THE BASICS OF BEING A PERPETUAL …

THE BASICS OF BEING A PERPETUAL …

Applying and obtaining temporary or permanent residency in Costa Rica is possible, but not necessarily necessary. To qualify…

FIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND PRACTICE …

FIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND PRACTICE …

The ability to speak Spanish in Costa Rica as a non-native Spanish speaker is one of the most…

THE 5 BEST APPS FOR LEARNING …

THE 5 BEST APPS FOR LEARNING …

While the official language in Costa Rica is Spanish, many Costa Ricans speak impressively impeccable English. The ability…

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT JULY 25 …

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT JULY 25 …

Seven provincesmake up Costa Rica: San Jos, Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, Limn, Puntarenas, and Guanacaste.The province of Guanacaste, which…

WHAT’S SO AMAZING ABOUT LAS VENTANAS …

WHAT’S SO AMAZING ABOUT LAS VENTANAS …

It is not uncommon to hear a story about an individual, a couple, or a family who traveled…

WHY PLAYA GRANDE IS A GREAT …

WHY PLAYA GRANDE IS A GREAT …

If youve ever spent time in Playa Grande, you already know whythis beach and surf community is so…

THE BEAUTY OF BEING IN PLAYA …

THE BEAUTY OF BEING IN PLAYA …

The secret has long been out! Costa Rica is an internationally famous destination and one that receives more…

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EL NIÑO AND …

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EL NIÑO AND …

We are in the midst of an El Nio event, and it is predicted to last throughJune, July,…

THE REAL DANGERS OF RAINY SEASON …

THE REAL DANGERS OF RAINY SEASON …

The rainy season varies from region to region in Costa Rica. On the Pacific slope and coast though,…

SIX LIFE LESSONS YOU CAN LEARN …

SIX LIFE LESSONS YOU CAN LEARN …

There is a lot you can learn from living in or spendinga substantial amount of time in Playa…