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Sep
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Visit Limon, Costa Rica!!
Limón is the province where most of Costa Rica’s “black” population resides. Today, in a major initiative to combat discrimination, each August 31st, Costa Rica commemorates El Día del Negro or Black’s Day. On that particular day, there are parades, ethnic music and food festivals, meetings, and other activities that strive to showcase the role... Continue Reading
11
Jul
Joining Clubs and Groups in Costa Rica
Single people often need to be a member of clubs in Costa Rica to stay entertained. Couples have each other, but often they don’t share much interest in common. Also, many expats do not find it easy to learn and speak Spanish fluently. Learning a foreign language does not come easily for everyone. Therefore, there... Continue Reading
7
Jun
Traveling to Costa Rica in the Rainy Season
If you plan your visit right, you can enjoy paradise (almost) all to yourself, for less, and still not get rained on all day. Here are some more tips to help you plan. With the arrival of the rainy season in June, it’s as if a switch has been flipped. Suddenly everything transforms into a... Continue Reading
18
Jan
Be careful with the Portuguese Man o’ War in the Caribbean!
When you are visiting the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, be careful, since the Center for Research in Marine Sciences and Limnology (CIMAR) of the University of Costa Rica issued an alert for the presence of these animals in this area. How does it affect the human being? According to a statement from CIMAR,... Continue Reading
4
Dec
Afro Caribian Limon Costa Rica
The history of Costa Rica cannot be told without recognizing the critical sociocultural contribution of the Afro-Caribbean community. African heritage in Costa Rica dates back to the colonial period when Spanish conquistadors brought a few slaves to the country in light of the difficulties they faced in enslaving the indigenous. The first significant arrival of... Continue Reading
17
Sep
Plan a Family Reunion in Costa Rica
One of the important privileges of owning a guest house is being a part of family reunions. Gerald Mitchel from California, visited Grecia for dental work and while in the area planned a small family reunion at La Terraza Guest House B&B. Gerald has been traveling to Costa Rica from the US for more than 20... Continue Reading
15
Sep
A Visit With My Canadian Friends/Family
Labor Day I traveled from San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) to the Toronto, Canada Airport (YYZ) . I traveled to spend the holiday with my Canadian friends Paul and Karen Bollenbach, in Kitchener, Ontario Canada. Kitchener is a city in Southern Ontario, Canada. Located approximately 100 km west of Toronto, Kitchener is the seat... Continue Reading
6
Sep
My Golden Years in Grecia, Costa Rica
My husband Charles and I retired the 1990’s. It was impossible for us to understand all of the immediate and future lifestyle changes we would face in our “Golden Years.” In the autumn of life, we wanted to fully embrace that season. Create a second childhood filled with titillation, activity, excellent health, and longevity. We... Continue Reading
15
Jul
Precious Gifts for Little Girls
Many of my remarkable guests are vacationers with big soft hearts. Linda and John Crane from South Carolina visited La Terraza Guest House for the first time in October 2015. John, a Disabled Army Vet, managed several USP Offices before retiring. His lovely wife Linda is also a retired postal worker. By coincidence, I discovered... Continue Reading
15
Jul
Single Female Travels Alone Safely in Costa Rica!!
A beautiful single lady, Gay Pulner from El Paso, Texas traveled alone to La Terraza Guest House three months ago. Before her arrival, we chatted on the telephone several times planning her adventure. Single, female, and traveling alone. It appeared to me that her primary goal was to jump in a rental car and drive... Continue Reading