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June 29, 2015 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
No matter what type of travel or vacation you’re looking to do, Costa Rica has something for everyone. Whether you’re going on your honeymoon, looking for a fun family getaway, or seeking thrilling adventures, Costa Rica has something to offer to everyone, and even a few unexpected surprised. Here are a just a few reasons […]
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October 7, 2014 / April 3, 2017 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
‘Proust’ to the Costa Rican Oktoberfest "Oktoberfest Costa Rica 2014"photo © NuShark Media "Beer & Pretzels" photo © NuShark Media Second Annual Beer Festival This Weekend – Saturday, October 11th The Germanic names of Costa Rica’s most popular beers — Pilsen, Imperial — might lead you to believe that these alcoholic beverages hail from outside […]
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March 30, 2013 / June 30, 2023 by Ricardo
Vehicle Owners in Costa Rica Need to Register with COSEVI by June 26, 2013 “Avoid the Fine… Get it in on Time” Update: April 24, 2013: Haven’t quite got around to submitting your email address and other details to COSAVI? It looks like you’re not alone! For this reason, the deadline has […]
March 5, 2013 / November 20, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Fishing in the Deep Waters off Costa Rica & Hook a Monster of a Good Time! For die-hard fishermen (and women!) the ease of fishing in Costa Rica can be quite a shock! Here, it is not an endurance sport to fish in the sunshine under a clear blue sky on crystal waters […]
November 29, 2011 / September 10, 2018 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Costa Rican Traffic Fines – What’s the Big Deal Folks? Legal wrangling and a disgruntled road-using public have kept the cost of Costa Rican traffic fines, given out by the Transit Police, in the headlines since their introduction last May. The latest twist in the tale is the suspension in use of […]
October 11, 2011 / November 18, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Looking for Used Cars in Costa Rica? Did you try looking at what Vamos has to offer? Being a rental car business, we cycle through our inventory just to keep it fresh for our customers. What’s the process to buy a used vehicle? The transfer of ownership process in Costa Rica is a formal legal […]
September 13, 2011 / November 20, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Vamos Around Costa Rica Announces its Grand Prize Winner! Septemeber 13th, 2011 During the loll of summer, Vamos Rent-A-Car pushed forward with their second Photo Contest for Costa Rica — showcasing fun in this wonderful country. The economy and people’s vacations seemed to slow the activity on Facebook compared to what Vamos had […]
July 13, 2011 / February 1, 2017 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Photo Contest Details Updated July 29th, 2011 Commonly Asked Questions about the Contest Please skim through this short list to help you enter (and win) our fabulous Grand Prize Package! Our rental vehicle must be in the picture. A person must be in the photo. Photo must belong to a customer of […]
June 24, 2011 / November 20, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Official Rules June 24th, 2011 NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. ELIGIBILITY: “Vamos Around Costa Rica”, Vamos Rent-A-Car Photo Contest (the “Contest”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty United States (including D.C.) and Canada (excluding Quebec), who are at least 18 years of age or older at […]
May 4, 2011 / February 21, 2022 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Costa Rica Surfing Image courtesy of Kevin Heslin Photography Movies like Endless Summer II in 1994 helped to fuel the surfing in the warm waters of Costa Rica — a dual-coast country with lots to offer! Hang ten with me and I’ll show you where to go, what to bring and most […]
December 28, 2010 / November 18, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Happy New Year Costa Rican Style New Year’s Eve is a celebration world-wide and Costa Ricans are no different! You can expect to find partying country-wide on the 31st of December from the big beach parties at surf spots such as Mal Pais and Jaco to the more sophisticated dinners at up-market city hotels in […]
December 16, 2010 / November 20, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Preparing for Christmas in San Jose Thinking of heading to the mall to shop for a few Christmas gifts? The mall might get you in a festive mood with elaborate decorations, piped Christmas music and a seat on Santa’s knee, but you might find a more authentic experience in San Jose’s center. Annually, the main […]
October 12, 2010 / November 20, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Toleration and Ticos There can be something disturbing about seeing your driver cross himself before beginning his journey – what dangers is he expecting to face on the roads ahead? After seeing a sample of Costa Rican roads, this Tico habit at the start of long drives may not be so strange! However, it isn’t […]
March 8, 2010 / November 20, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
On the 1st of March 2010, the new system of fines for traffic and vehicle offenses came into use. The system replaced the previous reforms made in 1993 and is intended to simplify previous laws by eradicating errors and confusion from the legal requirements of the road and to give offending drivers tough punishment for […]
January 11, 2010 / November 20, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
So you’ve booked your ticket to Costa Rica, your passport’s up-to-date and you’ve got your sun cream bought, but where exactly are you going? When you tell many people that your destination is Costa Rica, they immediately wrongly assume you’re off to Puerto Rico – the Caribbean island with a similar name. Even tourists on […]
December 23, 2009 / November 20, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Did you hear the one about the tourist who ate a tamale? She said it tasted good but the salad was tough! Costa Rica might be a disappointment for tourists at Christmas if they’re expecting a full turkey roast, but not for those ready for a change! Traditionally, Ticos eat tamales as their Christmas food: […]
December 10, 2009 / November 20, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Friendly is an adjective frequently employed to describe the Costa Ricans or ‘Ticos’, as they like to call themselves and with good reason!. Foreign visitors should be prepared for a barrage of personal questions when introducing themselves to Ticos, who are usually curious about travelers and you should expect to be asked ‘Are you married?’ […]
December 9, 2009 / November 20, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
They say the only certainties in life are taxes and death. As bleak as that sounds, many people successfully manage to enjoy the space in between. If you’re seeking adventure, challenge, or new beginnings, you may be thinking about moving to Costa Rica – or you may already be here. Whether you’re looking to work, […]
I used to live in Jaco and the drive 15 minutes south to Hermosa was always a beautiful one. The road curves around the mountain, with beautiful ocean views and lush green forest surrounding you. One could get lost in the scenery, but I do not recommend it. The road, for almost an entire year, […]
December 9, 2009 / November 18, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Time to get your Costa Rican Drivers License You have decided that you will remain in Costa Rica for quite some time, possibly even deciding to live here. There are many differences in lifestyle here, mostly good, but you will learn that patience is a virtue. Life moves at a slower pace here and that […]
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica Costa Rica’s southernmost coast is lined with perfect beaches, stretching for miles at a time. Jamaicans and other islanders came to work the banana plantations and populated this southern region not long ago. The first inhabitants were the Bribri and Cabecar Indians who lived along the Talamanca interior, along the streams […]
December 5, 2009 / November 18, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Surfers began traveling internationally to find perfect waves even before the cultish movie with the same theme Endless Summer. If you’re not familiar with this documentary type film, it stars two surfers as they follow the sun (summertime) for one year around the world in search of the worlds’ most ideal waves. It’s not sure […]
The people living in the two small towns of Pueblo Nuevo and Tabacon around the Arenal Volcan before 1968 lived in peace. They knew that their long-dormant (over 400 years) “Cerro Arenal” protected them with its powerful 5,436 feet (1,657 meters). The first documented summit and exploration of the surrounding area took place in 1937, […]
December 5, 2009 / September 22, 2017 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
ME TARZAN…. YOU TOURISTA”, WATERFALL CANOPY TOURS, JACO BEACH The Bottom Line: One morning here and you’ll really appreciate that pool side chair back at the hotel. “Listo.” The guide yells as he steadies himself and leans out over the platform suspended a hundred feet above the rain forest. A few seconds later an answering, […]
