Welcome to NY to Costa Rica

Welcome to NY to Costa Rica. Thanks for joining in on my adventures between two places, New York and Cartago, Costa Rica. Read on as I share interesting facts about Costa Rica, the city of Cartago, and whimsical tales about traveling from NY to Costa Rica!

Latest Posts on NY to Costa Rica

AFS sticker, patch and pin

AFS Costa Rica 1984

My first trip to Costa Rica was as an exchange student with AFS in 1984. We were a group of about 30 students, 15 from the United States and another

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Going to Manuel Antonio in 2021

My friend Emily and I traveled to Manuel Antonio in March of 2021. Read on to find out how the park was operating during the pandemic, where we stayed, which beaches are the best and if we got to see a sloth!

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Donate to the Sloth Sanctuary

If you’re anxious to get back to Costa Rica, but can’t make it yet, show Costa Rica a little love by donating to the Sloth Sanctuary. All the sloths thank you very much!

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Basilica in Cartago with lawn

Cartago in 1984

I first set foot in Costa Rica in 1984. Back then, Cartago was very different than it is now. Join me as I explore what’s changed and also what has stayed exactly the same from Cartago in 1984.

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The Best Costa Rican Souvenirs

When it comes time for souvenir shopping, where are the best places to go? Although Costa Rica is loaded with beautiful gift stores, you might be surprised to learn where the best stuff is. Here are my favorite souvenir places in Cartago.

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Basilica lit up after dark

Chillin’ in Cartago…Literally

When I was chosen to be an exchange student back in 1984–you know what seems like the freaking “olden days” now, I was elated. Shortly after the adventure started, I found myself wondering if I had been given the short end of the stick when I found out that others in the group were headed

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La Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles

La Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles is easily the most recognizable building in Cartago, Costa Rica. Just do an internet search on Cartago, Costa Rica, and images of the Basilica are the first thing to appear. The Basilica draws hundreds of tourists every year, each impressed with the magnitude and architecture at this

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Cartago Ruins After Dark Lit Up

Las Ruinas de La Parroquia/ Cartago Ruins

Situated in the center of Cartago’s bustling downtown, are the Cartago Ruins, or Las Ruinas de la Parroquia de Cartago (the Santiago Apostol Parish Ruins). Better known simply as “The Ruins”. People pass by them every day during their commute without a second thought. But if you stop and look, you’ll see they’re really quite

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Fresh vegetables at the market

Cartago’s Municipal Market

One of the places in Cartago, Costa Rica that has stood the test of time is the Municipal Marketplace. Marketplaces are where most people go to buy fruits, vegetables, meats and more. Here’s why Cartago’s marketplace is one of my very favorite spots.

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