Living Costa Rica Independence day as a Tico

There are several interesting things that happened throughout history on September 15: -On September 15, 1998, Google.com was registered as a domain name. (Random fact that I found interesting.) -On September 15, 1928, Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin while …

Traditional Festivals in San Ramon, Costa Rica

San Ramon is one of those towns that keeps a lot of the traditions of Costa Rican culture. Traditional festivals in Costa Rica have already started, and they make me realize how much people from San Ramon enjoy this time …

A Guide to the Weather in San Ramon, Costa Rica

One very strange thing about San Ramon is its weather. If you leave San Jose and travel north along the Pan-American highway, you will notice an immediate change in the weather when you get to the top of the hill …

Top 5 foods in Costa Rica

As a quick introduction of Costa Rican food, let’s begin with two main facts: 1. Costa Rican food isn’t overly spicy like Mexican food as many people think. 2. Yes! It is true that we eat a lot of rice …

How to visit the Fiesta de los Diablitos

Tourists often ask me where they can see Costa Rica indigenous tribes. When this happens, I always mention the fact that indigenous people make up less than 1 percent of Costa Rica’s population. How much do you know about the …