Former top model, entrepreneur and environmentalist Gisele Bundchen, spoke about her love for Costa Rica during her participation at the Omina 2018 sustainable fashion and lifestyle summit which was held at Texas Tech University in Avenida Escazu. Bundchen was one of the guests at the Omina Summit and presented the book Drawdown along with author Paul Hawken; Drawdown a comprehensive plan to r...

The annual LGBTI diversity parade – Pride Costa Rica 2018 will take place July 1 in its ninth consecutive year. The event will start at noon leaving from the Leon Cortes statue in La Sabana and will go through Paseo Colon, 2nd Avenue and will finish at the Plaza de la Democracia. Javier Umaña, coordinator of the event commented that the public will enjoy a colorful event with the participat...

June 7 through June 9 important figures will gather in Avenida Escazu in Costa Rica, “to propose and implement alternative lifestyle paradigms bases on social and environment justice”. “Omina 2018 is the biggest sustainable fashion and lifestyle event in Latin America; the word –Omina is Latin and means omen, its an non for profit initiative created with the objective of inspiring people to ch...

A lot has been said about the cost of living in Costa Rica, and for the most part we can safely say that you can save money on  services such as medical and dental care as well as real estate for example, but you will spend a lot more on other commodities such as clothes, cars and electronics. In Costa Rica your lifestyle has a big influence in how much you spend on a month to month basis. A da...

The National Theater of Costa Rica, which was recently declared a National Symbol of Historic Architectural Heritage and Cultural Liberty will open its doors to national and foreign tourists this weekend to offer a unique tour of the theater, where visitors will get so see some rooms and areas of the building usually not accessible to the public. This Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 from 10...

If you are always looking for new ways to spoil your dog, here’s another alternative, this weekend the first Doggie Food Fest event will be taking place at Terrazas Shopping Center in Lindora, Santa Ana. On Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 enjoy fun activities with your dog starting at 11 a.m. and through 5 p.m. The activities begin both days with a short walk “Together is Better”, follow...

The hotel chain Selina, which focuses on millennials and offers “hostel” style lodging, chose Costa Rica as the site to establish its first wellness center, Vida by Selina. “Secluded in the foothills of Costa Rica’s Montes de Oro, Vida by Selina is a hidden oasis with expansive views of the Pacific. Greet dawn with a peaceful vinyasa. Venture down to the fruit orchard to pick fresh mangoes and...

Former model and television host Lynda Diaz, is in the intensive care unit of the Clinica Biblica in San Jose, Costa Rica after health complications resulting from a cosmetic surgery. Diaz, a native from Puerto Rico, but who lived in Costa Rica for over 20 years where she developed her career, is now 46 years of age and has been living in Miami, Florida for the past few years. Once one of the ...

Costa Rica once again holds a privileged position in the InterNations’ Expat Insider Report, as the second best place for expats thanks to its “warm welcome and pura vida vibe”. “If you’re looking to make friends, Costa Rica is the place to go. It ranks first in the Finding Friends subcategory, taking the top spot for every question. Expats say it’s easy to make local friends, with almost one i...

“Chepe se Tatúa” is the name of a tattoo marathon campaign, organized by the Costa Rican Technology Institute and the project “Chepe se Baña”, which provides homeless people of San José with the opportunity to take a shower and have access to a bathroom in a bus adapted for this purpose. The marathon hopes to raise funds to modify a bus into a mobile barber shop. Those interested in getting ...

It’s a once in a lifetime experience, the possibility of seeing Roger Waters in concert in Costa Rica may not happen again,  thousands of fans were counting the minutes for the tickets to go on sale on April 30. By 7 p.m. on Monday over 20,000 tickets had already been sold and the majority of the locations were already sold out (The Wall, Animals, Wish You Were Here and The Dark Side of the Moo...

Photo Credit: José Cordero. 27-year-old Natalia Carvajal was elected as the new Miss Costa Rica 2018 in an event celebrated on Friday, April 27. Carvajal, is a publicist and former television presenter; she stood out among the nine competitors and received the highest scores from the jury in the three categories, bathing suit, night gown and personality. Larissa Sancho from Puntarenas w...

Over the past few weeks Costa Rica has been the site of multiple world class sport fishing events. The Los Sueños Signature Triple Crown The Offshore World Championship Sport Fishing Tournament The Marina Pez Vela Open The Quepos Billfish Cup Costa Rica is quickly becoming one of the most important destinations for sport fishing aficionados in the world. The variety of marine s...

Saturday is here and the weather is beautiful in Costa Rica, if you are looking for something to do to get you out of the house on this day there are two gastronomy festivals you’ll want to check out Taste: The Taste “pop-up” gastronomy festival combines food, drinks and music. The event will take place in the parking lot of the Real Intercontinental Hotel in Escazu today, Saturday, April 21, s...

Its April 20 or “weed day” as many call it and the consumers of marijuana in Costa Rica celebrate this day by smoking of course. The theories on how 4/20 became a code for pot smoking are many and no one can say for sure which one is the true story, but the fact is that April 20 has become internationally known as weed day, events are held in many countries to advocate for the legalization of c...

The Costa Rican Youth Ballet (Ballet Juvenil Costarricense -BJC) announced the creation of the first Professional Classic Ballet Company in Costa Rica. With 24 years of experience, the BJC is creating the National Ballet of Costa Rica with the purpose of giving Costa Rica its first formal classic ballet company, “we want to give the country an artistic and cultural gift for the enjoyment of ...

Pink pigs that appeared in different areas of San Jose, created expectation among fans during the weekend, and the concert has not officially been confirmed, Roger Waters will be offering a concert in Costa Rica November 24 at the National Stadium. The former bass player, singer and songwriter of the band Pink Floyd, confirmed the news through social media. The production company Move Concerts ...

A giant inflatable pink pig surprised people in San Jose, as it appeared above the National Stadium in Costa Rica on Sunday evening. The balloon stayed up for a couple of hours and apparently it is a marketing strategy to generate expectation for a show that will be soon coming to Costa Rica and most likely will take place at the National Stadium. Also, reports from flyers with pink pigs an...

If you are a big fan of orchids you can’t miss the National Orchid Expo in its last day this Sunday, April 15. The expo takes place in the underground parking of Paseo Metropoli shopping center in Cartago, where a large variety of national and international orchids will be showcased, close to 3000. 10 orchids association are taking part of this event, where rare flowers can be appreciated an...

Cézanne-Portraits of a Life is the new documentary film part of the program Exhibition on Screen that will be screened at the Magaly movie theater in Barrio La California, on Tuesday, April 24 and Sunday, April 29. Paul Cézanne was a French artist and post-impressionist painter, Portraits of Life is dedicated to his portrait work, “One can’t appreciate 20th century art without understanding the...

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week San Jose has become one of the most expected events not just of the fashion industry but of the entertainment world in Costa Rica and the region, this years edition will take place Wednesday May 2 through Saturday, May 5, at its usual venue, the Real Intercontinental Hotel in Escazu. Earlier this year the organization of the MBFWSJ had announced he participation o...

Internationally renowned classical ballet company Bolshoi Ballet will have presentations in Costa Rica May 12 and May 13 at the Melico Salazar Theater in downtown San Jose. Saturday May 12 the show will begin at 8 p.m. while on Sunday, May 13 the presentation is scheduled at 5 p.m. The Bolshoi Ballet is based at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, Russia; founded in 1776, it is ne one of world’s ol...

American singer, songwriter and actress Demi Lovato had a concert scheduled in Costa Rica May 1st, however, the announcement was made today that the same has been cancelled. “I’m absolutely heartbroken that I have to make this announcement today… due to production issues, we have to move the South America #tellmeyoulovemetour dates, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Panama. I’m devastated we had to remov...

The famous theater show Fuerza Bruta (Brutal Force) will have presentations in Costa Rica in the month of May, at the Palacio de los Deportes in Heredia, the dates have not been announced yet but it is expected to be in the country for at least two weeks. The immersive spectacle has had presentations in 35 countries and 58 cities, this will be the first time in Costa Rica where they will bring ...

Many times when we publish articles where Costa Rica is listed as one of the top destinations to retire/live in these articles refer to the country as “affordable”, we get comments from our readers stating their strong disagreement with these affirmations always wondering how much it really cost to live in Costa Rica? Well, the answer is far from simple; there are many things to consider, for i...

Kololo Ramen – Korean Casual Dining, opened its doors in Plaza Tempo, Escazu, Costa Rica after an investment of close to $200,000.00. This new option offers a variety of the famous noodle soup with delicious broth and a combination of different ingredients, but the menu also has plenty of other dishes, including gluten free alternatives and vegetarian options. Jjajang Myeon (noodle dish with th...

Costa Rica is the “happiest” country in Latin America, according to the World Happiness Report 2018, which ranks 156 countries by their happiness levels, and 117 countries by the happiness of their immigrants, the report is elaborated by experts of the United Nations. “The main focus of this year’s report, in addition to its usual ranking of the levels and changes in happiness around the world,...

Pole dance combines dance and acrobatics, it requires a lot of strength, coordination, flexibility and ability and besides being very sexy it is also a great exercise. The times when pole dancing was considered vulgar are behind us, and now pole dancing has gained a lot of popularity as a form of fitness, an exercise that will not only help build your muscles and stay fit, but will also do wond...

Karina Ramos, and the twins Esteban and Douglas Castillo were invited to take part of the L.A. Fashion Week to take place March 12 to the 16th. Ramos just took part on one of the side events of the New York Fashion Week in February. Esteban, who is Karina’s boyfriend participated in the casting for the LA show and was selected, the organization then informed him they also wanted his twin brot...

The second edition of the popular Art City Tour in its 2018 season will take place March 14 under the slogan “Chepe nos une” (Chepe unites us) (Chepe is the way Costa Ricans’ refer to the capital city of San Jose). The free event will begin at 5 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m. Remember these tours can be done by bus or foot. “ 'Chepe nos une' is a metaphor that honors the dynamic of the city as ...

The musical Chicago had ten presentations last year at the Melico Salazar Theater in Costa Rica, the turn out was a great success and for this reason, Luciernaga Producciones will bring the famous play to the stage again from April 21 through May 6th in a total of twelve shows. “It is gratifying to know that people got interested last year, but it’s also a shame that so many were unable to get...

The Novillo Alegre Steak House in conjunction with Bodegas Norton (winery) invite BBQ lovers to a gastronomy workshop that will take place this coming Saturday, March 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mango Plaza in Alajuela. The cost to attend is of 15 thousand colones (close to $26.50) per person; professionals from EL Novillo Alegre and Bodegas Norton will be sharing their secrets with the partic...

We have all heard it, diet, an exercise routine and enough sleep will keep you from having to visit the doctor or having a serious health crisis. Exercise helps you keep stress under control, it helps you get in shape and get rid of the extra weight or build that lack of muscular tone that you may have noticed recently. Physical activity is in vogue, this is certainly a good thing, and we shoul...

Barrio Amón, one of the most traditionally upscale neighborhoods of Costa Rica, is undergoing a renaissance of sorts. As recently reported by the Sunday magazine of national newspaper La Nación, an exhibit of more than 100 paintings depicting scenes of this San José residential district was held at the Casa Cultural; the works of art were eventually transferred to the nearby urban campus of the Te...

The sixth edition of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (MBFW) San Jose already has its dates set for Wednesday, May 2 through Saturday, May 5 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Escazu. The most important fashion event in the country will once again give national designers and models the opportunity to showcase their talent and take their collections to other international runways. Leonora Jimenez...

Marcos Vose actually lives in the tree house of his mind overlooking water falls, tropical-rain forests, white-faced monkeys, majestic macaws, silent panthers and red-eyed frogs under blue skies, white puffy clouds and day moons. He has many paintings that reveal his address but no photographs -- for his world becomes reality at the end of his paintbrush. Rarely does anyone describe a fine-art ...

Out alone at sea in his small Hobie kayak Lance Clinton is King of Jaco Bay. Nobody can touch what this former Seattle stockbroker does in Costa Rica’s largest beach town. He’s a one-man wrecking crew armed with a fishing pole and a GoPro camera. Needless to say he loves the fight. “One of my favorite aspects of catching fish from a kayak is the adrenaline rush. Here I am in this tiny little pl...

Photo Credit: Esteban Chinchilla / FIA 2017 The XVI edition of the International Festival of the Arts (FIA) in Costa Rica will take place April 6 through April 15, and will include a total of 92 artistic groups, 18 participating countries and 162 presentations. Under the slogan “The window to discover art”, the FIA will bring together over 1100 professionals in 7 main sites that include, th...

Over 100 free activities for the entire family will be part of the Amon Cultural Festival that will take place Saturday, March 3 in one of the most historic and emblematic neighborhoods in Costa Rica, Barrio Amon. This is one of the most important urban festivals in San Jose, and this is its third edition. Concerts, art exhibits, dancing shows, video mapping, theater, workshops, tours are just ...

If there is one thing Costa Rica is not short off is bars, there are way too many bars in every single community, but many are targeted to a younger crowd 18-25, generally loud and crowded. When you are 30+ you much rather sit down and enjoy a nice conversation and good food with friends. Luckily, Escazu has a good selection of bars for adults over 30: Oveja Negra: In San Rafael de Escazu...