Photo via Costa Rican Consulate. I moved to Costa Rica 30 something years ago shortly after my 37 th birthday to Barra del Colorado. Barra is the ultimate pueblo in Costa Rica just south of Nicaragua ...

In Costa Rica, pura vida is a way of life. There's a guessable translation – "pure life" or "simple life" – but it's only by visiting the country, with your feet on the ground and your senses wide ...

Tourism has spiked in Costa Rica, with visitors trying to get a taste of the Blue Zone lifestyle. But as tourists flood the area, locals say key elements of the Blue Zone life are fading away.

Over the years I have found the following to be true: You can make some of the people laugh all of the time and most of the people laugh some of the time–and the remainder think you suck and you will ...

Living costs in Costa Rica are rising even as inflation plunges and the local currency, the colón, continues to strengthen — an unusual combination that has puzzled economists. The inflation rate fell ...

Explore investment opportunities in Costa Rica with stocks, real estate, and business ventures. Learn how to benefit from tax incentives and a growing economy.

This Central American gem is abounding in rugged terrain and rainforests. It’s the ultimate postcard destination with ...

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica has earned its reputation as a destination that offers far more than stunning beaches and lush rainforests.

Costa Rica is approximately the same size as West Virginia. With over 500,000 plant and animal species, Costa Rica is one of the world’s most biologically diverse countries. Scientists have estimated ...