I will begin this post with a question: What are two things that over the last 10 years appear to have grown steadily in popularity across North America… Ok perhaps you can name more than two. But for the purposes of this blog article I will tell you about two in particular that have [...]
We have compiled a list of tips that we feel will help your trip to Costa Rica go more smoothly. Costa Rica is a very safe place, but just like any country in the world, it can be dangerous if you make the wrong decisions. Here are the basic rules for staying out of any [...]
My best friend Pat (a big French Canadian lad) lives in Costa Rica. He told me when I went for my first visit to see him that because Costa Rican men are generally much smaller than Canadian men that he doesn’t get intimidated very easily. I guess size does matter after all. [...]
After the whole they[re coming, they’re not coming saga, Guns and Roses tickets are finally on sale. You can buy your tickets at http://www.todoticketcr.com/. The VIP tickets are going on sale for 63.000 Colones. The only other two section on sale currently are floor tickets as well and are going for 43.000 [...]
10. Flamingo Beach Resort – All Inclusive Plan
If this hotel did not offer a so called all inclusive plan, it would not find itself on this list. Unfortunately for them they do, and well…here they are. This resort is located in front of one the the country’s most beautiful beaches. When [...]
Costa Rica is a popular destination for people who wish to learn Spanish. Americans top the list of people who go to Costa Rica to learn Spanish, followed by Canadians and then Germans. Some language schools partner up with post secondary education institutions to offer courses that are recognized by them. Other [...]
When we rated the top beaches in Costa Rica, We came up with both Manuel Antonio and Espadilla Sur. These beaches are actually located within Manuel Antonio National Park, near the town of Quepos, and about 3.5 hours from San Jose. This is a high traffic tourist location and there is a wide range [...]
There is no question that La Fortuna is still one of the top spots when it comes to travel destinations to Costa Rica\. Although many people travel to Arenal to see the volcano, many of them never get to see it. Due to the almost always constant clouds, the tip of the [...]
Ah, the good old border run. This term may mean little to you, the reader, but for us living in Costa Rica, this is something we must deal with if we wish to stay in Costa Rica. At present, Costa Rica law allows for 90 day Visas for Canadians and Americas who [...]
There is still much debate whether Guns n Roses will be coming to Costa Rica on April 7th. Although many websites are confirming the April 7th concert date, this info has yet to be posted on the band’s official website. Axl went as far as denying it on his facebook page. Click [...]