Known as a surfer’s haven, Pavones is a small community located along the southern Pacific Coast. Pavones isn’t just another Costa Rica surfer town: this region is home to some of the best, longest waves in the world. The village can be a challenge to get to, over...

sOne of the best places in the world for a trip with children is Costa Rica. The main reason is that the destinations where nature is the protagonist are perfect for the little ones to enjoy, but the country has many other advantages: it is safe, comfortable and easy,...

With a score of 44.7, the nation was placed as the happiest of the entire world, followed by Mexico and Colombia, according to the Planet Happiness Index. Costa Rica ranks first worldwide as the happiest country in the world, according to the Happy Planet Index. It is...

You may have already decided to have one or more medical procedures or surgeries done abroad in Costa Rica. In our last article we compared the costs for various treatments performed here with the costs for the same procedures in the U.S. Overall, the savings average...

Entering Costa Rica: When you enter into Costa Rica, you will enter in on a tourist visa through either one of the two international airports.  To access the South Pacific, you may use Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) which is located in Alajuela right...

If you will be traveling or moving to Costa Rica, you may wonder what types of options you'll have for getting around the country.  The ease and access to these options will depend where you will be living. If you are high up in a mountain top surrounded by jungle and...