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Snakes Alive! A world first in Costa Rica

Last Saturday I witnessed a world first. In saying that it also means that I witnessed a first for Costa rica, a first for Central America, also a first for  South America.  A trilogy of firsts all before ten am...

Tip for the weekend: a trip to the Barva volcano

Are you longing to escape San José this weekend? Not in the mood to stand in the long traffic jams towards to the Poas? Massive lover of cloud forests? Maybe even cheese? Yes to all of them? A day...

Knowing The Points System That Can Cost You Your Driver’s License

Since 2013, many modifications took place, regarding the Law 9078 (Law of Transit), and the measurements implemented by the Road Security Council and the Headquarters of Road Education, from which the points system for the drivers arose. The points system...

How I Adopted a Dog

I did it! I adopted a dog, one week ago! It’s a shoe chewing, golden, playful, approximately 6 months old, happy, almost a grown-up, female, 10 kg weighing — dog. And a chucho, a mongrel straight from the streets. The Decision For...

Australia to Costa Rica: Raising My Son on the Road

This is the third time we have been to Costa Rica, and this time we are here to stay. According to my son whom is about to turn ten years old next week, we are not moving. Well, he isn’t....

How to Blow Up Your Bicycle

Dutch and bicycles are like tulips and windmills, Gouda cheese and bad breathe, DJ Tiësto and hearing loss… … inseparable. Bicycle addicts everywhere can agree, riding a bike gives you a sense of freedom (and a touch of anxiety on the...

Costa Rica Tackles Local Community Problems with Index of Social Progress

Costa Rican private enterprises and state institutions launch Costa Rica Propone. The new initiative is oriented towards the organization of data regarding the 81 cantons. It consists on the use of an Social Progress Index (IPS on the Spanish abbreviation...

Spread Your Wings in La Fortuna

The Butterfly Conservatory offers a beautiful alternative activity for cloudy days in La Fortuna. Not many people have the luck to see the majestic appearance of the Arenal volcano straight as they arrive in La Fortuna… or when they wake...

Enjoy the Best Coffee in the World, and Protect Your Liver Too

Coffee is part of our lives and an essential component of the essence of being tico, but now there's even more reason to drink the elixir. Costa Rica is the ideal place to drink a nice, warm cup of coffee;...

So You’re Going to Envision Festival, Now What?

Educational retreats are a great way to extend the magic of Envision. Envision Festival, the world-recognized festival that leaves you, the environment and the surrounding community in a better condition each year. With yoga, music and plenty of workshops —...
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Modern Tourist Pier Begins Operations on San Lucas Island to Improve the Visitor Experience

Isla San Lucas National Park is one of the most attractive, emblematic, and historic tourist destinations in Costa Rica—a...