Costa Rica

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...

Traveling Central America

Deciding which country or region will be your next destination could be a little complicated and requires some destination research. I decided to write a few tips for those thinking about traveling...

5 Ways to Live in Costa Rica on a Budget

Have you always dreamed of moving to a foreign paradise and leaving your old life behind? I’d be willing to bet that if you have, money (or lack thereof) is holding you back. I’m here to tell you...

ATM withdrawal in Costa Rica without fees

In Costa Rica you'll find that most ATMs ("cajero automático") have a fix withdrawing fee for international cards like Visa/Mastercard. ATMs that have fees are legally obliged to display a screen...