Category Archives: Costa Rica
Photo Friday – Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
I get so many inquiries about Manuel Antonio. Most of them ask, “is it worth the trip?”
Besides the gorgeous hotels, delicious restaurants and a full batch of activities and tours that will ignite a fire under the most laziest traveler, [...]
Costa Rica Daily Photo – Beautiful Stables in the Neighborhood
Two minute walk from my previous house was a stable that you can rent out for parties. Since we were the neighbors, my son used to get freebies on the gorgeous horses.
Foodies Delight – Picadillo de Papas (Potato Hash)
Along with the cabbage salad and gallo pinto, this dish is served always with lunch and dinner. To be honest with you, I enjoy it all on its own, it’s filling and tasty.
Find more delicious Costa Rica traditional food for [...]
Costa Rica Daily Photo – A Breathtaking Costa Rican View
This is a nostalgic picture of my view from my last house.
Costa Rica Daily Photo – San Jose’s Central Market
Every province in Costa Rica has a central market, by far San Jose’s is the biggest maket. But if you’re in Heredia, you’ll have fun wondering through this hectic scene as well.
Turu Ba Ri Adventure Park in Costa Rica – Rappelling and Climbing
To push my husband’s adrenaline glands into overtime we signed him up for the rappel/rock climbing wall. Turu Ba Ri is awesome, we’ve already done the Canopy tour and even had my husband fly at 55 mph with the Superman [...]
Costa Rica Daily Photo – The Amazing Montezuma Coastline in the Nicoya Peninsula
One of the best things to do while in Montezuma is to take the 2 km hike along the shoreline to the waterfall that empties out into the ocean.
Costa Rica Daily Photo – A Beautiful Afternoon in Flamingo Beach
Flamingo Beach still retains all of it beauty. Walk the shores and discover new coves and hidden spots to get away from it all.
Tortuguero Costa Rica – The Village
After a delicious buffet lunch at Mawamba Lodge and a quick dip in the pool, our guide gathered us around to take a quick boat ride to Tortuguero Village. Since there were no cars, the majority of the walkways were [...]
Costa Rica Daily Photo – The Costa Rican Full Moon
When the sky is clear of clouds, you can literally get a moon-tan from the brightness of the full moon.
Photo Friday – INBioparque in Costa Rica A Kid’s Dream
If you had one day to spend in Costa Rica and wanted to see all of its ecosystems in one go, INBioparque would be the best place for it.
Do you want to feel the heavy humidity of a tropical rain [...]
Costa Rica Daily Photo – Monkey Time
It is so normal to see monkeys this close when traveling around Costa Rica.
Foodies Delight – Plantains
Photo by Fimb
This side dish, also called Patacones, is my husband’s favorite and an extremely typical Latino fix. Plus, it’s super easy to make.
Find more traditional Costa Rica dishes.
INGREDIENTS
3 large, very ripe plantains
Oil
Margarine
SUPPLIES
frying pan
wooden spoon
Cook It Up!
Your goal is to [...]
Costa Rica Daily Photo – A Small Local Restaurant in Manzanillo
This is one of the only restaurants (sodas) in Manzanillo. You’ll get the full Tico experience here: Open patio, big portions and a relaxed, Caribbean vibe.
Costa Rica Daily Photo – The Beautiful Manzanillo Beach
At the end of the line on the Caribbean Coast lies a beautiful, barely touched beach. Just twenty minutes from Puerto Viejo, Manzanillo is part of a National Park system with great snorkeling and lovely beaches.
Costa Rica Daily Photo – INBio Nature Park
We’ve been to INBio parque nature park at least 100 times and every time find something new to see. Full of Costa Rica’s eco systems, insect exhibits, a farm and much much more, my son loves it here!
The Trip to Tortuguero Costa Rica
Tortuguero is one of those Can’t-Miss-This adventures of Costa Rica. Our trip was so great and chock-full of fun, I couldn’t possibly have written just one post about it!
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Mawamba Lodge picked my family and [...]
Costa Rica Daily Photo – Local Food Stand in Puntarenas
Waiting for the Montezuma ferry in Puntarenas can sure work up an appetite. But no worries, many food vendors are there to satisfy your hunger without having to leave the ferry line.
Foodies Delight – Tamales (The Christmas Traditional Food)
Here’s a riddle for you?
What is made of corn dough, stuffed with meat or beans or veggies and is found at EVERY SINGLE COSTA RICAN’S HOUSE during Christmas?
If you guessed Tamales, then you are correct!
It is practically against the law [...]
Costa Rica Vacation Testimonial – Vanessa Valore
My husband and I were so excited to plan our trip to Costa Rica, but really needed some expertise in selecting what would be the best tours for the time of year we were visiting, the locations we were staying [...]
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