Culture & Lifestyle

Are you one of those foreigners who have lived in Costa Rica for so long that you have adopted and adapted into Pura Vida life?  Have you noticed an increased appreciation of the natural world, a closer connection with the...

The Mantrika Festival, being held from September 21 – 29th, is to celebrate and explore the ancient traditions where we live, witness, share, and enjoy the sacred songs of many cultures.  From indigenous cultures, traditional Indian songs and mantras, as...

Maybe we do not think of Costa Rica as a fashion capital of the world like New York or Paris, but Ticos definitely like to impress through their clothing.Like every country, Costa Rican fashion has a traditional costume. For...

Music is an important pastime in every country, and Costa Rica is no exception.  In this country, people love to listen to music any time, no matter where they are.  Costa Ricans (Ticos) like Latin music such as salsa,...

A Festival that celebrates the use of our voices to sing and express the deepest states of being and devotion, and connects with the transcendental experience practiced in many ancient cultures.This Festival, being held from September 21 – 29th,...

India now has its own Robin Hood Army (RHA).  Every night this band of volunteers, dressed in green just like their namesake, go out into the night to fight the most destructive killer of all – hunger.  They use...

Many visitors flock to Costa Rica for its laid-back beach towns and supreme natural beauty.  This makes the capital city of San Jose less of a destination in-and-of-itself, and more of a roadblock stopping them from getting where they want to...

Costa Rica is located in Central America, between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.  It is known as "the Switzerland of Central America" for having the best democratic tradition established in Latin America.  It lacks a standing army,...

Individuals are attracted to Caño Island in the Osa Peninsula not only for its sandy white beaches, clear blue water, and stunning coral reefs which make for an unforgettable diving and snorkeling experience. Caño Island has a mystery that still baffles locals...

Not too many years ago, a trip to Costa Rica was a real bargain.  But the word is out - more travelers have arrived, and prices have definitely risen.  No denying that it is more expensive than a trip in other...