This Costa Rican chimichurri sauce recipe is served with almost every meal possible in Costa Rica. It's made from ingredients readily available year-round in Costa Rica (tomato, onion, cilantro, lime and salt) and adds a pop of flavor to almost any r...

Sometimes you just want to up your dipping game- for whatever reason plain old ketchup just doesn't cut it. This salsa rosada recipe is a traditional Latin American dipping sauce beloved by everyone. Here's my easy, authentic recipe. About This Recip...

I’m a lifelong lover of Spanish- my husband and I are raising bilingual kids. Over the years, we have expanded our village to include a lot of different support resources- but the best thing we have invested in is Llamitas Homeschool Spanish Curricul...

If you are looking for unique accommodations in the La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area, Rancho Margot is absolutely my top pick. You’ll be part of a true farm experience, and all your meals are included so you can focus on fun in the area, and not on coo...

It can be hard for families to pick which hot springs they want to visit in the Arenal Volcano area of La Fortuna. Kalambú Hot Springs is really a family attraction but has a lot to offer in terms of fun for all ages. We have spent a lot of time in t...

Tres leches Costa Rica- a delectable cake and everyone’s favorite dessert.  Here’s the perfect homemade recipe- handed down from generations of Costa Rican home chefs! About This Tres Leches Costa Rica Recipe In the cooking world, you have to earn yo...

These Costa Rican black beans are packed with flavor, fiber, and protein. This traditional Costa Rican recipe is the only one you’ll ever need! About This Costa Rican Black Beans Recipe You will never go to a Costa Rican home where there are no beans...

This boiled yuca recipe is a simple and versatile side dish and a staple ingredient in most Central American and Caribbean cuisines. About Boiled Yuca Yuca roots are large tubers endemic to Central America and much of the world. It’s one of the oldes...

La Fortuna, Costa Rica is arguably one of the most visited areas in all of Costa Rica- and rightfully so. With views of the soaring Arenal volcano throughout the town, phenomenal hot springs, ziplining, and hiking opportunities, it is probably my ver...

Costa Rican frijoles molidos are the perfect party food. Vegetarian, vegan, and perfect for dipping- it’s so easy to put together.  I love to dip plantain chips, tortilla chips, or make it into a seven-layer dip.  You will love how easy this black be...