With its tropical climate, it’s no surprise that luscious, Costa Rica fruit is available everywhere. You are well aware of of pineapples, strawberries, apples, bananas, and papayas.. These are all sold in supermarkets. And straight-from-the-farm pickings can be found at the fruit stands and fairs popping up all over the country.   Yet, Costa Rica’s […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]