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Rest your mind and save the planet, stay at an Eco-friendly hotel in Costa Rica

September 30th, 2010 | Costa Rica - Places to Stay, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Global warming, melting ice caps, polar bears. We all know there are tons of reasons why we need to take care of our planet. We all do our part one way or another, we recycle, buy organic and recycled products, or drive a hybrid amongst other things. But, what about when we’re on vacation? We are away from home and we have limited control over what is available to us and what we can do to protect our environment during that time. So why not stay at an Eco-friendly hotel during your stay in Costa Rica? Eco-tourism is growing tremendously, and there are many options for those who wish to support this growth.

L’acqua viva resort is a sustainable hotel Read more

Costa Rica Food: How to make Gallo Pinto like a Costa Rican.

September 23rd, 2010 | Costa Rica - Culture, Costa Rica - Gringo Favorite, The Best of Costa Rica, Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

What is Gallo Pinto yo u say? Only Costa Rica’s favorite breakfast. Costa Rica food usually consists of a combination of rice, beans, meat, and vegetables. The typical Costa Rican breakfast is called Gallo Pinto, this meal exemplifies what Costa Rican cuisine is all about. Most families in Costa Rica eat a full serving of Gallo Pinto every morning before heading off to their daily activities. Most tourists have it at least once during their stay. If you’ve ever tried it you’ll want to have it again. If you’ve never had it, it’s so easy you need to make it yourself. So, here’s the recipe to make Gallo Pinto like a Costa Rican.

Gallo Pinto

2 Cups of cooked Read more

Find something truly unique at the National Arts and Crafts Street Market

September 16th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Everyone loves gifts. A s a visitor in Costa Rica, it is very likely that your close friends and family expect you to bring something back for them. It is also very likely that you want to bring something back for them, a glimpse of a foreign culture, a small window into your most recent adventure. Why give them boring, impersonal souvenirs when you could find something special, a unique gift? The perfect place to find such gift is the National Arts and Crafts Street Market.

This market is located in the heart of San Jose across the Plaza de la Cultura and the National Museum. Founded in 1994 the market houses around 90 Costa Rican artists whose only Read more

Two Popular Costa Rican Investment Opportunities

September 8th, 2010 | Costa Rica - Business, Costa Rica - Investment, Costa Rica - Relocation, Costa Rica - Travel Tips, Uncategorized | 4 Comments »

Why are so many people investing in Costa Rica right now? In recent years, Costa Rica’s economic growth has been largely aided by foreign investors. Due to this Costa Rica is very open to anyone who is willing to invest in a venture that will further the growth of the local economy. Investors remain interested in Costa Rica due to high education standards, political and economic stability. Many are investing in property and tourism which bring in large profits both for Costa Rica and the investor.

Property prices are rising rapidly in Costa Rica, particularly land close to the coast. When considering investing in property consider areas that have potential for tourism or that are currently being developed for that Read more

Rio Celeste and Northern Costa Rica

September 1st, 2010 | Costa Rica - Adventure, Costa Rica - Culture, Costa Rica - Family Friendly, Costa Rica - Gringo Favorite, Costa Rica - Must See or Do, Costa Rica - Travel Tips, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Rio Celeste is a wonder of nature hidden in the northern part of the country within the Volcan Tenorio National Park close to the towns Guatuso and Bijagua in the province Alajuela. The neighbor town Fortuna gets tons of tourists visiting the nearby Arenal volcano. Rio Celeste, however, is in a rural area and visited by few tourists.

Rio Celeste is no ordinary river. Clear water runs races through the forest and then two rivers meet and sulfur and calcium carbonate mix to create a single bright, shocking turquoise river which then feeds several hot springs and a large waterfall. To get to the waterfall you’ll have to hike about an hour and a half through the national park Read more