It’s impossible to go to Costa Rica and not have quite a few animal sightings. Sloths are some of the most common species of wildlife in Costa Rica. Yet, there are still many people who visit the country and leave without seeing a single sloth! We do...

I constantly hear that planning a trip to Costa Rica is overwhelming. And I get it! Despite being a tiny country, there are a ton of options for accommodations, transportation, tours, excursions and activities, and more. Add that to the fact that the...

Costa Rica is deeply rooted in Catholicism which you’ll see reflected in many celebrations. Don’t be fooled though- ticos (Costa Ricans) love to have a good time and festivals and holidays are filled with joy.  There are awesome festivals and cultura...

by Meredith Bartolo Pappas As a reading teacher, I don’t use a lot of reading apps for teaching purposes, but I think they can be really useful in addition to other forms of instruction, especially for dual-language learners.  Reading apps that featu...

Many say breakfast is the main meal of the day, and the Spanish language would agree! Desayuno, which literally translates to deseo (wish) y uno (one) means “first wish.” In other words, breaking fast at the beginning of the day! Costa Rican people w...

Planning a family surf trip? Where better to go than Costa Rica? With oodles of beaches both on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, the country offers a balanced menu of terrific waves with a friendly environment for beginning surfers, making it a grea...

There are many ways to get around Costa Rica- which is good because despite being a small country, Costa Rica has big distances. For example, you may want to go from San Jose to La Fortuna. Put it in Google Maps and it’s only about 80 miles. But what...

Deciding on a destination for your honeymoon alone can be tough especially when there are so many places to choose from. My opinion? Why not try Costa Rica? If you’re looking to take your love story to the next level, this country has a wealth of all...

Costa Rica now has two main international airports. The oldest is the Juan Santamaria International Airport near the capital of San Jose. It has long been considered the main airport. The airport code is SJO. The newer of the two airports is up north...

If you want to taste the best Costa Rican dishes, San Jose has a vibrant culinary scene offering a wide variety of dining options for the whole family. But with so many choices, where exactly do you go?  Here are my recommendations for some of the be...