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Hotel Positions Itself to Become Top Costa Rica Wedding Destination

Bahía del Sol Beachfront Hotel in Potrero Bay, Guanacaste recently recruited a new professional chef, interior decorator and new spa manager to improve their current offerings to shape the hotel into the perfect destination for a tropical wedding.

Costa Rica Beach front Wedding

Substances Banned to Prevent Health Issues

It was a big day for Costa Rican health officials. The Health Ministry has made two sweeping decisions today that will forever affect the health of thousands of Ticos. These measures, which ban sales of two harmful substances, and will certainly save thousands of lives.

Costa Rica News — Substances Banned

Poo Powered Lodge on the Osa Peninsula

In Costa Rica, sustainability seems to be all the rage. While most resorts give words like “Eco” and “Sustainability” lip service, one resort is actually making it happen. I recently read an article by Jorge at inhabitat.com about the Lapa Rios Ecolodge on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Evidently this resort is growing its […]

Film Brings Costa Rica Marine Life to the Big Screen

Costa Rica Wildlife — Photo courtesy of Sharkwater
Sharkwater, a recently released documentary filmed with high-definition cameras in the Pacific Ocean near Costa Rica, the Galapagos Islands and 13 other countries, is making waves in the movie industry and has already received 22 International Film awards.

Christmas Events in Costa Rica

Costa Rica News — Christmas in Costa Rica
Having just moved to Costa Rica, I know it’s December, but I’m just not feeling that Christmas spirited. Maybe it’s the 80-degree weather or the fact that I don’t have a Christmas tree yet. Maybe starting a new job, finding a place to live and trying to get […]

A Safe Holiday Season is a Happy Holiday Season

Any international traveler knows that, in order to avoid being a victim of a crime, you have to be constantly vigilant. Traveling is rather like walking through New York’s Central Park at night; you must be aware of your surroundings. Costa Rica provides no exception to the rule. To this end, the Public Security Ministry, […]

Costa Rican Surfers Dominate Reef Classic Latin Pro

Costa Rica Surf — Jairo Wins Open Category in Reef Classic
Costa Rican surfers continued to shine this past weekend when they took all but one of the major divisions at the Reef Classic Latin Pro ALAS Finals in Jaco Beach. Even though Brazilian Ernest Nunes won the Latin American Surf Association (ALAS) Latin & Caribbean […]

Costa Rica Passes First CAFTA Bill

Costa Rica’s National Assembly passed the first in a series of 12 bills required to make the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) law this Monday, Nov. 26.

Hotel Capitan Suizo: The Perfect Getaway

Costa Rica Hotel Review — Capitan Suizo
Hotel Capitan Suizo is a fantastic small hotel located directly on Playa Tamarindo. This weekend I had the opportunity to tour this exquisite property and found this to be the perfect place for those looking for a quiet, serene escape from the craziness of Tamarindo. The lush grounds are […]

Costa Rica Nature Refuge Suffers Due to Lack of Staff

The Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge is in serious trouble. Costa Rica’s largest national refuge, with over 81,000 hectares, is seriously understaffed. There are literally only two rangers to cover this vast area. Illegal immigrants from Nicaragua cross the San Juan River and live on the end of the refuge, destroying vegetation and establishing […]