Costa Rica is home to five of the seven species of sea turtles, making it one of the best places to see turtles in the world. If seeing turtles is on your bucket list, then read on to find out where the best places are to see sea turtles in Costa Rica, Costa Rica turtle […]
Yummy Tropical Fruits in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s favorable climate and fertile soil allows all sorts of fruits and vegetables to grow plentifully. Whether the fruit you see in Costa Rica is native or exotic, they are all worth trying! You will definitely get your fill of fresh Costa Rican fruit like papaya, watermelon and mango but make sure to check […]
Where to See Toucans in Costa Rica
Toucans are one of my favorite birds and Costa Rica is a great place to see them. There are 6 toucans in Costa Rica: Keel-billed toucan, Black-mandibled toucan (Yellow throated), Yellow-eared toucan, Fiery-billed Aracari, Collarred Aracari and Emerald Toucanet. In this post, you’ll find out some toucan facts and the best places to see toucans […]
Applying For Residency in Costa Rica (By Marriage to a Costa Rican)
After ten years of living in Costa Rica, I’ve finally received my Costa Rican residency! I’m so excited to finally officially immigrate to Costa Rica and leave behind the “expat life” aka perpetual tourist. I took the route of residency through marriage to a Costa Rican. Please note I’m not a lawyer or know much […]
Awesome Things to Do in Manuel Antonio + Day Trips
Manuel Antonio‘s beautiful white sand beaches, lush rainforests and abundant wildlife makes it one of the best places for first timers in Costa Rica. If you are wondering “What is there to do in Manuel Antonio besides the beach?” don’t worry! Manuel Antonio has plenty of fun things to do to keep your days busy. […]
Important Things to Know About Costa Rica Before You Go
Although there is a lot of information about Costa Rica on the web, there is still so much misinformation. The goal of this post is to share with you the most important things to know about Costa Rica before your visit. Here are 17 things to know about Costa Rica before you visit. This post […]