gone through the residency process in Costa Rica and received their DIMEX card (known locally as a cedula) know what a process it is. Once you hold …
Costa Rica’s Vaccine Passport
Last Updated: November 23, 2021 Recently, Costa Rica announced that it will start requiring proof of Covid vaccination to enter certain businesses. In this post, we will explain the details …
Patacones (Fried Plantains) Recipe
Patacones are a staple in Costa Rican cuisine. These fried green plantains are relatively simple to make and delicious. Making them always feels like a treat in our house. We …
Hanging Bridges in Costa Rica: Where to Go for the Best Experience
A great way to explore Costa Rica’s many diverse ecosystems is by walking along hanging bridges through the treetop canopy. The amazing view paired with the adventure of crossing a …
Things to Do in La Fortuna with Young Kids
We have several articles on this site about traveling to Costa Rica with kids. In this post, we’re going to get super specific and focus on traveling with young kids …
Tapir Valley Reserve Night Tour
If you are visiting Bijagua in Costa Rica’s Northern Zone, you are probably already looking for an authentic experience. Within the small town are quaint local restaurants and farm fields …
Renovating a House in Costa Rica
After recently buying a house in Costa Rica, we quickly got started on some renovation projects to make it our own. Our initial list of improvements was modest, but once …
Covid Vaccination Rates in Costa Rica
Last Updated: November 23, 2021 We have been hearing from a lot of people who are planning trips this winter and holiday season. They are wondering what’s going on with …
Mistico Hanging Bridges: A Treetop Rainforest Experience
One activity that many people want to do on their trip to Costa Rica is walk along hanging bridges. Trekking through the forest canopy and viewing it at eye level …
