Let's just pretend that I am coming from the past and I need to tell you how people used to travel in Costa Rica. Well, they used to travel with a Costa Rica handbook guide trying to figure out bus schedules. They didn’t have Facebook groups or travel blogs, so they often ended up just getting … Read more about Understanding bus schedules and routes from San Ramon, Costa Rica
Support local economies through rural tourism
*** Note: Updated July 2018. This post was originally published in March 2016 and has been completely revamped for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Supporting local economies is one of the goals of sustainable travel. However, since 1980 -1990 Costa Rica has been adopting a model of development … Read more about Support local economies through rural tourism
National Parks in Costa Rica: See how easily you can impact nature and people
The nationals parks in Costa Rica conserve the best of the nation's natural and cultural heritage. According to the National Parks Guide, we have in our forest: 221 mammals, 830 bird species, 150 amphibians, 215 reptiles and 1080 salt and freshwater fishes. Around 366,000 arthropods also 10,000 … Read more about National Parks in Costa Rica: See how easily you can impact nature and people
What everyone ought to know about ecotourism in Costa Rica
Is "ecotourism" or "sustainable tourism" just another buzzword?? Does every destination in Costa Rica do ecotourism? In 2017, the World Tourism Board (UNWTO) celebrated the "International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development" #IY2017. Also, the international campaign … Read more about What everyone ought to know about ecotourism in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Travel Costs & Prices Guide
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 unprepared and having to cancel plans because you're worried about breaking the bank! Costa Rica is an amazing, friendly tourist destination, but it's also one of the … Read more about Costa Rica Travel Costs & Prices Guide
How to Get to Drake Bay or Corcovado through Sierpe
If you are planning a trip to one of the coolest places in Costa Rica, Corcovado National Park, and by any chance are thinking to stay in Drake Bay as your "home base," you will probably have to pass through Sierpe to get there. We finally made this trip recently after many years having an … Read more about How to Get to Drake Bay or Corcovado through Sierpe
Costa Rica Currency – A Guide for First-Time Travelers
Costa Rica Currency If you are traveling to Costa Rica, you need to know that the currency is colones (₡). The name of the currency came in 1896 in honor of Cristobal Colón (Christopher Columbus). Cocoa was our first currency, used back in the pre-Columbian time. After that, we called our … Read more about Costa Rica Currency – A Guide for First-Time Travelers
Pura Vida Costa Rica: More Than a Phrase, a Lifestyle
Pura Vida Costa Rica....(pronounced poo-rah vee-dah) “Pura Vida” refers to the very relaxed lifestyle where people do not worry about money, luxury or materialism; but just enjoy life. Costa Ricans are very laid back, unhurried, educated, non-violent and friendly people.¹ When I started to work as … Read more about Pura Vida Costa Rica: More Than a Phrase, a Lifestyle
17 Most Popular Costa Rican Slang Terms
Well, this topic has a lot of fabric to cut? ... Mucha tela que cortar? What? No, that didn't translate quite right! Probably because I am trying to translate a phrase that is part of Costa Rican slang! In Costa Rica, we have a lot of words and phrases that can basically create a second language … Read more about 17 Most Popular Costa Rican Slang Terms
Why do Costa Ricans love invading your personal space?
Alright! Every new post I am getting more fascinated by the topics of non-verbal communication and cultures. I love thinking about Costa Rican customs a little deeper, but don't worry: I won't get to the point of an academic/scientific research article. **Now I have my coworkers saying that I … Read more about Why do Costa Ricans love invading your personal space?
The 3 most frustrating facts about Costa Rica culture
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 things like being on time, being more direct in my communication or just explaining our sense of humor to someone else. Costa Rica is well-known for people's … Read more about The 3 most frustrating facts about Costa Rica culture
Costa Rican people are very hospitable
Costa Rican people are so nice! Always helpful! No one gets annoyed to be asked about things! Ticos (Costa Ricans) are kind, patient etc.... Most of the articles that I have found on the web about Costa Rican culture make it clear that we are very hospitable people! Costa Rican people rules … Read more about Costa Rican people are very hospitable