Destinations

Activities

Fun and Free Costa Rica Culture: Halloween Masquerade Parades

The Tico Times - October 30, 2022

This Halloween, be a part of Costa Rica’s fun and free costumed tradition — fling yourself into the contagious festivals and parades that flood the streets during Día Nacional de la Mascarada Costarricense.

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Destinations

Serenity Boutique Hotel offers quiet retreat for Central Pacific visitors

The Tico Times - November 21, 2017

A Quepos hotel reopens with a new focus on peaceful calm, and a cooking school for visitors eager to learn about local flavors.

Destinations

Costa Rica’s Marlin Hole: Where Fishing Dreams Come True

The Tico Times - May 18, 2017

PUERTO JIMÉNEZ, Puntarenas — Forty miles south of the Golfo Dulce in the open Pacific Ocean, a 200-pound blue marlin was about to have...

Destinations

Change is coming to Corcovado National Park Costa Rica

The Tico Times - May 15, 2017

New rules at Corcovado National Park prohibit outside food, and some are not happy, but some say it's a change for the better.

Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio National Park administration moving to comply with Health Ministry orders

L. Arias - May 9, 2017

The entrance area at Manuel Antonio National Park will have more booths, benches and other improvements to reduce wait times and long lines.

Destinations

Nosara real estate market is red-hot (in a very cool place to live)

The Tico Times - March 9, 2017

For the right type of customer, Nosara has become a very popular place to buy real estate. Here are some pros and cons to consider.

Central Valley

Fun and free in Costa Rica: Día Nacional del Boyero (The Oxcart Parade)

The Tico Times - March 8, 2017

The Oxcart Parade on Sunday, March 12, in San Antonio de Escazú is Costa Rica’s traditional showcase at its best.

Central Valley

Costa Rica Oxcart Parade: Día Nacional del Boyero

The Tico Times - March 8, 2017

The Oxcart Parade on Sunday, March 12, in San Antonio de Escazú is Costa Rica’s traditional showcase at its best.

Coffee

10 restaurants in Nosara you don’t want to miss

The Tico Times - March 6, 2017

We spent close to six weeks in Nosara, usually eating out, and we came away impressed with a number of restaurants. Here are our 10 favorites.

Destinations

Nosara’s Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort is a stairway to heaven at sea level

The Tico Times - February 27, 2017

With its Balinese Buddhas, striking yoga studios and lush gardens and waterfalls, the 4-star Bodhi Tree is the most visually spectacular hotel in Nosara.

Conservation

Costa Rica unveils new stations in Corcovado National Park to attract tourism

The Tico Times - February 17, 2017

Costa Rican President Luís Guillermo Solís on Friday unveiled new installations designed to attract increased tourism to Corcovado National Park.