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Misadventures driving in Costa Rica: Lost, stuck and stranded

They often say it's in the journey, not the destination, where you learn life's greatest lessons. Those people have never tried driving in Costa Rica, where those supposed lessons will beat you over the head and leave you stuck in a river in the middle of nowhere.

Sunsets and waterfalls in Dominical

The alarm rings at 5:00 am, and I'm ready. The bags are in the car, dogs fed, and coffee brewing. "Wake up sleepyheads," I...

What’s that? An explanation of the plantation towns

Along the highway that runs along the Central Pacific Coast between Jaco and Dominical, you will see vast plantations of African palm trees, broken...

The Biggest Little City in Costa Rica?

Jacó needs a moniker. I propose “The Biggest Little City in Costa Rica.” Really. Jacó’s population is only around 12,000, but the nonstop activity that...
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Rural Women Lead Climate Resilience Efforts in Costa Rica’s Farming Communities

Rural women in Costa Rica are playing a growing role in climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture and food security, with new support from United Nations-backed...

Costa Rica Airport Adds Sunflower Program for Travelers With Hidden Disabilities

Juan Santamaría International Airport has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, giving travelers with non-visible disabilities a discreet way to ask for patience, support...

What It Really Costs to Live in Costa Rica as an Expat in 2026

Costa Rica remains one of the most popular destinations in Latin America for retirees, remote workers and foreign residents, but the old idea that...

Costa Rica’s Borinquen Geothermal Plant Advances With Major Contract

Costa Rica’s state electricity company has moved Borinquen I one step closer to completion, awarding a contract worth nearly $100 million for the main...