A traditional Costa Rican dish that you may not see at every local restaurant is olla de carne (olla de carne in English means beef stew). In Costa Rican homes, this soup is normally made on the weekends and in Costa Rican restaurants, they sometimes offer this soup one day a week (usually Saturday or […]
Tortuga Island Costa Rica Day Tour: Cruise Through the Gulf of Nicoya
When it comes to breathtaking beaches, stunning landscapes and fun water activities, Costa Rica has it all. There are several places in the country where you can experience all of that and one of them is Tortuga Island, Costa Rica. Tortuga Island, or Isla Tortuga, one of several islands in the Gulf of Nicoya boasts […]
Playa Coyote Costa Rica | Nicoya Peninsula
If you’re driving around the southern part of the Nicoya Peninsula, there are a handful of pristine, non-touristy beaches you can visit along the way since this area is not very developed. Playa Coyote between Santa Teresa and Punta Islita is one of them. We fell in love with this beautiful dark sand beach from […]
The Sloth Institute: Researching, Educating and Helping Sloths
Although the sloths in Costa Rica are not critically endangered, there are many non-profits and groups dedicated to helping these mammals. As more of the country gets developed, the more trees are cut down which means loss of habitat for sloths (and other animals). They end up having to climb on power lines or crossing […]
Costa Rican Copo: The Traditional Shaved Ice Treat/ Granizados/Churchills
The Costa Rican Copo If you’re looking to try an authentic Costa Rica street food, you have to get a copo. Copo, in Spanish means “flake” and you can find vendors selling a Costa Rican copo, a shaved ice treat in nearly every town in the country. They’re especially at beach towns since they’re a […]
Learn How to Speak Spanish in 15 Minutes
Do you remember any of your high school Spanish? Probably not if you never continued. Spanish is becoming one of the most useful languages since it’s spoken in so many countries and you can travel half the world by knowing Spanish. If you want to learn a few phrases for traveling, it’ll be extremely helpful. […]