Nothing beats a good old-fashioned family game night, no matter what language it’s played in! Here at Pura Vida Moms, we wanted to make sure that everyone could get in on the fun, so we came up with a series of 10 great games that work in any languag...
In this post: 5 fun ways you can turn your kid’s screen time into a Spanish learning opportunity! Discover the best Spanish educational resources for apps, TV shows, audio-video stories and more. Does your child love to watch TV and play digital game...
This list of beaches will help you find your best black sand beach in Costa Rica. How are black sand beaches formed? Black sand beaches form as a result of both sea currents and volcanic deposits of rock in different places around Costa Rica. Some of...
Less than 30 minutes from Tamarindo sits the remote beach of Playa Junquillal- the perfect escape for families. About Playa Junquillal A few years ago, I was looking for a Guanacaste beach that felt like Costa Rica in the early 2000s. At that time, m...
About Costa Rican Chilera Cost Rican chilera is a fermented vinegar and vegetable sauce that is a little bit spicy due to the Tabasco flavoring. The chilera is often homemade (although you can find it in grocery stores now). This recipe is often made...
Green bananas replace fish or shrimp in this traditional Costa Rican green banana ceviche recipe- a great vegan ceviche option. About This Recipe Ceviche in general is one of the most popular dishes in Costa Rica- it’s a street food, an appetizer, an...
Costa Rica Packing List – What To Know Packing for any international trip can be overwhelming, but packing for your Costa Rica vacation can be especially difficult. Even though it’s a small country, there are a wide variety of climates, activities,...
About Costa Rican Street Food I’ll just start by saying it: street food in Costa Rica is absolutely delicious. One of the huge advantages of Costa Rican street food is that since in Costa Rica you can drink the water, you can be sure that even fresh...
TL:DR Best Shoes For Costa Rica – Considerations The #1 question I get from travelers to Costa Rica is regarding shoes. (Car rental, currency, and drinking water are all a close second.) I think the reason so many people stress about shoes in Costa R...
Fermented vegetables make this Costa Rican escabeche the perfect side dish for any main meal! About This Recipe Costa Rican escabeche is a wildly popular side dish in Costa Rica. Combining various vegetables and vinegar, escabeche has the same health...
