In this post, you’ll learn all about the surfing experiences you can find at Iguana Surf, especially about the family surf camp, which I think is incredible. 

Discover these delicious cheese empanadas, a perfect vegetarian treat from Costa Rica. Easy to make and so satisfying!

Try making these homemade pineapple empanadas yourself! They are a sweet traditional Costa Rican treat that’s perfect for dessert lovers! About Costa Rican Pineapple Empanadas Pineapple is a staple Costa Rican ingredient- not only are some of the swe...

Discover how to make delicious suspiros cookies with just three ingredients. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings- Costa Rican style!

Discover 25 Jaco, Costa Rica restaurants that offer unforgettable dining experiences for every traveler’s taste. We love Jaco (pronounced hah-koh) Beach in Costa Rica for so many reasons- it's close to San Jose and our hometown of San Ramon in the Ce...

Discover how to make the best fried yucca, a tasty twist on French fries loved by foodies everywhere! Enjoy this Latin American delight with my Costa Rican recipe

Having an excellent data plan while traveling in Costa Rica is imperative. Not only do you save yourself time and money, but staying connected means you can make the most out of your dream vacation to Costa Rica. Here's how to get the most data for t...

In reply to <a href="https://puravidamoms.com/costa-rica-with-kids/#comment-22751">Julie Dore</a>. Hi Julie! It's funny, I don' t have any specific language stay recs as I haven't explored that much. I should, and if you do find anything...

Hi! I loved reading your article. My family and I would love to visit in 2025 and incorporate language lessons too. Our boys are 16,14 & 9. Can you recommend any language stay vacations? I’m a French teacher looking to become fluent in Spanish as...

If you've got some plantains that never seem to get ripe, this is the recipe for you! These boiled plantains act as a side dish and pair with a ton of popular Latin American foods- especially our chicharrones recipe! About This Boiled Plantains Recip...

Pura Vida!Popping in with a quick summer opportunity- it's a vaccine survey. If you or someone you know haven't vaccinated your 9-14 year old kids against the HPV virus, you can qualify for a study that pays $55 immediately after taking a survey. He...

Pura Vida and Happy Monday!I'm back from a whirlwind trip to Costa Rica where we saw family, ate our way through the country, and unfortunately attended a funeral and a wedding on the same day. Has that ever happened to you? It's a first and hopeful...

Pura vida!Spring has sprung here in Colorado, and the weather reminds me exactly of Costa Rican winter. 😂😂 Light breezes, warm daily temps and cool nights. Perfection.Anyway, I wanted to pop in with a quick opportunity to earn $55 by taking a quick...

Pura Vida!Holy Week is coming up and it's a great time to make traditional Costa Rican recipes for the season. Plus, they are delicious. Here are a few of my favorites:Tamal de masa (I recently made this for my family and forgot the sugar. It was ter...

Pura Vida!How is language learning going in your house? Over here we've been on the struggle bus, I'm not going to lie. My younger one will listen to Spanish but REFUSES to speak it to me or my husband. That's why I'm so glad we are doing TruFleuncy...