One of my favorite quotes about summer is … “The things we did last summer, I’ll remember all winter long.”

Teens and kids,
 summer is almost here! What memories are you going to make to last all winter long?


How about a really
 cool surfing camp vacation 
in
…

Looking for the ultimate surf vacation and a great adventure?
Costa Rica
is the place for you!

Chase some perfect waves and have the time of your life at
…

Fly into the airport and be at a dazzling tropical paradise beach in less than 1 hour!



Where?



The 
Guanacaste
beaches of
 Costa Rica!



The
…

Giant puppet horses, giraffes on stilts, reggaeton superstars, Korean musicians and dancers, British rock legends and a host of other artists, musicians, dancers and actors will enliven
 San Jose
.
…

You’ve got your flight to
 Costa Rica booked, your hotel reservations or tour itinerary set. Now what about
 getting around?
There are many choices, from
 in-country flights to
 renting a car, hopping a
 local bus or hiring a 
private shuttle or 
tour bus complete with bilingual driver. It all depends on how fast you want to get somewhere, how many places you want to…

Spring Break is just around the corner!

This year, try something different for you and your family and learn to surf like a pro in Costa Rica!

Warm tropical water, world-class waves, friendly and fun atmosphere, and international language experience – all of this and more at the
Del Mar Surfing Academy. Located within
Costa Rica’s Central and North…

One of the best things about living in a tropical country is all of the fresh fruits and vegetables. Even better is if you live near the ocean for fresh fish as well!

In
Costa Rica
we enjoy year-round fresh produce thanks to the myriad of tropical…

Costa Rican surfer,
Carlos Muñoz, is making his mark and earning Costa Rica a place in world surfing fame at many international competitions such as
Volcom Pipe Pro
competition in
Hawaii
.

The 18-year-old wave rider from Playa Esterillos scored the
first perfect 10
of the world-famous international competition. – Day 2 of the event.…

Romance is in the air. Being the month of February, with Valentine’s Day and International Day of Friendship, it’s no wonder that romantic holidays are the hot thing on everyone’s minds.

But romantic getaways need not come but once a year. You can make any day – or weekend – your special “Valentine’s” celebration!

What about an idyllic romantic adventure in…

Central American rock will shake the streets of downtown San Jose .

For the 6^th year running, Costa Rican and other Central American bands will strut their stuff at the annual “Festival Rock el Farolito en el Morazan” at the

Morazan Park. Organized by the Spanish Cultural Center and the Spanish Embassy of Costa Rica, this year’s

free event

is now two days instead of just one.

Festival goers’ can revel in a…

Shopping in Costa Rica has improved dramatically over the past ten years as gigantic malls, mini-malls, superstores and sophisticated boutiques have entered the marketplace.

You can find everything from designer clothing to latest-fashion shoes and accessories, everyday clothing and footwear to anything you could possibly need for your home. There are construction and “fix-up-your-home” superstores, stores for custom-made furniture of wood, iron, rattan, cloth, leather and even…

Costa Rica offers to its visitors a wide range of activities and attractions, spread out all over the country; from coast to coast our visitors can find lots of options and destinations to explore in our country.

Tortuguero is one of the highlights, very popular among the nature lovers; this national park offers wide biodiversity of flora and fauna…

Thinking of coming to Costa Rica, and looking for something different? An experience off the beaten path and unique? Check out Costa Rica’s “lost coast” from Dominical to Uvita. This lesser-traveled region along the southern Pacific Coast is a magical place where lush, green, rain forested mountains tumble down…

Walking around downtown San Jose, Costa Rica, is an outing full of bright surprises thanks to an outdoor art exhibit centered on the message of peace.

Seventy vividly painted larger-than-life doves perch here and there throughout the downtown area’s main boulevards, plazas and parks in the “Peace Parade.” Made of…

Costa Rican surfer Carlos Muñoz, is making his mark and earning Costa Rica a place in world surfing fame at the Volcom Pipe Pro  competition in Hawaii this week. The 18-year-old wave rider from Playa Esterillos scored the first perfect 10 of the world-famous international competition. Day 2 of the event. Beating out 64 surfers from around the globe, including Hawaiian legends Kalani Chapman and defending Volcom Pipe Pro Champion John Florence, Muñoz won the “highest single wave of the day”…

Santa Teresa beach has become a very popular place during the past years. As it has been mentioned several times, beautiful beaches, great surf conditions, wide variety of yoga services, tropical gardens and nice vibe make it a favorite among the off the beaten path destinations.

Santa Teresa Beach

Even though, the trip to this area is quite long, after…

Twisting yourself into a pretzel is what many people think of when they hear the word “yoga.”

Yoga is the…

I remember the first time I visited Volcano Irazu. It was my first year living in Costa Rica. A friend of mine and I rented a car to drive around and explore this magical country we now called home.

We set out in the morning from San Jose, a hot and bright sunny day. We drove through Costa Rica’s…

Lounging on a tropical beach is probably one of the all-time most popular daydreams.

Picture it … soft, cushy white sand, rhythmic deep blue waves rolling onto shore, soft breezes wafting playfully over you as you lounge in the shade of palm trees, sipping cold coconut juice and snacking on chilled, juicy, sweet pineapple. Surfers bounce, flip and skim through the cobalt water and white froth. The warm yellow sun throws a…

A quick and easy day trip from Costa Rica’s capitol city of San Jose is to the Botanical Gardens at CATIE (the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center) in Turrialba.

Just an hour and a half from the Central Valley, you’ll be in a tropical plantation paradise.…