5 things your kids will not see growing up in Guanacaste, Costa Rica Costa Rica is a privileged country. All around the world it is known as a country of smiling people and where foreigners are welcome. If you decide to move here with your family here is a small list of things that your…

Each year in the middle of Costa Rica’s rainy season, Ticos living in Guanacaste, Puntarenas and parts of Alajuela await a respite from the afternoon downpours that are expected May through mid-November. These breaks from the rain are called “veranillos,” or “little summers.” (In the U.S. there is a similar phenomenon that happens in late…

What better way to celebrate World Ocean’s Day than by going scuba diving? In honor of the ocean, here is our list of top diving destinations in Costa Rica: Cocos Island (Isla del Coco)   Cocos Island the top diving destination not only in Costa Rica, but it’s also among the best in the world….

For me all waterfalls in Costa Rica are magical. However, I feel the ones that are lesser-known, such as the very hidden “El Salto Waterfall” is one of my favorite in Guanacaste as well as the closest waterfall to Liberia. I had visited the Cortes Waterfalls many times (which is 15 minutes past el Salto…

By Rob Goodell   Costa Rica is such an amazing country with all its beauty and variety of climates. Where we live in Tamarindo on Guanacaste’s “Gold Coast”, we go almost half the year without a drop of rain. This particular time of the year is the hottest and driest so last week we loaded…

How to build your home in paradise By Rebecca Clower   Building in Costa Rica doesn’t have to be a crazy thought floating around your head. It can be your reality and it’s not as hard as you might think. I broke ground on my home back in August and it should be done by…

Writing about where to specifically celebrate New Year’s Eve in Costa Rica is a bit of a challenge – because on December 31st the entire country basically turns into one giant party. You can pretty much just walk outside and go anywhere to find something fun to do – street vendors, music and crowds of…

It seems these days that you can find just about anything on the internet. This is NOT true when it comes to Guanacaste national fiesta schedules! Exact fiesta dates vary from town to town, and the dates are surprisingly difficult to nail down — you’ll find lots of conflicting information on various websites. Lucky for…