Culture & Lifestyle

Caribbean Healing in Cahuita “Look over there… you can see some papayas growing in the tree. Did you know that their seeds are very good for stomach problems?” I am a bit astonished by Fernando’s words, my guide for today....

It is a wonderful morning in Cahuita and in the middle of a serene natural setting I am staring at Luca, a kinkajou, kept in a large cage. She is blind apparently, as her eyes do not have the...

Costa Rica is lined with beautiful beaches, tranquil rivers, incredible mountains, and exquisite cultural attractions. Although Costa Rica is not a large country, there are endless worthwhile sites to see and things to do here. While exploring this country,...

You can’t imagine your wedding ceremony aisle or reception décor withoutthinking the flowers. A perfect decoration is what wow your guests and youneed to discover some innovative ways to make your day the most memorableone. Create a buzz in...

The name means 'rich coast', and this stretch of Central America is just that, with hot springs and cloud forest, jungle and volcanoes. This is a small glimpse of all that Costa Rica has to offer.Riches aplenty?Costa Rica is...

Saint Patrick’s Day is an annual feast day that celebrates the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on 17 of March.Legend has it that St. Patrick became the patron saint of Ireland...

International Women’s Day was this week. Costa Rica takes the lead in establishing progress.Declaring that the empowerment of the world’s women is “a global imperative,” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the first-ever High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment.The...

The epic Envision Festival took place this year from February 25th-29th. This year’s yoga and movement zone at Envision Festival was the best yet; with international teachers like Sianna Shermand and Troy Hadeed, serenity was a guarantee. They built two...

Move over St. Patrick’s day; you’re in Tico land now!This March is a month of colors and beer! All across the country people will be enjoying their summer right.Amón CulturalMarch 5: Have you discovered San Jose’s historic Barrio Amón...

What do global citizenship and contemporary education have in common? They both may be threatening to mother languages.While the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has signed an agreement with the International Association for the Evaluation of...