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April 28, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
The Costa Rican Tourist Board (ICT) continues its successful publicity campaign, "Save the Americans" with a photo essay in the New York Times. The campaign has caught the American public’s imagination with singing animals and cinema adverts with stunning scenery. "Hit the Beach" photo © Giancarlo Pucci/T Brand Studio This latest twist in the rather […]
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April 27, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
British Airways long anticipated, direct flight from London’s Gatwick Airport (LGW) to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) begins today, May 27th. In less than 11 hours, tourists can leave Big Ben behind in the U.K. capital and land in the tropics to begin a vacation in the land of beaches, wildlife and volcanoes. "Now Landing […]
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April 26, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Wise travelers know that they should book flights far in advance. They also know that packing a carry-on saves bucks. But master travelers take things a few steps further, and as a result, they save big-time on trips! Check out some of our all-time favorite money hacks for travel, and get ready for quite possibly […]
April 26, 2016 / June 30, 2023 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Catch these tech tips before you catch any rays and you’ll be on your way to a space-saver’s paradise while being in paradise. Vacation reading has never been easier! Enjoy a multitude of electronic books on your favorite device while resting in a hammock or sunning poolside. All without ever bringing a single bulky book […]
April 21, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
“Surfers Rescue Baby Whale” photo © Amelia Rueda It seems perfect that this story is emerging on Earth Day! We’d like to congratulate these surfing Ticos who abandoned the waves to give Mother Nautre a helping hand. A five foot, baby pilot whale was rescued yesterday by a group of surfers in Boca Barranca beach […]
April 20, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Plans to bridge the Pan-American Highway between the Santa Rosa and Guanacaste National Parks with a "green tunnel" to allow animals to cross between the two areas were announced on Tuesday, April 19th. "Pan-American Highway"photo © Amelia Rueda A total of 24,000 native, evergreen fruit trees, such as Mountain Almond, will be planted to form […]
April 19, 2016 / August 23, 2018 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
The Sloth Sanctuary skyrocketed to fame in Animal Planet’s "Meet the Sloths" series. Channel viewers were introduced to these cute, furry creatures. Located on the country’s Caribbean Coast, the center started caring for these unusual animals ever since locals started bringing injured, abandoned and orphaned sloths to the family home. It’s been over 20 years […]
April 19, 2016 / December 12, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
San Gerado de Dota is one of Costa Rica’s least known travel spots. High up on the slopes of the Talamanca mountain range, that stretches the length of the southern half of the country, this area is known for its coffee plantations and as a habitat for birdlife. Visitors can learn the process of their […]
April 18, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Suad Keserovic cleans a stone ball in Podubravlje village near Zavidovici, Bosnia and Herzegovina April 11, 2016. Keserovic claimed that the stone sphere is 3.30 meter in diameter and the estimated weight of it is about 35 tons. "Mysterious Stone Spheres"photo © REUTERS/Dado Ruvic In a Bosnian forest, the discovery of a strange giant sphere […]
April 17, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
"Clothes That Speak Louder Than Words"photo © IconSpeak Call it the ultimate fashion statement — a shirt that can do the talking when no one understands a word you’re saying. One of the stumbling blocks to enjoying a vacation in Costa Rica can be an inability to communicate, if Spanish isn’t a language you speak […]
April 5, 2016 / December 12, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Costa Rica’s untouched beaches, perfect and playful surf and Pura Vida ideals already make it a holy grail for tropical travelers. But we’ve just discovered one more reason Costa Rica is absolutely worth a spot on your bucket list: it’s home to a dog lover’s paradise. This incredible, pup-filled pasture is known as Territorio de […]
April 5, 2016 / August 23, 2018 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
“Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica” photo © iStock People all over the world are living longer due to improvements in lifestyle standards and better healthcare. The average life expectancy in almost every country has increased over the last several decades, reaching upwards to around 90 years old in Monaco, according to the CIA World Factbook. Other […]
April 2, 2016 / June 30, 2023 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady have been enjoying a family getaway in Costa Rica for the past couple of weeks — and as the fun trip came to a close, they made sure to get in one last seaside smooch (above). Joining in on all the fun in the sun are kids Benjamin, 6, and […]
September 23, 2015 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Considering a change of scenery and location? Take a look at these great house hunting options in Costa Rica
September 22, 2015 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Kick back and relax in the best vacation spot around...Costa Rica
September 21, 2015 / December 12, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Looking for a unique fishing challenge? Take a look at what's in store for you here in Costa Rica
September 18, 2015 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
College students have life impacted in Costa Rica
September 17, 2015 / December 12, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
The olive ridley turtles are here and a sight for inquiring eyes.
September 16, 2015 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Here from the very mouth of one who moved her entire life to Costa Rica and never once had any regrets
September 15, 2015 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Here's some great advice on traveling and enjoying your vacation to the fullest.
September 14, 2015 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Here's an awesome way to spend your trip to Costa Rica. Check out the beauty and power of these animals
September 11, 2015 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
See the beauty of one of Costa Rica's hidden gems.
September 10, 2015 by Ricardo | 2 Comments on The Amazing Sights and Sounds of Costa Rica
The sights, the sounds, the people. It doesn't get any better than this.
September 8, 2015 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
See the trip of a life time as you prepare for your own. We're waiting...and we have a lot for you to do once you get here.
