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Costa Rica Food and the Local Specialty – Chicharrones

Taking pleasure in the simpler things that bring a bit of comfort and happiness is a way of life in Costa Rica. One thing...

What are the 5 Best Costa Rican Foods to have During Rainy Season

The rains have touched down in Costa Rica and the season is upon us. Whether the cloudy afternoon skies or the downpours throughout some...

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...

The Del Monte Pink Pineapples of Costa Rica

In the south-central tropics of Costa Rica, one of the world's most unique and rare jewels is being harvested. Only one destination produces such...

Costa Rica Caribbean Cuisine: A Fusion of Flavors and Cultures

TASTE OF THE TROPICS: Coconut-infused rice-and-beans, rondón seafood stew, spicy patí and more await in Costa Rica’s Limón province.

Duke’s BBQ Restaurant Now in Costa Rica

Low, Slow & Smoked is the Texan Way. Central Texas BBQ has become the most iconic flavor for low, slow and smoked meat flavor in...

How to make a delicious Costa Rica Chilera – and your own Banana Vinegar

Many families still make this popular recipe with vinegar made from the banana called “guineo negro,” along with hot and sweet chiles, onions, cauliflower, and other available vegetables you may have from the garden.

6 Popular Tropical Foods of Costa Rica you thought you knew

Here are six tropical foods and spices that grow in Costa Rica that you definitely know but probably have never seen au naturel.

Costa Rican diet: The ‘No Sugar’ challenge

Costa Rica’s cuisine has been influenced by global trends. Breaking up with added sugar is not an easy task, but we were determined to try it.
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Costa Rica Rents Keep Rising Even as Inflation Stays Low

Costa Rica’s cost-of-living squeeze is showing up in one of the places residents feel most directly: rent. Housing rents rose 3.67% between May 2023...

Chris Hemsworth Returns to Costa Rica for Beach Vacation

Australian actor Chris Hemsworth is vacationing in Costa Rica, where he has been seen surfing, walking the beach and taking photos with fans on...

Costa Rica Prices Rise Again as Gas, Bus Fares and Travel Costs Climb

Costa Rica’s consumer prices rose again in June, with higher gasoline prices, bus fares, airfares and travel packages putting pressure on households, commuters and...

Strong 5.4 Earthquake Shakes Costa Rica Near Jacó

A strong earthquake shook Costa Rica shortly after midday Tuesday, with reports of movement across the Central Pacific, the Central Valley and parts of...