THE BEST WAYS TO GET AROUND IN COSTA RICA

The last two weeks we shared with you two guides to the amenities and services that are in and around Playa Grande. The next logical piece of…

A BRIEF GUIDE TO THE BASIC AMENITIES THAT ARE RIGHT IN PLAYA GRANDE, COSTA RICA

While Playa Grande might not be as developed as some of the other neighboring beach towns (this is a positive thing!), it does have just…

PART 2: REASONS TO SPEND MORE TIME IN PLAYA GRANDE WITH YOUR FAMILY

Aside from being a tight-knit and safe community that is full of wonderful and relatively likeminded people, Playa Grande is also a place where families…

GOLD VERSES GREEN: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SEASON IN PLAYA GRANDE, COSTA RICA?

Playa Grande received its first drops of rain this past week. While all of the Grande locals had their own predictions, it is likely that…

NATURE DAY TRIPS FROM PLAYA GRANDE THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL ENJOY

Costa Rica is ranked high in an elite collection of countries that host extraordinary biodiversity. With twelve main ecosystems and thousands of species of plants and animals,…

SERVICES AND AMENITIES CLOSE TO PLAYA GRANDE, COSTA RICA

Just minutes outside of Playa Grande is a whole wide world of amenities, conveniences, and services. While this short guide isn’t a complete guide of what’s…

HOW TO BE EARTH AND OCEAN-FRIENDLY WHILE IN PLAYA GRANDE, COSTA RICA

Costa Rica is globally recognized as being an earth-friendly country and certainly the most earthy-friendly country in Central America. While no country is currently perfect…

PART 1: REASONS TO SPEND MORE TIME IN PLAYA GRANDE, COSTA RICA WITH YOUR FAMILY

If Playa Grande was going to wear a banner, it would read, “Playa Grande, a Tight-Knit Community of Families and Surfers.” Deciding where to visit…

A WEEK IN REVIEW: SEMANA SANTA IN PLAYA GRANDE

Holy Week, Semana Santa, is traditionally one of the busiest weeks of the year in any coastal town in Costa Rica. This religious holiday is…

WHY SPENDING TIME IN PLAYA GRANDE, COSTA RICA IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH

There are certain innate health benefits that accompany the decision to spend time in Playa Grande. Located on the golden coast of Guanacaste on the…