FIVE NATIONAL PARKS AND REFUGES ON THE NICOYA PENINSULA THAT ARE CLOSE TO PLAYA GRANDE
Did you know that there are 25 national parks, 8 biological reserves, 32 protected zones, 11 forest reserves, and 58 wildlife refuges in Costa Rica? Nearly…
Author: David J. Corredor
WHERE TO BUY LOCALLY-SOURCED, FRESH, HEALTHY, AND CHEAP FOOD TO FILL YOUR FRIDGE AROUND PLAYA GRANDE, COSTA RICA
The food we choose to eat is one of the most significant factors that directly affects our complete health and well-being. Food is not only…
WHAT TO EXPECT IN PLAYA GRANDE DURING SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER
Contrary to popular belief, September and October aren’t necessarily total washouts months. These two months are notoriously the wettest of the year on the Pacific…
MEET YOUR MAMMALIAN NEIGHBORS IN PLAYA GRANDE, COSTA RICA
Playa Grande is located within the province of Guanacaste. Guanacaste is home to the rare tropical dry forest among other flora and fauna-rich ecosystems. Within the…
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT RENTING A CAR WHILE IN PLAYA GRANDE, COSTA RICA
There is definitely a great sense of freedom that comes along with having your own mode of transportation. While locating a car rental agency and driving…
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD EXPLORE THE NICOYA PENINSULA
Playa Grande sits on the northern bend of the Nicoya Peninsula. The Nicoya Peninsula juts out into the tropical Pacific Ocean on the west side and…
FIND OUT WHAT FAMILIES FIND IN PLAYA GRANDE, COSTA RICA
While Playa Grande attracts all different types of people in all different configurations and life stages (solo travelers, seasonal locals, surfers, yogis, couples, friend groups, fresh graduates,…
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT INDEPENDENCE DAY IN COSTA RICA
Whether you are from Costa Rica, just visiting, or have started a new life in this beautiful country, this weekend is a weekend that we can…
A FEW UNIQUE HAPPENINGS IN PLAYA GRANDE, COSTA RICA
What draws a lot of people to Playa Grande, opposed to other nearby places such as Tamarindo or Playas del Coco is that it is…
FIND OUT WHO LIVES IN THE CHARMING TOWN OF PLAYA GRANDE, COSTA RICA
Playa Grande, while petite in size and despite the name (large beach), is home to an eclectic amalgam of full-time and seasonal residents. Costa Rica…