Costa Rica Federation of American Football – FCFA

Every time someone asks the question in Yahoo Answers, “Is  [American] football  played in Costa Rica?” the answers are usually somewhat, rude. “Look idiot, Soccer is Futbul you lame brain!” or  “That’s a stupid American game!” For years, any American style football played in Costa Rica was usually a bunch of college kids or ex-football players, playing touch or flag on some beach or soccer … [Read more...]

Costa Rica, San José Nightlife – El Pueblo

In the past few years, tourists have dubbed San Jose the  "Get In and Get Out Fast."  It is not the place to vacation because of the  increase of crime. And why go to a rat-race, dirty city (when you probably just left one) when you have the best beaches and recreations in the world within a few hours drive? However,  many  can't wait to spend their vacation time in San Jose. And why? -  San … [Read more...]

San Jose – Things to Do

Time and time again, people asked the question, "I got 2-3 days in San Jose, what can I do? " I know that San Jose does get a bad rap and is not the perfect town, but if  you can get away from the surfing, eco-tours and sportfishing, you will find yourself in a Latin culture that is full of arts and entertainment.  Shopping for furniture, jewelry, coffee (a best seller)  rum, leather goods, and … [Read more...]

Costa Rica Spring Break – Jaco, San Jose, Tamarinado

Costa Rica for spring break? Humm - not a bad idea!  It may not be as wild as Cancun, Mexico with it's crazy parties,  infamous umbrella drinks, wet T-shirt contests and drunken beer-guzzling nights, but what really defines, "Exciting!" to your personal taste? Mexico has always been the choice for Spring Breakers, but now with increasing problems (spearheaded by the Media and read this State … [Read more...]