November 7, 2022
Water Activities in Costa Rica
Everything you need to know about Costa Rica water sports Costa Rica offers plenty of opportunities to take part in water sports on both sea and land. Recommendations include surfing and stand up paddle boarding, which are both among the…
October 18, 2022
Surf Paradise Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a Surfers Paradise Costa Rica is a popular destination for surfers from all over the world. What's not to love about warm water and consistent waves? But Costa Rica is so much more than just a surfing…
July 18, 2022
Celebs in Costa Rica
Tom and Gisele Brady at a table next to you having dinner? The couple, along with Mel Gibson, are in fact, actual home owners in Costa Rica. The Queen herself… (the one from the States) Beyonce was seen snapping photos…
July 7, 2022
Nightlife of Manuel Antonio
So your favorite team is playing and you want to get a front row seat while on vacation ? Bar Jolly Roger is a one stop shop for fun featuring several big screen TVs, billiard tables and the only casino…
July 5, 2022
How to Tip in Costa Rica
Your driver or transportation - there are “red taxis” which are the local taxis for the area. Tipping in this instance is not necessary but you do however want to offer a tip to a driver that has been arranged…
June 15, 2022
Skydive Costa Rica , professional service
Our community of Quepos/Manuel Antonio is a destination where people from all over the world come to witness the lush jungle that meets the marveled ocean and the unparalleled wildlife. There is a plethora of beach and water activities to…
May 10, 2022
Manuel Antonio National Park
The second outstanding quality of this unique national park is its pristine beaches. The area is already blessed with Playa Espadilla and Playa Biesanz outside the park. The beaches in the park are another level of beautiful! The park entrance fee is worth…
April 28, 2022
Stunning Marina Pez Vela
The iconic Marina Pez Vela offers a unique experience with its beautiful modern plaza and stunning sunsets into the Pacific. Luxury, comfort and amazing service meets authentic Costa Rica / Manuel Antonio in the bars, restaurants and shopping experiences available…
December 26, 2019
Costa Rica All Inclusive: Resorts vs. Luxury Homes
Oh, decisions, decisions! When you are planning a fabulous getaway to Costa Rica, you naturally want all of the amenities you desire, without the extra hassle of booking them separately. Creature comforts such as a swimming pool, a private chef,…
December 15, 2019
Costa Rica Destination Weddings
Are you looking for a destination wedding that will enchant you both, and leave your guests speechless? A location as lush as gorgeous as Costa Rica can be the perfect backdrop for your destination wedding. With the tropical rain forests,…
October 10, 2019
Costa Rica Yoga Retreat
Traveling abroad can have many known and unknown benefits. From getting away just to relax or traveling to understand a different culture you would be amazed at what one week can do for the body and mind. When was the…
September 20, 2019
Costa Rica Vacation Rentals, What you need to know
Costa Rica Vacation Rentals, What you need to know Sorting through the endless sites on Costa Rica Vacation Rentals can be a daunting task. Finding the right one for you and your family is even harder. Everything from how big of…
September 17, 2019
Tips on Planning a Wedding in Costa Rica
Costa Rica remains a top destination for weddings, and with good reason! With fabulous beaches, tropical weather, friendly people and gorgeous romantic landscape, a wedding in Costa Rica can be the perfect backdrop for your special day. …
September 17, 2019
What is the Best Place in Costa Rica for a Wedding?
For many years, Costa Rica has been a popular destination for weddings. The country is brimming with gorgeous beaches (on both sides of the country,) and lush rainforests. Because of this, there are so many incredible spots to choose from…
September 12, 2019
Family Reunion Vacation Rentals – The Best Option For a Gathering!
Are you looking for a new space to host your next family gathering? Family reunion vacation rentals are something to consider, for a host of reasons. Imagine having a large space, with plenty of bedrooms to hold everyone for a…
September 12, 2019
How Many Bedrooms Do I Need For My Vacation Rental?
When you are thinking about booking a vacation rental, it’s best to be smart about it. For example, choosing the size of the vacation rental is important. No doubt you are asking yourself several questions. How many people am I…
September 12, 2019
Beachfront Vacation Rentals When Traveling With Kids?
Do you want your family to experience the very best in a beachfront location? You’ve got kids who go ape for sand and water. But are beachfront vacation rentals really a good choice for your kids? Click here and book…
July 18, 2019
Costa Rica Weather
Rainy or Dry Season Costa Rica is praised for its tropical climate. Which varies from 65 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit depending on the region. Costa Rica is known for altitudinal variations from highland mountains to the low-lying coastline. The temperatures…
June 6, 2019
A day in the life of a Sea Turtle
The Amazing Sea turtles of Costa Rica You may not hear much about Sea Turtles or even know the different species names but one thing is for sure they are prevalent to Costa Rica's beaches. Costa Rica has four main…
May 21, 2019
Traveling on a budget
Plan ahead and save It may seem like a no brainer but traveling on a budget is what most people do. Costa Rica, in general, is not the cheapest country you can travel to but is still a great option…
May 3, 2019
Famous Butterflies of Costa Rica
A Colorful Marvel Costa Rica has many amazing benefits to staying or living here, one of the biggest benefits is being able to see flourishing colors year round. These colors inhabit the many different animals, flowers, different kinds of plants,…
April 28, 2019
The Best way to travel in Costa Rica
Where is Costa Rica? Costa Rica is a fairly small country in Central America, located between Panama to the south and Nicaragua to the North. If you wanted to you could drive from one end of the country to the…
April 11, 2019
Semana Santa or Holy Week
The Holiest of weeks Holidays are a time of joyous celebration in Costa Rica, one of the biggies here is known as Semana Santa or Holy Week. This year Holy week is from April 14 - 20th, on the Easter…
March 30, 2019
Where to eat the best pizza in Costa Rica
Do you like pizza? That is a silly question as so many people worldwide love pizza, each person has there favorite pizza restaurant and flavor whether it be meat lovers, vegetarian, Hawaiian, or whatever you might like. It is the…
March 23, 2019
Races in Costa Rica
A popular sport these recent years in Costa Rica has been Triathlons, Marathons and Half Marathons. Ones come from all over the country and different parts of the world to take part. The sport has gained enormous popularity over the…
March 5, 2019
A new Ramp at Jaco Beach
Costa Rica is really stepping up its game lately with its environmental efforts, with its recent 100 percent use of clean electricity, its new goal for total decarbonization by the year 2050, and even in the smaller things like a…
February 28, 2019
Why does Coffee taste so good here?
It might be that your in a foreign land filled with enjoyment and a mentality that everything tastes better because this is where the best Coffee comes from. Then again there is an actual process as to why the Coffee…
February 16, 2019
Time in Costa Rica
What time is it? It is always good to know what time is it or how much time you have. Fortunately, Costa Rica only has one-time set and that is UTC-o6: oo zone. One great thing about Costa Rica is…
January 19, 2019
Costa Ricas Eco Friendly Initiative
Going 100 percent green Costa Rica has always been known as a country that takes pride in its wildlife and greenery. Now they are going a step further by setting the goal to become one hundred percent Emissions free by…
January 5, 2019
Safe Travels in 2019
Staying Safe this year Safe Travel through Costa Rica is a big concern and 2018 brought a damper on whether you should visit Costa Rica or not. While most travel agencies and tourism traps will say that Costa Rica has…
December 22, 2018
Tamales of Costa Rica
One thing that makes Costa Ricans truly happy and they spend a lot of family time doing is making Tamales. This is a very foreign thing to most North Americans and Europeans. You might have heard of the Looney Tunes version of…
December 8, 2018
70 years without an Army
December 1st, 1948 was one of Costa Rica's biggest accomplishments, that of abolishing its army. This one move brought an era of peace to Costa Rica that has lasted for over seventy years. Instead of pooling its extra resources into military…
November 22, 2018
The Quepos Pez Vela Marina
The Pez Vela Marina located in Quepos is the largest and by far the best marina on the Central Pacific side of Costa Rica. The Marina has 195 wet slips available, 91 of them being newly added. They accommodate vessels…
November 17, 2018
Saving the Titi Monkey
What threatens the Titi Monkey? Visiting Costa Rica you will come to see that there are four different types of Monkeys, the lengthy Spider Monkey, the Howler, the Capuchin Monkey, and of course the smallest but cutest Titi Monkey. Each…
November 2, 2018
Flowers of Costa Rica
The Flora of Costa Rica is astonishing the number of different species of plants that live here, give a new hope for this earth and what will be happening in the near future. Costa Rica includes a whopping Nine thousand different species…
October 11, 2018
Amazing wonders of Costa Rica
Green Flash Imagine sitting on one of Manuel Antonio's restaurant patios at sunset enjoying a refreshing beverage and cool ocean breeze when suddenly the sky turns green. It's called the green flash, a phenomenon that occurs when conditions are just…
October 1, 2018
Costa Rica Rainforests
The Costa Rica Jungle and Costa Rica Rainforests make up the biggest part of the country. They are the reason we have national parks and such a diversity of flora and fauna. They are the reason why animals are in such…
September 16, 2018
Facts about the Costa Rica Independence Day
196 years This year, Costa Rica celebrates its 196th year of independence from Spain on Sept. 15. The country shares its independence day with Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. All over the country from Manuel Antonio to San Jose to Limon people…
September 1, 2018
The Poas Volcano Reopening
Poas Volcano is certainly one of the most iconic Volcanos in Costa Rica and Latin America. This perfectly shaped Volcano was closed in April of 2017, and due to this closure caused a difficult economic situation for residents and store owners. Click…
July 25, 2018
Costa Rica Earthquake Early Warning System
Keeping safe is of top priority when you are traveling, and Costa Rica is in the works of making you even safer while visiting here. The Volcanology and Seismology Research Institute (OVSICORI) stated the inception of a test run to implement…
July 18, 2018
Music in Costa Rica
There are many styles of music which are famous in Latin America. Thanks to its shared language and history. Parts of culture such as music flow freely across the region with borders being no limit. When an artist or kind…
July 11, 2018
Staying Safe in Costa Rica
Safety while on vacation is a considerable concern in Costa Rica, and that dream vacation can be ruined if something silly happens. It isn't just theft we are talking about either. It is also just as important to keep your…
July 4, 2018
Famous birds of Costa Rica
Wings of paradise Costa Rica is possibly the number one eco spot to visit worldwide. This country is amazing for its diversity and one of the biggest attractions is Birding or Bird watching. With so many different species this is…
June 27, 2018
40 years of Isla Del Coco
Isla del Coco National Park located about as far away as an island can get from Costa Rica in the Pacific. This stunning piece of beauty is celebrating 40 years of amazing achievements including the ecological blue flag for beaches,…
June 20, 2018
Attractive areas for Expats to live in Costa Rica
Costa Rica boasts so many wonderful things, including a green initiative, animal conservation, no army, a true democracy, and many other things. This makes it an ideal country to live in if you are an expat. Pura Vida is the…
February 27, 2018
The New Universal trail at Manuel Antonio National Park
The Manuel Antonio national park has been an iconic nature preserve in Costa Rica for years. This is because of how accessible it is to the public. Being located just outside of Quepos on the Pacific side of the Country. In…
January 29, 2018
Facts about the Red-Eyed Tree Frog
The Red-Eyed Tree Frog is a favorite among many people all over the world this is especially true of us here in Manuel Antonio. This is because of their unique coloration and beautiful big eyes. Check out some of the…
December 30, 2017
Top Waterfalls of Costa Rica
There are so many waterfalls in Costa Rica, almost too many to count. They come in all shapes and sizes ranging from hundreds of feet tall to having colorful pools below the cascading falls. We have reviewed some of the finest…
March 11, 2016
Foodie Destination in Guanacaste
Costa Rica's Guanacaste province makes up the northwest region of the country and is famed for its many Pacific Ocean resorts. In many coastal communities around the world, once-sleepy areas beloved by locals, surfers, and a few ex-pats "in the…
March 8, 2016
Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast a Top Destination, Says Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet—the world’s biggest and most successful travel guide series—ranks Costa Rica’s lush Caribbean coast as one of 2016’s best vacation destinations. The respected publication claims the region offers unbeatable value, and a taste of everything that makes Costa Rica one of the greatest…