How To Get Kids to Eat More Vegetables
NUTRITION IN THE NEWS: The family’s vegetable intake can be nearly doubled by the surreptitious addition of grated and pureed vegetables to everyday dishes.
Costa Rica Yoga: Adapting Practice while on your Trip
The word “yoga” in Sanskrit literally translates to “union or coming together” – a joining of the body, mind and spirit. As travelers, it’s...
Looking for Costa Rica History? Guanacasteco Culture is the ‘Bomb’
The pride of Guanacaste is its unique culture, formed by its history and inhabitants.
The first known settlers in the region were the Corobicí, an...
Planting and Growing Hydrangeas: From Blue to Pink their Color Changes with the Soil
Costa Rican gardeners who live in the cooler regions of the country can enjoy planting hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla).
Known as Hortencia in Spanish, Hydrangea is...
Processions and Superstition Mark Easter Week in Costa Rica
Semana Santa or Easter Holy Week is one of the most important events for Costa Rican Catholics, and many centuries old traditions and beliefs...
Canistel in Costa Rica: A Tropical Fruit Collectible
Here's a rare tropical fruit that rates high on the collection list of home gardeners. Canistel, yellow sapote, eggfruit or zapote amarillo are just...
Kiwifruit: Don’t Let the Fuzzy Peel Scare You
It's hard to find a fruit that provides as much vitamin C as kiwifruit does. Beneath its fuzzy brown peel is a sweet green...
Durian Fruit is in a Class of Its Own
When tropical gardeners gather to talk shop, the topic of durian fruit frequently comes around. Costa Rica is home to dozens of unusual, exotic...
Sapodilla is a Chewing Gum Tree with Juicy Fruit
HOME GARDENING: Called chicle zapote in Spanish, the sapodilla makes an elegant tree for the home garden and produces delicious fruits.
A Recipe for Making Costa Rica Inspired Ceviche
Anyone who has visited Latin America knows that people throughout these lands pride themselves on an amazing dish made of marinated raw fish, seafood...
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