Star triathlete Beth Gerdes and child enjoy a tender family moment Endurance Sportswire - PLAYA OCOTAL, Guanacaste, Costa Rica—RaceQuest, a travel and event management company focused exclusively on the unique training and travel needs of athletes and their families, announced the addition of champion professional triathletes, Luke McKenzie and Beth Gerdes to the star-studded lineup of the tra...

Source: Wikimedia Commons The body of a tourist from the United Kingdom was recovered from the beach in Playa Matapalo, located in the Carrillo canton of the Guanacaste province, part of the Gold Coast of Costa Rica. The man has been identified by officials as John Clancy, a 70-year old tourist who had checked in at the luxurious Riu Palace hotel a few days before. According to a news repor...

Villa Manzu November 3, 2015 6:41 PM EST - SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 11/03/15 -- As Europe copes with chaos on its borders and refugees are streaming out of disintegrating Sinai and Red Sea states, travelers to most parts of the world remain undaunted. A recent survey by the Travel Leaders network of travel advisors reveals that despite the instability roiling around the Mediterran...

Source: Flickr San José, Costa Rica - October 19, 2015 /MarketersMedia/ — Americans and Canadians alike are flocking to Costa Rica, and not just to visit. A new, free report at WeLoveCostaRica.com looks into the phenomenon, pointing out in particular what these committed newcomers from the north appreciate most about the country's Papagayo region in the province of Guanacaste. North Americans ...

22/09/2015 - Madrid / TRAGsa Press Release -- A total of 51 professionals, all of them technicians and in charge of ecotourism in Wild Protected Areas at Costa Rica’s National Network of Preservation Areas (SINAC) took part in the courses given by professionals from Grupo TRAGSA, and which had as their main goal to strengthen the capabilities and knowledge of the workers from the above institution...

Source: Wikimedia Commons Since Costa Rica is blessed with a Caribbean coastline, many diving and snorkeling enthusiasts tend to pursue their passion on that side of the country, thereby missing out on the great opportunities located on the opposite side. The northern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is home to an underwater paradise, but there are issues with visibility that can alleviated with th...

In an effort to prevent interference by awful tourists who have previously disrupted nesting sea turtles in Costa Rica, the Ministry of Public Security (Spanish initials: MSP) has alerted officers from a special police unit to deploy to Playa Ostional, province of Guanacaste, in case they are needed. According to a news report filed by Pablo Rojas of online news daily CRHoy.com, the MSP has rea...

Source: MSP CR Officers from Fuerza Publica, the national police force of Costa Rica, arrested a man under suspicion of illegal hunting. The incident took place in a dry tropical forest area of Bagaces, in the province of Guanacaste. The suspect has been identified as a Costa Rican man by the last name of Castro. He was approached by officers who were patrolling remote areas where neighbors...

Source: CSMT Press Advantage News Release - September 16. 2015 -- The Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy in Samara, Nicoya, has announced that they will have an award winning instructor joining them on their faculty for part of their fall session. Ruth Werner will be joining the school this fall to assist in educating students of the 2015 Mariposa class. "We're excited to have Ruth join our ...

U.S. Army photograph by Sgt. 1st Class Anna Doo, New Mexico National Guard Public Affairs NCO Story by Sergeant First Class Anna Doo of the 200th Public Affairs Detachment, New Mexico National Guard CUAJINIQUIL, Costa Rica - In a place where bicycle-powered transportation is the norm and a hammock sways in the soft breeze at every home, the "Pura Vida" relaxed lifestyle permeates all aspect...

Mindvalley Media Announcement – Five years since its inception in 2010, Mindvalley’s Awesomeness Fest returns to where it all started: to magical Costa Rica. The incomparable beauty of its landscape (ranging from tropical forests, mountains with waterfalls to sun-splashed beaches), its perfect climate, and unspoiled nature have made Guanacaste one of the most visited areas in Costa Rica. The...

Main street through Samara Guanacaste Forensic agents from the Office of Judicial Investigations (Spanish initials: OIJ) in Costa Rica are currently investigating the apparent drowning of a man in Playa Samara, one of the Gold Coast beaches of the Guanacaste province. According to a late-night news report published by daily tabloid Diario Extra on Sunday, the preliminary forensic report indica...

Source: Flickr Commons Four days ago, residents of a small community in the municipality of Nicoya, province of Guanacaste, were concerned about the whereabouts of a 75-year old neighbor, a Canadian expat who lived a serene life in Costa Rica. Yesterday, some of his neighbors decided that it would be prudent to force their way into the small apartment the man rented. Sadly, they found out that...

TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - August 17, 2015) - The ideal choice for the would-be adventurer not willing to compromise on comfort, Signature Vacations' new Off the Beaten Path program will offer the perfect balance between eco-adventures and all inclusive relaxation. Combining a stay in one of the tour operator's leading resorts with a series of full or half day excursions, the new vacation concept...

On the North side of the Rincon de la Vieja volcano national park, right in the mountain rainforest, lies “Heaven on Earth”, also known as The Blue River Resort & Hot Springs and the Blue River Estate. Make no mistake about it, visitors here feel like they are stepping into a page of National Geographic Magazine. In real estate it is said that “Location, Location, Location” is the utmost quali...

Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. Source: Wikimedia Commons Economic hardship, relationship conflicts and family turmoil led three men from the Santa Cruz, province of Guanacaste, to take their own lives within 24 hours. According to a news report filed by Marco Ureña of Guanacaste online news website Primero en Noticias, all three men chose hanging as their means of suicide.   The first repo...

Playas del Coco Beach in Guanacaste Orlando, Florida – July 22, 2015 – (INTUITION by Perspective Group) -DAE invites members on an ecotourism vacation of a lifetime with excellent bonus, rental and exchange availability on Costa Rica’s spectacular Guanacaste Coast. A vacation here offers the opportunity for adventure, R&R and luxury in a region where unspoiled tropical forests, sun-spla...

Source: MSP Two suspected poachers were arrested this weekend by officers from the National Coast Guard Service of Costa Rica in Playa Amor, located in the Santa Cruz canton, province of Guanacaste. According to official communication CP-1301-2015 from the Ministry of Public Security (Spanish initials: MSP), the suspects were caught with 165 sea turtle eggs, specifically from the Lepidochelys ...

Wikimedia Commons After months of hopeful speculation, careful planning and diligent construction, the second Hard Rock Cafe franchise in Costa Rica will open its doors to the sizable tourist and expat community of Playas del Coco in the province of Guanacaste. According to a news report filed by entertainment reporter Ariel Chaves Gonzalez of daily tabloid Diario Extra, the Hard Rock Cafe ...

Scriptapalooza The Scriptapalooza Fellowship program was developed to honor dedicated writers and to help accommodate their creative process and skills. Creativity has many interruptions; most of them legitimate reasons, such as dealing with life. Isolating yourself from all of your demands is not an easy task. "This new fellowship will give its recipient the opportunity to focus solely on his...

Playa Grande Playa Grande, Costa Rica, July 1, 2015 – The Hotel RipJack Inn located in Playa Grande, province of Guanacaste, is excited to announce that they are now compliant with all rules and regulations supporting disabled customers. "We are proud to be a fully compliant with Costa Rica’s new rules and regulations regarding access for people with disabilities," stated Annie Corredor the...

Source: Embassy of Canada As Canadian expats in Costa Rica gather today to celebrate one of their most important national holidays, a few will reflect on whether this celebration is appropriately named. Though it may seem as if July 1st has always been known as Canada Day, this holiday has only been officially called as such since 1982, and some would like to revert to the old “Dominion Day.” ...

Google Maps screenshot of Isla Plata, Costa Rica. A 52-year old male tourist from the United States lost his life while vacationing in Costa Rica. According to a news report aired by national television network Teletica Channel 7, the lifeless body of Gary Douglas White was located by officers from the National Coast Guard Service of Costa Rica who responded to an emergency call over the weeke...

TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - Jun 23, 2015) - A perfect day at the beach? For many that's lounging with your toes in the sand. However, for some, hours of idling on the beach is, well, less than ideal. If you're in the "can't wait to get off your towel and do something" camp, no need to fret. The travel experts at Cheapflights.ca, the champions of simple travel search, have you covered with their To...

Condominium Pacifico in Costa Rica Wilkes-Barre, PA (PRWEB) June 18, 2015 - Sundance Vacations Keeps Travelers Engaged- One of the new Sundance Vacations destination located in Costa Rica , Condominium Pacifico, https://goo.gl/rjo5t6, provides a luxurious experience for travelers. The gated community overlooks the Pacific Ocean, providing a beautiful waterfront view from the resort. With modern ...

Playa Nosara, Guanacaste San Diego, California (PRWEB) June 12, 2015 -- The Frederick K. Swaniker Scholarship for Global Citizenship, formed in partnership with visionary African leader Fred Swaniker, has announced 18 inaugural recipients of the organizations’ signature award, which is designed to inspire the next generation of young leaders to propose solutions to global challenges and change...

Dark sand beaches of Playas del Coco in Guanacaste A tourist from the United States drowned in Costa Rica over the weekend during a cruise that he had arranged as part of his 52nd birthday celebration. The unfortunate incident took place in the Pacific Ocean stretch between Puntarenas and the beach resort town of Playas del Coco in the province of Guanacaste. James Warner had arrived in Cos...

Source: HealthRevive.com VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A new service is set to change the way people interact with their physicians. Available now as an online membership and on the Apple App Store, Health Revive (http://www.healthrevive.com) stores and maintains personal health information and lets patients communicate directly with their doctors. Gone are the d...

Source: Wikimedia Commons Powerful rip currents have once again taken the life of a foreign visitor who arrived in Costa Rica in search of fun and relaxation. This time, the setting of the unfortunate incident was the pristine Playa Flamingo, located in the province of Guanacaste, and the victim has been identified as a 40-year male from Italy named Giorgio Modula. According to a news report by...

Dreams Las Mareas Orlando, FL (PRWEB) May 13, 2015 -- For a great beach vacation without the crowds, book a trip for late August or fall. Members of Unlimited Vacation Club (UVC) by AMResorts can take advantage of the Kids Stay Free promotion, good at family-friendly resorts in top beach destinations, where the weather is glorious all year-round. The Kids Stay Free promotion invites members...

Dreams Las Mareas PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla (PRWEB) May 08, 2015 . BookIt.com is revealing a series of Top Ten resort lists this week, with categories ranging from Family Resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico to Brand New Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts (including the Dreams Las Mareas resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica). To kick off their annual reveal, BookIt.com today announced the biggest giveaway i...

Source: Tri-Hard (TRAVPR.COM) USA - April 28th, 2015 - Unlimited Vacation Club (UVC) by AMResorts continues its rapid expansion with the recent news that it will open eight new properties in Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean over the next three years. Upon completion, these latest additions will bring the total of UVC hotels to 45 with a combined 17,087 rooms in 23 destinations across Me...

Source: Fuerza Publica Officers from Fuerza Publica, the national police force of Costa Rica, detained 17 undocumented immigrants who were trying to cross the border into Nicaragua. The incident occurred in the canton of La Cruz, province of Guanacaste, specifically in the midst of the teak forest near the Peñas Blancas border crossing point, which is often used by perpetual tourists on visa r...

SAN FRANCISCO, April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Face it! Men want to look good and feel good, from head to toe, and are looking for better choices for their shave and skin care. With the sales of all natural and organic personal care products expected to grow to $13B by 2019 driving the growth of the overall personal care category and a population of 101.6 million men in America between 15 – 64 shopp...

Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Carol Pierson-Holding (3BL Media and CSRHub Press Release) - The California drought caused hydropower production to plummet by 46 percent. The silver lining? Solar power increased, making up for 83 percent of the hydropower decline. I’m a huge supporter of solar energy, which appears to be an inexhaustible and “free” source of energy. But an article in this wee...

Photograph from a Santa Cruz brothel in the 1960s Most of the research conducted on the topic of prostitution in Costa Rica tends to be concentrated in the Greater San Jose Metropolitan Area (Spanish acronym: GAM) and on the phenomenon of sexual tourism, which has been on the increase over the last few years. Almost invariably, academic researchers who study prostitution in Costa Rica focus...

Source: Facebook Celebrated actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are often considered to be Hollywood royalty, and they recently visited Costa Rica to enjoy the Gold Coast beaches of the Guanacaste province. The fabulous couple and their two children were in Costa Rica to relax during Spring Break. According to a news report filed by Allan Andino of national newspaper La Nacion, ...

Source: Wikimedia Commons A 42-year old woman from Norway who came to Costa Rica in search of a controversial addiction treatment suffered a fatal heart attack after ingesting ibogaine, a hallucinogenic substance derived from plants native to Western Africa. According to a news report filed by David Delgado of national newspaper La Nacion, the Norwegian woman passed away in 2014, but her cause...

A 73-year old expat from the United States lost his life in an automobile crash that may have been precipitated by a cardiac arrest. According to a news report published by daily tabloid Diario Extra, the fatal accident took place during the early morning hours of Tuesday on the road that connects the cities of Bagaces and Cañas in the province of Guanacaste.   The departed expat has be...

Snapper. Source: Wikimedia Commons The Nicoya Peninsula artisanal snapper fishery located in the nearshore waters of the Nicoya Peninsula on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica has voluntarily entered the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) full assessment process. Targeted species in the fishery are spotted rose snapper (Lutjanus guttatus), yellow snapper (Lutjanus argentiventris), and tallfin cro...