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… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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? … Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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… Continue reading