An overview of the Costa Rican painted ox carts including how they are made and ways to directly support the artists who create them.  Costa Rican ox cart paintings represent one of the most important national symbols of Costa Rica. The brightly col...

If you are looking for a luxury beachfront all-inclusive, look no further than Planet Hollywood Costa Rica. Located just 25 minutes from the Liberia International Airport and boasting multiple restaurants, pools, excursions, and a great Kid’s Club, t...

Discover the ultimate torta chilena recipe with layers of savory pastry dough and indulgent dulce de leche. Elevate your dessert game now! About The Torta Chilena – Costa Rica The Torta Chilena (or Chilean Cake) is arguably one of the most beloved Co...

What to consider when making a bilingual school choice for your bilingual child Choosing a school for your bilingual child can be difficult, but by considering all of your options and finding the right fit for your family, school can be a wonderful s...

Situational bilingualism is a little known bilingual parenting method in which multilingual parents teach their children in what situations they will need to use each of their languages.   What is Situational Bilingualism? Essentially, situational bi...

Discover the best Costa Rican dessert recipes, ranging from baked goods to frozen treats. Costa Rican Desserts – A Long Tradition of Cocina Costarricense Dessert- it’s the best part of any meal, right? Costa Rican dessert is no exception, as the vari...

This chicken with achiote recipe combines braised chicken in a red achiote-based sauce served with potatoes and white rice. About This Chicken With Achiote Recipe This recipe uses chicken legs and thighs braised in a light vegetable sauce and served...

Time and place bilingualism is a popular bilingual parenting method in which families intentionally divide the use of two more more languages at home by specifying a consistent length of time or a specific place or location where each language will b...

These delightful patacones are made from mashed fried green plantains fried crispy golden brown into a round shape and then sprinkled with sea salt. Perfection! What Are Patacones? Patacones are green plantains cut into thick slices, fried until tend...

San Gerardo de Dota is the perfect Costa Rica mountain destination for families looking for excellent typical food, access to Quetzales National Park and some of the best coffee in the world. sleepy town high in the mountains south of San Jose, Costa...