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An OTP interview with three young proprietors who made their dreams of opening retreat centers in costa rica come true. The South Pacific is home to dozens of modern retreat destinations nestled in the jungle covered mountains on properties that overlook the vast Pacific Ocean with its mix of sandy beaches and rocky outcroppings. The…
Health and happiness rely on some key factors and retirement in Costa Rica might be what you’ve been dreaming about your whole life Books and websites are filled with lists and quizzes to help you choose a destination for your ideal retirement. But when it comes to making your own decisions, things get personal. The…
Whether you’re just planning on visiting Costa Rica or you are thinking about moving here, you might be asking yourself: should I go to Santa Teresa or Uvita? You’ve heard about places in Guanacaste, like Tamarindo and Nosara, being densely populated and dealing with drought. You also know that you love the weather and the…
Escaleras, Costa Rica is a place that promotes a sense of wellbeing, deep relaxation, and attunement with the natural world. This is a community in the South Pacific that exudes a sense of grandeur that blends elegantly into the exotic landscape. Many have searched Costa Rica’s coastlines for their perfect location to begin the dream…
This week, our writer, Alexandra Luty, chatted virtually with local brewer and all around good guy, Todd Hinson, who, with his wife Jill and son, Toby, own Jungle Brew Cervecería and Casa Buena Vista in Serenity Gardens Eco Village where they are giving their all homesteading in Costa Rica. He graciously made himself available to…
As spring rounds the corner, it’s starting to feel like time to travel again — so here are 5 reasons to choose to visit Costa Rica in 2021 The world economy needs a travel rebound. You could use one, too. And countries like Costa Rica, whose economy is largely based around tourism, really need international…
Ciudad Cortes is a special place in South Pacific Costa Rica that is worth taking note of. When it comes to the Southern Zone, Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal are probably the top three most known townships. But there are many towns and neighborhoods in and around South Pacific Costa Rica that are worth taking note…
Healthy Living in Costa Rica Are you looking to live a healthier life and not sure where to begin? Maybe a change in scenery will help! A land as green and full of natural resources as Costa Rica easily attracts the types of people who care about their health and wellbeing and that of their…
To some, it may not seem like the best time to travel to Costa Rica in 2021. But that’s not the case for everyone. Some spent 2020 constantly rebooking their holidays and they are ready to spring out! Costa Rica opened its borders to the world in November and is taking every precaution to make…
Many people dream about becoming a Costa Rica expat but they worry that they might not succeed at such a big, life-changing move. We all know that retirees and free-spirited types love Costa Rica. We frequently read about Costa Rica in retirement blogs and magazines and we hear talk about a different kind of pura…