About Costa Rica

Packing for Costa Rica is not too difficult. The most important thing is that it depends on where and when you are visiting and what activities you plan to do. There around 27 different micro-climates so don’t just throw your tank tops and flip flops in your bag, read our packing list for Costa Rica […]

Costa Rica Coffee History When you hear about Costa Rican coffee, you will probably think about good quality and strong flavor. Both thoughts are correct but this reputation is not a coincidence, Costa Ricans take their coffee very seriously and are proud of what we call our golden beans. History says that back in 1720, […]

If you’re coming from San Jose and are planning to visit Montezuma, Tambor, Santa Teresa, Malpaís, Paquera or any beach on the Nicoya Peninsula, taking the ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera is one of the best options for transportation. It will save a lot of time compared to driving all the way around to the […]

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport or Liberia International Airport is the second main international airport in Costa Rica. It is in the Guanacaste province near Liberia city. Since the Guanacaste province has grown tremendously in popularity the past several years, the Liberia Airport has become the hub for those who want to visit the pristine Pacific […]

I have to admit, I didn’t know too much about Costa Rica the first time I visited. Ever since moving to Costa Rica, I’ve had people ask me how island life is since they confuse it with Puerto Rico! I didn’t realize there was so many common misconceptions about Costa Rica! So to clear up […]

Even though Spanish is the official language in 20 countries, it’s all different. Costa Rican Spanish is different from Mexican Spanish, Castellano Spanish and so on. Every country has their own jargon and slang which is always fun to learn. There are plenty of Costa Rican sayings that only make sense if you grew up […]

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 […]