Recently we had the opportunity to talk with Francisco “Chico” Gonzalez, one of the administrators responsible for the ongoing development of Jaco Walk. Francisco is a “Jacobeño nativo,” a Jaco native. He was born in Jaco, grew up in Jaco and has deep roots here. His grandparents were part of the first family to […]
The Diverse and Historical Province of Alajuela
April 21, 2017 by
The city of Alajuela is also known as the “City of Mangos” due to the large number of mango trees found there. It is the capital of the second largest province in Costa Rica and located about 11 miles (17 km) northwest of San Jose, along the General Cañas highway. The province contains one of […]
Temperamental Volcano Turrialba
April 10, 2017 by
The beautiful Turrialba Volcano is covered in dense vegetation and looks out over approximately 3,900 acres (1,577 ha) of mostly mountainous rain forest. It is the second tallest volcano in Costa Rica (Irazu being the first). A large area of the national park is composed of both primary and secondary rainforest, where it is common […]
Karma Tribe Celebrates Its First Year Anniversary
April 7, 2017 by
“How can we, in our short lives, make a significant positive impact in the world?” This was the question David Grillot and his friend Allan Campbell were contemplating some years ago. Both were active members of Couchsurfing at the time, a website service that allows you to offer and request free travel lodging. “It occurred to […]
A Visit To Manuel Antonio National Park
March 7, 2017 by
Manuel Antonio National Park is located off the the main road going from Quepos to Manuel Antonio. It is the smallest national park in Costa Rica, yet one of the busiest. Covering 1,700 acres (688 ha) and over 130,000 acres (52,609 ha) of water, the park offers some of the best wildlife watching with more […]
Corcovado Is The Crown Jewel of National Parks
February 27, 2017 by
Corcovado National Park is located on the Osa Peninsula in southwestern Costa Rica and, as the largest national park, it protects approximately one third of the peninsula. It is one of the most complex freshwater and saltwater ecosystems in the world. There are at least thirteen distinct vegetation types identified within the park boundaries that […]
Scarlet Macaws and Crocodiles: A Visit To Carara National Park
January 24, 2017 by
Carara National Park ranks among the most popular of Costa Rica, perhaps due to its location. It it just an hour’s drive south of San Jose and 9.3 miles (15 km) north of the popular beach town of Playa Jacó. Established in 1978 as a biological reserve, it was upgraded to a national park in […]
Tamales, Rompope and Lights: Christmas Costa Rica Style
December 7, 2016 by
Christmas is less than three weeks away and excitement is building throughout Costa Rica. The whole month of December vibrates with a noticeable excitement. Costa Rican families typically have vacation beginning mid-month when the traditional school-year ends. Families living in the capital city of San José often flock to the beaches while others enjoy the […]
Costa Rica Awarded Gold Medal by CNN Dinero
November 24, 2016 by
Costa Rica has become a country widely-known as an exceptional, attractive place to live, and not solely for it’s inherent beauty. Last week, the country was granted a gold medal by CNN Dinero, a program about economic issues as reported by experts and leaders in the business world. The gold medal was attributed to scoring […]
Rescue Your Future and Enjoy Your Investments
November 15, 2016 by
The Financial Fest 2016 is on this Saturday, November 19th, only a few days away. Charles Boyd, CEO of The Costa Rica Team, can hardly wait to talk to you about something he is passionate about: an exclusive opportunity to invest in a country that continues to top the charts in all the important categories. […]
