Written by Claire Saylor
Coors Light Distributors Foresee a 5% Waistline Shrinkage in Rural Areas throughout Costa Rica.
Molson Coors Brewing Co. officially inaugurated sales of Coors Light throughout Costa Rica today, Sept. 24, after launching a historical partnership with Agencias Feduro, a local importer. Starting today, Coors Light should be available at almost most bars, grocery stores, gas stations, liquor stores and sketchy street vendors where alcohol is regularly sold.
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Filed under: Living on September 24th, 2009 | No Comments »
Written by Claire Saylor
Tired of being overlooked by the all inclusive vacation market, Costa Rica’s new fully staffed vacation homes offer guests a care-free vacation without skimping on quality.
The term “all inclusive travel” generally evokes images of sitting poolside sipping a fruit daiquiri served by the bronzed wet bar attendant in any of many sunny, tropical destinations. While the desire to step into a Jimmy Buffett melody is unlikely to go out of style, today’s travelers are searching for something a bit more authentic than a palm lined free form pool and all-you-can-eat nachos.
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Filed under: Travel on September 18th, 2009 | No Comments »
Written by Claire Saylor
The town center of Liberia fills with folkloric dancers, music and celebration in anticipation of the arrival of the independence torch from Nicaragua.
September is to Costa Rica what July is to the United States: a month filled with patriotic displays and celebrations of the country’s Dia de Independencia, which officially takes place on Sept. 15.
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Filed under: Tico on September 2nd, 2009 | No Comments »
Written by Ashley Blevins
Farmer’s Markets are Available in Almost Every Town in Costa Rica, Though Schedules Vary.
While there are plenty of culinary perks that come with living in the tropics, I still cannot get over the high prices on food and produce at our local supermarkets. After being frustrated for months as a result of dealing with the price mark ups, we became desperate for a farmer’s market alternative.
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Filed under: Living on September 1st, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Written by Claire Saylor
Tico Jason Torres Beat Gold Medalist Jeremy Flores on 3 Occassions Before Falling to 7th Place in the Open Category.
The honor of playing host to this August’s Billabong ISA World Surfing Games 2009 was the crowning feat of over a decade of growth and impressive international performances by the Costa Rican national surf team and community.
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Filed under: Surf on August 31st, 2009 | No Comments »
Written by Ashley Blevins
From the filling to the crust, these are the best empanadas in Costa Rica.
My husband and I have discovered the best empanadas north of Argentina, which are conveniently located here in Costa Rica. Donde El Ché on the east side of San Jose in San Pedro, comes highly recommended.
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Filed under: Living on August 24th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Written by Claire Saylor
Whether you visit a yoga retreat, try a surf camp or just get some much needed R&R on the beach, Costa Rica is an excellent heart-healthy destination for your next vacation.
With zero trans fat and a wealth of free vitamin D, a trip to Costa Rica might just be what the doctor ordered to get you in a healthy state of mind and body. According to Conde Naste Traveler’s September 2009 article “Your Next Vacation Could Save Your Life”, denying yourself vacation can lead to negative changes in your health and wellbeing.
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Filed under: Travel on August 20th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Written by Claire Saylor
Use this guide to make sure you get what you expect from your Costa Rica vacation.
The ecology of Costa Rica isn’t the only thing that’s diverse — so are the travel options: from the Caribbean to the Pacific, cloud forests in the mountain and white sand beaches on the coast, the list of activities to enjoy and places to visit is just about endless as well! To help narrow down the options, here are top recommendations on where to go month by month:
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Filed under: Travel on August 19th, 2009 | No Comments »
Written by Claire Saylor
What do underwear, surf boards, tires, submarines, sharks and wigs have in common? They have all been used as a vessel in thwarted attempts to smuggle cocaine through Costa Rica.
With more than four months left to go in the year, 2009 can already be considered a dynamic and record-breaking year for drug busts in Costa Rica. From the “white city” of Liberia in the north to the unpatrolled shores of Golfito in the south, there are few regions in Costa Rica that the international drug trade has left untouched.
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Filed under: Costa Rica News on August 13th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Written by Romain
A First Person Account of a Recent Volunteer Trip to the Caribbean of Costa Rica.
Before going to Costa Rica, I was searching for a new life experience. I thought that maybe volunteering for people in need would help me to reach this objective. I couldn’t make up my mind right away and spent a lot of time thinking about the destination and what kind of volunteering I wanted to do. This is an important point to consider. You cannot decide any random volunteer abroad program online without having a specific goal. Choosing Costa Rica met my goals of wanting to discover a new culture, a new language and the natural beauty of the country.
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Filed under: Travel on August 13th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
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