A quick list of plantain recipes you can bake- or fry! It can be so frustrating to find ripe plantains in the middle of America (trust me, I know- I live in Denver!) So that’s why I put together this quick list of recipes you can make by baking, boil...
A complete guide to the best Costa Rica all-inclusive resorts- for families, honeymooners, adults-only and multigenerational trips. Known for its pristine beaches, amazing food, and the happiest people on Earth, it’s no wonder Costa Rican is home to...
A list of Costa Rican side dishes you can make at home to add a little Costa Rican flavor to any main dish! About Traditional Costa Rican Food Costa Ricans have an incredibly healthy diet. Between the abundance of fresh fruits (LINK) and vegetables i...
Visit rescued big cats in Costa Rica- just off Highway 1 going between San Jose and Liberia. About Costa Rica’s Cat Sanctuary Even though Costa Rica is home to six different types of wild cats, you will be hard-pressed to see many of them unless you...
A complete list of all the national parks in Costa Rica, plus an overview of the most popular national parks to visit in Costa Rica. About Costa Rica National Parks Despite its relatively small size, Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse and conse...
Nothing like ice cream on a hot day- and Costa Rican ice cream is the best! Recipes for the most popular ice creams in the country. About Costa Rica Ice Cream It’s no surprise that ice cream is wildly popular in Costa Rica. Given the tropical climate...
While there are over 61 volcanoes in Costa Rica, these are the top 7 you should try to visit on your next trip. There are plenty of opportunities to see volcanoes in Costa Rica- in fact, you’ll be hard-pressed to miss seeing a gorgeous view of one wh...
What is better than watching a sunset in the tropics with a delicious beverage in your hand? Well, I’d argue: nothing. This guide to Costa Rican cocktails will help you decide the best drinks to order on vacation. Or, if you are home, you can recreat...
Agua de sapo is a refreshing drink from the Caribbean side of Costa Rica- and its name also happens to translate to “frog water.” Read on to find out more about this unique- and delicious- drink. About Costa Rican Agua de Sapo At first glance, agua d...
This beef with onions combines skirt steak, caramelized onions, and of course, Salsa Lizano for a uniquely Costa Rican take on a popular Latin American recipe. About Costa Rican Bistec Encebollado Bistec encebollado translates to “steak and onions.”...
