The tropical paradise of Nosara, Costa Rica is on the top Pacific Coast Beaches in all of Costa Rica. Every year it welcomes thousands of yogis, nature lovers, beach bums, and water sports enthusiasts. This is thanks to its pristine lush jungle and e...

Chasing waterfalls has to be one of the most popular pastimes for tourists in Costa Rica, and some of the best Costa Rica waterfalls are hidden. This guide will tell you the best way to visit Nauyaca Waterfalls- whether you want to go on foot, in a c...

There’s nothing worse than trying to make individual cups of hot chocolate by heating up water or milk and making the packets for each person. That’s where this crockpot hot chocolate recipe comes in- it’s perfect for a crowd and super easy to make....

Costa Rican pork is an important Costa Rican side dish as you can use it in all kinds of recipes. Traditional Costa Rican food doesn’t generally use as much pork as it does fish, beef, or chicken, but especially at Christmas, pork is a food we eat a...

A good white rice recipe is to traditional Costa Rican cuisine what salt is to ocean water- essential. It is the most popular Costa Rican side dish. We eat rice for breakfast, for lunch, and often times for dinner. Almost every main dish in Costa Ric...

White rice is an absolute staple of Costa Rican cuisine. We eat it with everything! So often in fact, that (spoiler alert!) sometimes it can get downright boring. That’s probably where arroz a la jardinera comes in. Literally translating to “garden r...

If you are looking for a super unique recipe to impress friends and family at Easter, well this is your answer! These baked empanadas de chiverre are one-of-a-kind, yet easy as pie to make. It’s Holy Week in Costa Rica, and that means we are cooking...

I absolutely can’t recommend visiting Costa Rica with your kids enough. For over 20 years, we have been traveling to, living in, and visiting Costa Rica- the last decade with our kids. I often talk to people who feel like Costa Rica is a good first i...

There are so many car rental companies in Costa Rica, all quoting different prices. It can be overwhelming to choose the right company, and the right vehicle, and be assured you are getting the best price. This post will help you understand Costa Ric...

I highly recommend renting a car for your Costa Rica trip- especially when you are traveling with kids. It ends up giving you so much freedom at a fraction of the cost of private transport. Don’t worry a ton about driving in Costa Rica because our gu...