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Altitude Sickness: Is it common in Costa Rica?

The first time that I hear the term altitude sickness was working as a volunteer coordinator and I got an email from a girl …

Last Updated: Dec 14th, 2020 Disclaimer: Current travel rules are changing without notice and being updated constantly. …

San Ramon is a beautiful place surrounding by rolling hills, a small town with almost no tourists but full of friendly …

If you're not informed about the prices in Costa Rica, you could be in for a surprise upon arrival. We don't want you showing up …

Pura Vida Costa Rica....(pronounced poo-rah vee-dah) “Pura Vida” refers to the very relaxed lifestyle where people do not worry …

Well, this topic has a lot of fabric to cut? ... Mucha tela que cortar? What? No, that didn't translate quite right! Probably …

Alright! Every new post I am getting more fascinated by the topics of non-verbal communication and cultures. I love thinking …

Your own way to do thing might not be always the right–or the only correct–way to do something. As a Costa Rican, I have to learn …

Costa Rican people are so nice! Always helpful! No one gets annoyed to be asked about things! Ticos (Costa Ricans) are kind, …

Crossing between cultures and navigating cultural differences is so important for world travelers. Culture can be compared to an …