Manuel Antonio National Park is in the top three most visited national parks in Costa Rica with many reasons why. The beaches are spectacular, the wildlife is astounding and it’s in relatively close proximity to San Jose airport. The town of Quepos is located at the bottom of a hill and as you go up […]
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How to Slow Cook Black Beans with Costa Rican Flavors
This recipe is a simple one for an essential food in Costa Rica: beans. Beans are the staple food here in Costa Rica and the rest of Central America. They eat it in gallo pinto, rice and beans, casados, black bean soup, and so many other dishes. They’re cheap, healthy and yes I know you […]
What Surprised Me About Living in Costa Rica
If anyone ever told you that living abroad in Costa Rica, or anywhere for that matter would be a magical, fairy tale paradisaical experience, take it lightly. Yes, living in Costa Rica is awesome, especially being at the beach. However, when moving abroad you have to come with an open mind and open heart and […]
Super Banco – Costa Rica Monopoly with Natural Landmarks Instead of Streets
I love Monopoly – I grew up playing it with friends and we would spend hours and hours (we didn’t exactly read all the rules) until we just got tired. We try to play it every Christmas and now there are so many versions, we actually bought two different monopolies last year! Monopoly is probably […]
New Year Traditions in Costa Rica – How Ticos Celebrate
For New Year traditions in Costa Rica, Ticos sure do know how to party! Playas del Coco gets crazy on the night of Dec. 31st. And I mean there are thousands of people just absolutely packed onto this one small street of the town stretching all the way down to the beach.One year, we spent […]
The Day I Met the President of Costa Rica – An Eye Opening Experience
In the States, meeting the president is no easy task. You can’t just walk up to him at a convention, he’s always surrounded by bodyguards, there is always security everywhere to pull you back if you get too close. It’s a damn big deal if you get a picture with him and get to shake […]