If you plan to visit Costa Rica soon, this is what you need to know regarding vaccinations and shots required to visit Costa Rica. Please note that Costa Rica does not require tourists to be COVID-19 vaccinated to visit. Fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people are welcome to visit Costa Rica. The only vaccination required to […]
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Costa Rica Independence Day Celebrations on September 14 and 15
Costa Rica’s independence day is on September 15 and it’s the most important cultural holiday in the country. In Costa Rica, they commemorate this important day starting on the 14th with parties, parades, food and music. If you happen to visit Costa Rica during these days, you’ll be able to see and experience a very […]
Costa Rica Soda: Eat Like a Local in a Traditional Restaurant
When you visit Costa Rica and you want good local food, you have to eat at a soda. Trust me. You haven’t experienced real Costa Rica if you don’t eat at a soda. Oh and no I don’t mean eat next to a pop can! Sodas are what Costa Ricans call their local Costa Rican […]
Tips for Taking Public Transportation in Costa Rica
When it comes to taking the bus, the public transportation in Costa Rica can be a little tricky for travelers. The infrastructure is still developing so it’s not as straightforward as other countries. However, it is a cheap way to get around the country and is a good way to experience local life. We always […]
Costa Rican Phrases – How to Talk Like a Costa Rican
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 phrases that only make sense if you grew up […]
Costa Rica Farmers Markets (Feria)
Costa Rica Farmers Markets (Ferias) On the second day I moved to Costa Rica, Yeison (my Costa Rican husband) took me to the local feria, or farmers market in the town we moved to, San Isidro de Heredia. Growing up, I absolutely loved the farmers market in my hometown so I was excited to see […]