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
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.
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!
Mother’s Day in Costa Rica falls on August 15th every year. The holiday is so big that it’s a day off no matter what day of the week it falls. Read on to find out why it’s on August 15th and why Costa Rica loves their moms!
A big update to the customs and immigration form that you fill out on the airplane before you arrive in Costa Rica. If you haven’t traveled to Costa Rica in at least five years, be sure to read this!
When is the very best time to travel to Costa Rica? Should you hold off until the rainy season is over and only travel during the dry months? Here’s why travel to Costa Rica is great ANY time, including the green season.
Are you a bat lover? I admit that I’m terrified by bats, especially after having two in my house, but I’m also fascinated by them. If you love these creatures of the night, here’s a bit of info about the bats you’ll find in Costa Rica.
When will Costa Rica open its borders for tourism? What should you do if you need to cancel or reschedule your trip? Here’s how I dealt with my canceled trip and what you can do to help Costa Rica once it opens.
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.
If there’s any time that can make you feel nostalgic, it’s long, hot summer days. I fondly remember so many good times growing up and visiting coastal Maine. Here are a few more of my summer memories from the 70s and 80s.