Costa Rica Vacation

Getting married in Costa Rica is a fun, adventurous, and beautiful way to celebrate your special day AND give your friends and family the opportunity to take a fabulous vacation at the same time!  Speaking from experience, there are some helpful things to know as you begin to plan a destination wedding in Costa Rica.
First, how [...]

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Buying a home in a foreign country can be a daunting process, but with some basic tips and suggestions from someone that has done it before, you can have a beautiful property and permanent vacation spot in tropical Costa Rica in no time!

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Finding a job as a foreigner in Costa Rica is no easy accomplishment. For a country desperately in need of native English speakers for the tourism industry as well as teaching English to the local population, it is surprisingly hard to find decent-paying jobs here without a work permit or legal residency (and even with [...]

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As far as Costa Rican beaches go, Playa Conchal Costa Rica is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Unlike many Costa Rican beaches, Playa Conchal features powdery white sand which, upon closer investigation, is actually formed by millions of crushed shells. 

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In recent years, the popularity of all-inclusive resorts has skyrocketed as travelers seek to escape the chaos of their daily lives with a getaway that provides accommodation, meals, drinks, and little planning or preparation. An all-inclusive resort is the perfect escape for those people looking to simply relax on the beach, enjoy the terrific restaurants [...]

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It is fair to say that modern Costa Rica culture has been most influenced post the Spanish conquests of the 1500s, however there is still much that can be said about the Pre-Colombian cultures that inhabited the country. Despite the Spanish destroying much of the Pre-Columbian settlements and artifacts, there are still traces of their [...]

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Santa Ana is a bustling town west of Escazu and San Jose just off the new highway to Caldera. This once sleepy town has in recent years seen a massive growth in new buildings, particularly the Condominium market as people look for more affordable alternatives to the ever popular property in Escazu.

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The history of theater performances in Costa Rica dates back to 1890 when some folkloric authors started to write plays, based on local customs and historical events. The plays were usually presented in small locales in downtown San Jose. During the 20s, authors wrote about the Costa Rican social problems, but after the 30s, the [...]

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All Hollywood movies and productions arrive to Costa Rica pretty quickly; in fact, you can occasionally see a movie here almost the same day or even before the premiere takes place in the States, at a fraction of the price. Movie theaters are very popular, and have become part of the daily entertainment of Costa [...]

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From its convenient location to its colorful streets buzzing with people, Costa Rica’s capital city of San José is both the literal and figurative center of the country. San José is the hub of all domestic transportation and the most common point of arrival and departure for tourists. Taxis are available 24 hours a day [...]

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