Last Updated: December 6, 2022 Filling a wide valley in the peaceful mountains of Costa Rica’s Southern Zone is San Isidro de El General. This small city is bursting with …
Costa Rica Moving Checklist
Moving abroad can be very stressful. We remember what it was like getting ready for our big move to Costa Rica from Boston in 2013. Selling our stuff and condo, …
Arenal 1968 Trail: Hiking Historic Lava Fields
Last Updated: March 13, 2023 Early one morning in July 1968, an unassuming green mountain in northern Costa Rica suddenly awoke and became the legendary Arenal Volcano. If you are …
Los Cusingos Bird Sanctuary: A Living Memorial for a Famous Naturalist
Outside the world of ornithology (the study of birds), the name Alexander Skutch might not be at all familiar. But much of what the world knows today about neotropical birds …
Best Time to Visit Costa Rica
Last Updated: June 15, 2020 If you live somewhere that gets cold, you probably can’t wait to plan your getaway to Costa Rica. But when is a good time of …
Costa Rica Honeymoon Itinerary
Last Updated: October 3, 2024 Romantic sunsets, picturesque beaches, and gorgeous weather are just a few of the things that make Costa Rica a perfect honeymoon destination. Couple that with …
Having a Baby in Costa Rica: Part 1, Prenatal Care
With only weeks until our new addition arrives, we thought it was time to start sharing our experience of having a baby in Costa Rica. Moving here, we knew that …
Simple Spanish for Visiting Costa Rica
If you are worried about not speaking Spanish for your upcoming trip to Costa Rica, you’re not alone. We remember those days too and hear from lots of others who …
8 Things to Do in Dominical
Last Updated: September 4, 2024 Dominical is probably best known for its waves, which draw surfers from all around the world. But there’s a lot more to this quirky beach …
The Painted Oxcarts of Sarchi
Long before eco-tourism vans took to the roads of Costa Rica, there was another much simpler mode of transportation: the oxcart. Brightly painted with intricate designs, these original wagons or …