Visiting Costa Rica on a Budget

Drive Costa Rica

If you land in San Jose, Costa Rica during the morning or early afternoon I would suggest renting a car and drive directly to La Paz Waterfall Gardens. (Approximately one hour and 10 minutes...

Pura Vida! Yes, Let's talk Costa Rica...

Yes, Let's talk Costa Rica... Where to start? This country is so rich! Its name couldn't describe this country better. Costa Rica! Rich Coast! The land of the Ticos 😊 I love this country...

Tips For Attending A Destination Wedding

After attending my first destination wedding as a guest, I realized there were many things I didn't consider before leaving! I was traveling from New Jersey, all the way to Nosara, Costa Rica. Nosara...

Love the Cloud Forest of Monteverde, Visit Sutro Forest

In the cloud forests of Monteverde in Costa Rica, I love watching the swirling ballet of clouds dance in the wind from the bay window of our rental house. The rain drops making staccato rhythms...

Zarcero's Whimsical Garden in Costa Rica

One of the best ways to explore Costa Rica is by car. On the road between the capital of San José and the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna is Zarcero. This small town of 4,000 people is home to a...

The Origins of "Pura Vida" in Costa Rica

What is “pura vida?” “Pura vida” means "pure life" in Spanish. It is the single most used expression in Costa Rica. It is a response to “Cómo estás?” It means, “life is great.” It...