Independence Day in Costa Rica
This year, Costa Rica is celebrating its 200th year of independence from Spain! This bicentennial celebration was a bit different from years prior…
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Furniture Shopping Options near Playa del Coco
You have just purchased your dream condo with a gorgeous view of Playa del Coco or a beautiful beach home just a few steps from Playa Hermosa. Now you focus your attention on giving the interior your own flare.
Costa Rican Oxcarts
Few objects are as iconic as a Costa Rican Oxcart. With its brightly painted wooden wheels and matching ox yoke, “la Carreta” is the quintessential symbol of Costa Rica’s past. It played an important role in Costa Rica’s history since it made the of export of coffee and other goods possible.
Top 5 Reasons Why I Love Living in Costa Rica
I have been living in Costa Rica for over 12 years now. Full time, not a part-timer. Moving to Costa Rica is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Interesting and Fun Stuff about Costa Rica
Here is a list of fun stuff to know about Costa Rica:
“Pura vida” Your here it everywhere you go in Costa Rica. This is the national saying, a literal translations is “pure life,” It is used for many types of responses to a question or as a greeting, goodbye, or if someone asks how you are doing.
Playa Hermosa's Blue Flag Ceremony
Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. I tend to be a bit biased as I have lived in this paradise for 8 years now.
Let’s go Grocery Shopping, In Playas Del Coco
The Heart of Costa Rica
“What am I truly seeking in life?”
Have you ever asked yourself that question? Or maybe, you are so busy with day to day life that you are convinced you just don’t have the luxury to think about anything else but work. Well, it’s time to stop and savor this very moment.
The Flip-side of Pura Vida
As a visitor or resident of Costa Rica, you often hear a local (Tico) greet you with “Pura Vida”. They use it to say hello, goodbye, or to let you know everything is cool, OK. It is their way of letting you know they don’t stress the small stuff.
The Beautiful Orchids of Costa Rica
Do you like the orchid? I love them! They are the colorful jewels that dot the green velvet landscape of the forest. With their unique petal arrangements that almost look like little faces, they are some of the most popular flowers in the world. If you love orchids and live in Costa Rica, like I do, you have come to the right place.
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