Costa Rica surfer Olympic reps

Costa Rica surfer Olympic reps

The Olympics are welcoming surf competition for the very first time ever. After a few years of Olympic-trial contests in Costa Rica, we are proud that this country has not one, but two surfers going to Tokyo 2020. Even more amazing is the fact that both Costa Rica surfer Olympic reps are female.  Brisa Hennessy […]

We got you! Answering all your Costa Rica Questions

Worried about your Spanish? Answers to Costa Rica Questions

Costa Rica is a foreign country with its own quirks and blessings. If you have made the decision to visit, you probably have Costa Rica questions. Here are some quick travel tips and frequently asked questions about Costa Rica! Do I need a COVID test to enter Costa Rica? No, you don’t. You do, however, […]

Surf Tamarindo Beach

Living Life in Tamarindo Beach

In 1998, I decided to visit Costa Rica. These were the olden days, so I got a travel book on the country. I flipped through it and settled on a trip to Arenal Volcano, and then Tamarindo Beach. I enjoyed the rainforest and volcano, but I fell in love with Tamarindo Beach. After that Costa […]

Tiki Monkeys in Manuel Antonio

Saving Costa Rican Rainforest and Animals

Kids Saving the Rainforest (KSTR) is 22 years old! Based in Manuel Antonio, the animal rescue and rainforest preservation organization has come a long way. Back in 1999, Janine Licare and Aislin Livingstone sold arts and crafts to buy some rainforest near their Manuel Antonio homes. Soon, they realized that their nascent efforts needed to […]