You’re off the plane and in your hotel room wondering, How do I get to where I want to go? Take the bus! Buses in Costa Rica are efficient and reliable. You just have to know where to find them.
It all depends on where you’re going. In San Jose you’ll find bus terminals to anywhere in the country. In Barrio Mexico, you can find Pulmitan Liberia, the bus company that will take you to Liberia and anywhere on the way to Liberia. From Liberia you can take a bus to many of the surrounding beaches like Conchal, Playa Naranjo, Playa Hermosa and Playas del Coco.
If you want to go to Tamarindo, Samara, Nosara or historic towns like Read more
Everything in Costa Rica is a monopoly. One electrical company, one water company, even when it comes to cable or internet there’s not a lot of options. Cable Tica is one of those few options, but is it the best option?
Customer service is the mark of a successful company. In my opinion, Cable Tica is failing miserably when it comes to customer service. Recently I called their customer service line to ask a simple question, How many channels do you offer in English? I had to call six different numbers before anyone would even attemp to anwers my question. Then the only answer I was given was “All I know is that 6 channels are SAP enabled. ” Read more
Any legal paperwork in Costa Rica can be a real pain. Long lines, a million hoops to jump through and just when you think you have every document you could possibly need they ask for another one, original and certified photocopy. Getting your CR driver’s license could be another classic headache, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what you need to know:
If you have a valid driver’s license from a foreign country then the process is pretty simple. You need
Your valid driver’s license. Original and photocopy
Full physical examination. Just ask your doctor for a physical for your driver’s license and you’ll get exactly what you need.
Passport with a current tourist visa, permanent residency card or
Want a job with plenty of vacation time to spend at the beach? Teach English! And what better place to do it than Costa Rica. There is a huge need in Costa Rica for qualified English teachers. Most jobs in Costa Rica require at least a basic understanding of English, so the need for teachers is constantly climbing. What credentials do you need to teach English? Where can you teach English?
Credentials- Most institutions, whether public or private will require a bachelor’s degree in anything. A TESOL/TEFL certificate is not necessary but a sure fire way to get the job. TESOL certifications are available in most universities, online and even here in Costa Rica. Some private schools will also Read more
What is this? This doesn’t look like a ¢ 1 000 colones bill! That’s because it’s the new and improved ¢ 1 000 colones bill. That’s not the only one that’s changed, Costa Rica is introducing a whole set of new bills. The values of the new bills are ¢ 1 000, ¢ 2 000, ¢ 5 000, ¢ 10 000, ¢ 20 000 and ¢ 50, 000.
Why new bills? The new bills, fabricated in Rennes, France, are nearly impossible to counterfeit. Each bill is now a different size and has slightly raised numbers to help the blind identify each bill easily. Bills of 2 000 and above have additional security features like the iridescent thread running from Read more
Who wouldn’t fall in love when visiting Costa Rica? The students that have taken part in LearnSpanishandSurf.com’s Spanish immersion programs among the country each have! With not only two, but three Spanish immersion programs available in the beautiful Costa Rica, experience the thrills of one program or entice yourself among them all! LearnSpanishandSurf.com offers their Spanish immersion programs at three locations in Costa Rica – Playa Tamarindo , Playa Jaco and San Jose. Become immerged in the laid back, relaxed lifestyle among each Costa Rica immersion program.
Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica’s surfing capital is located near the El Estero river which allows surfers of all skill sets to set out and enjoy Read more
Choice? What Choice? It’s just ICE, right? Wrong. As of June 2, 2011 Ice is not the only player in the cell service game. Tuyo is the first private cell service provider in the country, offering new phones and a variety of services. This new company has been widely accepted and well received by consumers and has finally created much needed competition in the market. After Tuyo’s great start, ICE felt the pressure and launched a Father’s Day sale. Purchase ¢ 10, 000 in Kolbi Prepago minutes and get a free phone. In the past there was no need for sales. ICE had no competition. The introduction of Tuyo in May and Movistar and Claro in December has pushed ICE Read more
Hidden in the rainforest at 2000 feet above sea level, just off the coast of Punta Uvita, is Rancho Pacifico. Green rainforest lodges are popping up all over Costa Rica, many offering similar services and amenities. Rancho Pacifico is one-of-a-kind.
The suites and villas are luxurious, romantic and even seductive. Each villa, treehaus or suite is totally private, hidden by the mountain canopy. Each one so perfectly integrated with its surroundings that it almost seems as if it’s part of the landscape. There are one, two and three bedroom villas, treehaus, spa suites and lodge suites. Each is individually designed, with luxurious details and amenities, making each one truly unique. In the treehaus villa, the elegant stone wall bathroom Read more
My wife, Sandra and I started each day sipping Costa Rican coffee out on the balcony of our apartment. After bringing home a bottle of Cafe Rica our mornings got off to an even better start.
Café Rica is the country’s unique liqueur, a delicious elixir distilled from coffee, and sold exclusively in the country. It is available in supermarkets and souvenir shops in the tourist areas. The bottles are packaged in a burlap sack, a miniature coffee bag.
The first morning we were eagerly preparing our coffee and Café Rica when a tiny gecko exited the burlap liquor sack and hid behind the refrigerator. Imagining the tiny lizard’s journey from the plantation into our apartment became a breakfast pastime. Read more
It’s going around and you’re sure to catch it. Soccer Fever. In Costa Rica this is pretty much a permanent condition; soccer is more of a passion than a sport. Participating in the Gold Cup and the Copa America, this fever has only intensified.
Costa Rica’s participation in the Gold Cup was in one word, dissapointing. With a new coach and a new team, there were high hopes for the “selecccion”(national team). A prideful 4-0 win against Cuba was followed by a satisfying tie with El salvador and then a crushing 4-1 loss against the all-time rival Mexico. After a demoralizing blow, the Costa Rican team dusted itself off as it prepared to move on to the quarterfinals and Read more
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