Tag: culture

This Is Why I Love Costa Rica

This Is Why I Love Costa Rica

Ricky and I have spent more than a decade exploring Costa Rica together. Want to know why I love Costa Rica so much? Here’s your answer!

Es por eso que amo a Costa Rica

Es por eso que amo a Costa Rica

Ricky y yo hemos pasado más de una década explorando Costa Rica juntos. ¿Quieres saber por qué amo tanto a Costa Rica? ¡Aquí está tu respuesta!

Costa Rica Futbol World Cup Qualifying Game Shines A Light On One Of The Country’s Darkest And Most Destructive Weeks

Costa Rica Futbol World Cup Qualifying Game Shines A Light On One Of The Country’s Darkest And Most Destructive Weeks

Our reflections on the week that tropical storm Nate hit Costa Rica and the week that the Costa Rica futbol team qualified for the World Cup.

The Pacuare River Family

The Pacuare River Family

Want to learn about the Pacuare River in Costa Rica? We are part of the Pacuare River family and we describe why the river is a community–not only a tourist spot. Learn more!

Costa Rica Souvenirs: Buying Tips And Photo Galleries

Costa Rica Souvenirs: Buying Tips And Photo Galleries

View photos of our personal collection of 60+ Costa Rica souvenirs and learn tips for buying the best souvenirs in Costa Rica!

Guayabo National Monument: History, Archaeology, And Excavation In Turrialba

Guayabo National Monument: History, Archaeology, And Excavation In Turrialba

Planning a visit to Costa Rica’s Guayabo National Monument? We outline what to know and why the site is worth a visit!

Arenal Mundo Aventura: La Fortuna Canopy Ziplining Tour

Arenal Mundo Aventura: La Fortuna Canopy Ziplining Tour

We’ve done the Arenal Mundo Aventura canopy ziplining tour with Maleku visit. Here’s what you need to know, plus free discounts for each!

Most Costa Rica Tourism Companies Are Awesome. Here’s Why We Think So. We’re Sure You’ll Agree.

Most Costa Rica Tourism Companies Are Awesome. Here’s Why We Think So. We’re Sure You’ll Agree.

We work with the best Costa Rica tourism companies. Here’s 75+ of them, and an explanation of why they’re awesome!

Costa Rica Sloths: Meet Rapida, Our Friendly Surprise Houseguest

Costa Rica Sloths: Meet Rapida, Our Friendly Surprise Houseguest

Love Costa Rica sloths? Meet “Rapida” (photos and video)–the Costa Rican sloth that paid us a surprise visit at home one day. Pura vida!

All-Inclusive Resorts in Costa Rica; Part 1: Why Costa Rica Is Not An All-Inclusive Resort Destination

All-Inclusive Resorts in Costa Rica; Part 1: Why Costa Rica Is Not An All-Inclusive Resort Destination

Looking for all-inclusive resorts in Costa Rica? We list some, but we also explain why the country is not an all-inclusive resort destination. Learn more!

Where Your Costa Rica Coffee Comes From And What It Took For You To Get It

Where Your Costa Rica Coffee Comes From And What It Took For You To Get It

As a child growing up in Costa Rica, Ricky worked as a bean-picker on a Costa Rica coffee plantation. Learn about his experiences here!

Why You Should Visit La Fortuna (Arenal) During Your Trip To Costa Rica

Why You Should Visit La Fortuna (Arenal) During Your Trip To Costa Rica

Most travellers who choose to visit Costa Rica do so with the intent to immerse themselves in a culture different than their own. With tourism booming in Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean, part of Costa Rica’s appeal is its rawness, evidenced by its many pristine 

Culture May Identify Difference, But It Does Not Make Us Different: Visiting Costa Rica’s Cabecar Indigenous Tribe In Quetzal

Culture May Identify Difference, But It Does Not Make Us Different: Visiting Costa Rica’s Cabecar Indigenous Tribe In Quetzal

UPDATE: Since writing the blog post below, we have created a donation project aimed at benefiting the children of some of Costa Rica’s indigenous communities. Please read more about our donation (and plans to continue donating in the future) here: Thank You Readers And Travellers For Making 

Our Master List Of Costa Rica Do’s And Don’ts

Our Master List Of Costa Rica Do’s And Don’ts

Our list of Costa Rica do’s and don’ts (compiled over 14 years of Costa Rica travel) will maximize your Costa Rica travel experience.