Costa Rica's CowParade in San Jose

January 29th, 2009 | Costa Rica - Culture | No Comments »

Today I was looking through some pictures from my last trip to San Jose, and I stumbled across these of the CowParade cow sculptures. Although the Parade has officially ended, I never posted them up, and felt like they were the perfect addition to the blog today. They kind of make me laugh, and remind me of the lively spirit of San Jose.

I had no idea the CowParade was such a big deal around the world, but it is! The event has been used to raise charity in many cities, and increase tourism, as it did for us here in San Jose, which for many serves as a stop-off point on their adventures through the rest of Costa Read more

Best BBQ in San Jose

January 22nd, 2009 | Costa Rica - Family Friendly, Costa Rica - Places to Eat | No Comments »

It might not look like much when you are driving up to it but BBQ El Chicote is the restaurant to visit in Costa Rica. It was recommended to me by a friend who frequently does business in Costa Rica for its exceptional seafood. The Sea Bass El Chicote “is the finest dish in Central America,” he raved.

BBQ El Chicote is just 400 meters north of I.C.E. Sabana Norte, and provides a quiet dining experience that matches the Tico way of doing things more than the touristy way. I may be a Gringo, but that doesn’t mean I can’t dine like a Tico!

From Tremors to Earthquakes in Costa Rica – January 8th, 2009

January 13th, 2009 | Costa Rica - News | No Comments »

I think the writer at BirdingCraft.com put it best saying, “The upsides of living in a seismically active country are the hot springs and I suppose visiting active volcanoes. The downside is of course the possibility of having your house collapse onto your head or other nasty effects cause by EARTHQUAKE.”

It was a 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Thursday, January 8th, 2009 at 2 pm and the death toll is now estimated at about 40. (Reuters)

Daniel Gallardo, the National Emergency Commission head, believes that the 14 bodies in addition to the 23 missing are probably it as far as fatalities go.

“If there are (more) people missing,” he said, “their families will advise us. It’s unlikely Read more

Tips for Success in Costa Rica

January 6th, 2009 | Costa Rica - Relocation | 2 Comments »

Not everyone can make it work in Costa Rica. Any foreigner that has spent a number of years will attest to that fact. Hundreds of people dream of retiring to this lovely country, but not all manage to make that dream a reality.

Here are some tips for success in Costa Rica:

Deep Sea Fishing in Costa Rica

January 1st, 2009 | Costa Rica - Adventure, Costa Rica - Must See or Do, The Best of Costa Rica | 1 Comment »

If you enjoy some good fishing from time to time as this gringo does, you are sure to find that Costa Rica fulfills all of your desires when it comes to game fishing. Some of the catches you can expect to find include Yellow Fin Tuna, Black Fin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dolphin, Grouper, Snapper, Roosterfish, Snook, dorado and others.

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