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Free Spanish Lesson 57. ¡Salud a tu mami [maw-mee]!

I first became familiarizado with esta parte of the cultura cuando I was visiting familias in Latin America with a native Spanish amigo. ...

Charlie’s New Life in Costa Rica. Touring San Jose with free video.

The secret to living in another country, even if you don't speak the language, is to say 'hello'. "Hello' is a word that, said with a ...

Popular HGTV Show Returns To Costa Rica.

This time, the popular HGTV show elected to focus on the beaches of northwest Guanacaste including Playa Conchal, Pirate's Bay (Bahia de ...

The 2013 Atenas Chili Cook-Off Supports Local Children’s Home. Come and have some fun with us on Sunday 10th February 2013

It's that time of year in Costa Rica where the weather is perfect; dry and sunny. The annual festivals are in full swing. Traditional ...

Poverty in Costa Rica. Chart comparisons.

According to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), in the past 10 years, Costa Rica has lowered the level of ...

Cost of Living in Costa Rica. January 2013 gas prices lower.

Living in Costa Rica and Enjoying the Beaches. “I think that sand had a lot to do with me moving here.”

There is an intimate feeling here; the cove stretches out like arms on either side making you feel as if you are in the middle of an ...

Moving Abroad and Living in Costa Rica With a New Baby

The fun really begins once you have had a baby abroad. Suddenly, you may not only be a first time parent, but far away from home and family ...

Retirement in Costa Rica…. Costa Rica just makes me smile.

Sooner or later, this smile will have to come off my face. I cannot spend the remainder of my days grinning like a person who has just won ...

How to Help Your Parents Through a Later Life Move With The Dos and the Do Nots.

DO start talking with your parents about issues that they (and you) may face with this move and their aging - make plans with, not for, ...