Why is Costa Rican Coffee So Good?
If you’ve ever traveled to Costa Rica, then you know the coffee is simply delicious! There are many reasons this specific brew is so tasty. Here’s why Costa Rican coffee is so gosh-darned good.
Tang Drink Mix in Costa Rica
If you grew up in the 70’s like me, you had Tang in orange and grape. In Costa Rica, Tang is alive and well with some really different flavors!
The Big Ass List of Costa Rican Slang
What? Me using slang? Who would’ve thought! I’ve been using Costa Rica slang and dichos since I was an exchange student in 1984 giggling with the rest of my schoolmates (who used to set me up to say bad words I didn’t understand). Here’s a LONG list of my favorites.
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 15 from Europe. We had a short orientation in Miami, Florida before heading to Club Campestre La Gloria outside of Alajuela. There were kids from … Read more
Adorable Costa Rican Squirrel
What do squirrels look like in Costa Rica? And why do they like hanging out at the beach? Here’s what happened when we encountered a coconut-loving squirrel on the shores of Playa Mantas.
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!
Traveling to Lankester Botanical Garden in Cartago
I am truly ashamed to say that in my 35-plus years of traveling to Costa Rica (and specifically Cartago), I had never visited Lankester Botanical Garden. Not only was Lankester located almost literally in the backyard of my Cartago host family’s home, but the first director of Lankester was Dora Emilia Mora Monge (de Retana) … Read more
Coronavirus in Costa Rica
What’s happening in Costa Rica with the COVID pandemic? Here’s a round-up of the latest developments. This thread has been updated periodically since the onset of the pandemic.
Under the Weather in Costa Rica
Getting sick anywhere is awful but when you’re on vacation, it’s the worst! If you’re feeling under the weather, here are a few of my favorite Costa Rican remedies available in almost every supermarket, pulperia and even Walmart.
Costa Rican Snacks
There’s no doubt about it—Costa Rica’s snacks are the best! Read all about the goodies you can find in your local Costa Rican supermarket from cookies to chips to ice cream. Happy snacking!