When it comes to managing your finances online, ensuring the safety of your payments and transactions is of paramount importance. Whether you are sending money to friends and family or making purchases, the security of your withdrawals is a top priority. Protecting your funds from unauthorized access and fraudulent activities is essential in today’s digital…
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How to Avoid Lost Luggage
A few weeks ago, we talked about what to do if your luggage is lost or delayed by the airline. Knowing what to do in that situation is helpful, but it’s even better if it never happens in the first place. The bad news: there’s no 100% guaranteed way to ensure your luggage makes it…
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Aug
Moving to Costa Rica
Moving to Costa Rica is the perfect choice for pretty much anyone. Enthusiasts of Latin American culture will find themselves right at home in one of Central America’s most peaceful countries. Under the hot sun and between the golden coastlines, you’ll find warm people with a reasonable cost of living! Costa Rica is a country…
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Mar
Immerse yourself in the culture
For those of you who have never been to Costa Rica before and don’t know what a soda is, it’s a local diner. They are found in every town, big and small, in every corner of this country. Sometimes they are strategically located at bus stations and in the downtown areas. They serve tasty food,…
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Mar
Costa Rica’s entry requirements during the coronavirus pandemic
Visitors can arrive in Costa Rica via a flight, sailboat, or yacht. The land borders remain closed for incoming tourists until at least April. Costa Rica does not require a negative coronavirus test, but travel medical insurance is necessary. Tourists must purchase insurance even if they have received a vaccine. Here are are the requirements…
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Mar
New Law to Attract Baby Boomers and Investors to Costa Rica
The Costa Rican legislature is currently reviewing a proposed law to incentivize Baby Boomers and Investors to move to Costa Rica. Costa Rica was a pioneer back in 1971 when it became one of the first countries in Latin America to create specific legislation to boost its tourism industry by offering incentives to foreign…
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Feb
Is it Safe to Visit in Costa Rica?
Is it Safe to Visit and Live in Costa Rica? People always ask if it is safe in Costa Rica. The facts will help your visit a little more stress-free. Just as in any country, some places are “safer” than others, and there is always the risk of something happening just about anywhere. If you are…
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Feb
Charles Owens – Owner of La Terraza Guest House B&B in Grecia, Costa Rica
Hola! Thank you for visiting my webpage! My name is Charles Owens. Owner of La Terraza Guest House B&B in Grecia, Costa Rica. Unlike most permanent residents of Costa Rica, I live in two countries. I enjoy living in Atlanta, Georgia, and Grecia, Costa Rica. When summertime ends in one place, I go to the…
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Dec
COSTA RICA – CARIBE pUERTO lIMON, pUERTO vIEJO & bRIbRI!
Before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores, Costa Rica – like other countries in Central and South America – was entirely populated by indigenous tribes. Prior to 1502, between 400,000 and 500,000 native people lived in Costa Rica in distinct cultural groups, spread out throughout the country. It is thought that at one point there…
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Costa Rica No Longer Requires a COVID-19 Test for all U.S. citizens starting Nov. 1
As Costa Rica prepares to welcome all American travelers on Nov. 1, the country announced it would no longer require a COVID-19 test for those who visit. In the announcement, obtained by Travel + Leisure, Tourism Minister Gustavo J. Segura said the move was to stimulate the economy but urged businesses to maintain health and safety protocol. Currently, the…
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Apr
National Parks ,Biological Reserves, Wildlife Refuges Close Access To Visitors
The closure will be in effect from March 23 to April 23 https://qcostarica.com/national-parks-biological-reserves-wildlife-refuges-close-access-to-visitors/
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Apr
Celebrate your Anniversary in Costa Rica
La Terraza B&B Attn: Charles and Janette Owens Greetings from Victorville, Ca. Just a short letter to thank you and your staff for an incredible adventure in Costa Rica. Drew and I thoroughly enjoyed the remarkable beauty of your bed and breakfast. The grounds were immaculate, and the facilities were clean, neat, and tidy. Our…
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Mar
Enjoy a Local Cuisine Cooking Class at La Terraza Guest House B&B
If you’re a foodie and want to incorporate that passion into an incredible Costa Rica vacation, the cooking class at La Terraza Guest House B&B offers guests a blend of traditional Costa Rican cuisine. A typical Costa Rican diet contains rice, beans, squash, yams, pejibaye, corn tortillas, papayas, and bananas. Such nutrient-rich foods have been linked…
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Feb
Visit Irazu Volcano National Park
No visit to Costa Rica would be complete without a trek to 11,260 feet and visit Costa Rica’s highest active volcano. On a clear day, you can see both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans or hike the 1-kilometer trail loop that winds between the crater lakes. Although it is has been dormant since 1965, earthquake…
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Jan
Often Ladies Travel Solo to La Terraza Guest House
Planning to travel. Solo to Costa Rica? La Terraza Guest House B&B is a must-visit for any Solo Female traveller looking for the adventure but also desires relaxartion, wellness and to bond with nature. La Terraza Guest House, in Costa Rica’s Central Valley. It is not far from the base of the Poas Volcano. Indeed,…
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Jan
New Airstrip in Quepos/Manuel Antonio
An airstrip at Managua de Quepos airfield is being rebuilt this year, as reported by the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT). The agency is reviewing bids from two national companies for the project that is estimated to cost $2.6 million. Work will start in February and is expected to be completed in 135…
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Aug
Health Care in Costa Rica is Excellent
By almost any standard, Costa Rica has some of the best healthcare in Latin America. There are two systems, both of which expats can access: the government-run universal healthcare system, Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, known as Caja, and the private system. Both health systems are constantly being upgraded—new hospitals, new equipment, and improvements in…
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Jul
Whale Watching July to October in Costa Rica
Would you like to see whales up close? Now is the best time. The high season for whale watching is already underway, specifically in the Costa Rican Pacific area. From the end of July and until October, about two to three pairs of whales can be observed per day, as they move through different areas…
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Jul
First Animal Abuse trial in Costa Rica Next Monday…
A woman will face a trial as a defendant after she tied her dog with a shoelace and caused a round neck wound. The Prosecutor’s Office investigated and accused a woman named González, who is suspected of committing an alleged crime of animal abuse to the detriment of a dog. The Prosecutor also said that…
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Jul
Costa Rica Best Beach Destination Award 2019Travel the world!!
Costa Rica has won an Experts’ Choice Award for Best Beach Destination. The award is bestowed annually by TripExpert, a review aggregation service based in New York, and is also based on 1.5 million reviews from professionals writing for magazines, travel guides, and other sources. Reviewers praised Costa Rica for its biodiversity and the many…
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Mar
Migratory Bird Festival celebrated in Osa
If you are a nature lover, the color of the birds and their flight, this is your kind of festival. The International Migratory Bird Festival took place over the weekend in Puerto Jiménez in Golfito. It was not only about bird watching but also about raising awareness on how plastic pollution affects birds. According to…
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Feb
Costa Rica Dominates Pineapple Market
Costa Rica dominates the fresh pineapple market. Two out of three pineapples traded globally come from Costa Rica. Half of all Costa Rican pineapples are sent to the US; the other half is shipped to the EU. Costa Rica has a share of 85 percent in the US. Of all pineapple imported by the EU,…
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Feb
Poas Volcano Erupts Again!!
Poás Volcano erupted early Monday morning, prompting the closure of its national park and explosive activity continues today. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 10000 ft (3000 m) altitude or flight level 100. Part of the Pacific Ring Fire Circle, Costa Rica…
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Nov
Pipa Fria (Coconut Water)
So what is pipa fria and why the rage? In other parts of the world, you may know it as coconut water, and it is more typically available in cans. If you are particularly lucky, you will find it simple without sugar or high fructose corn syrup added. In reality, the way to drink it…
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Nov
Magnificent turtle arrival in Guanacaste
Considered the birthplace of ecotourism, Costa Rica’s coast is home to dozens of important nesting beaches for four turtle species—leatherback, green, hawksbill, and olive ridley. Once again, the warm sand of Guanacaste welcomed the arrival of Kemp’s ridleys. The first massive arrival this month began on Friday when some turtles from previous arrivals were hatching….
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Oct
Jaguars in Costa Rica
A jaguar was seen touring Tortuguero National Park on Sunday. The recording was broadcast by the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE). The institution explained that everything happened during a visit of Minister Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, along with park rangers. That morning they saw four jaguars in the middle of the patrol work. MINAE celebrated…