Wellness Vacations In Costa Rica

During the last several years, a new generation of vacationers has been demanding more from hotels than ever before, and a new type of travel is rising in popularity.
This new group of travelers desires more than  before from their vacation, and so the tourism sector is providing many options, such as hotels and resorts with [...]

Buying A New or Used Car in Costa Rica

When someone moves to Costa Rica, one major decision they will have to make whether to buy a car and/or just use the excellent public transportation system. If  they plan on living in San Jose, it is a wise choice to use the public transportation until one gets the feel of things.
A common misconception among [...]

Costa Ricas Black Sand Beaches – Jaco, Tamarindo, Coco

Costa Rica’s awesome and calendared coast offers something for everyone. Golden sand beaches, gray sand beaches, black sand beaches, and  pink sand beaches can be found dotted all along Costa Rica’s lush coastal plains, making it a truly spectacular beach destination. Costa Rica boasts some of the top beaches in the world.
Although black sand beaches [...]

Taking Your Dog, Cat or Small Pet to Costa Rica

Okay want to take your pet to Costa Rica?  In reality it is fairly simple and Costa Rica does not require a quarantine period as many countries do.  For dogs and cats and other small pets,  all you need to  prove to both the airlines and Costa Rican customs officers that your animal is healthy.
First, [...]

Costa Rica’s Turrialba Volcano Erupts

Costa Rica’s Turrialba volcano erupted on January 6th for the first time in more than a century, spewing ash and prompting the evacuation of about 25 people living in nearby communities. Emergency crews have been watching the volcano for two years.
Last week we posted on Volcano Poas Erupting on Christmas day and mentioned that this [...]