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Featured listings
- Rioasis Pizzeria — Jacó, Puntarenas · Oldest Italian restaurant in Jaco Beach, since 1993
- Soulshine Avellanas — Avellanas, Guanacaste · It's Not a Place. It's a State of Mind.
- Sarco Architects — San Pedro, San José · Modern Costa Rican Architecture
- Serendipity Charters — Flamingo, Guanacaste · Dream. Explore. Treasure.
- Rocket Frog Divers — Flamingo, Guanacaste · Let's Go Make Some Bubbles
- Scuba Dive Costa Rica — Flamingo, Guanacaste · We Will Show You The Wonders of the Las Catalina Islands!
- Rica Freedivers — Quepos, Puntarenas · Discover the life-changing experiences that freediving courses offer
- Pronto Italian Street Food — Santa Teresa, Puntarenas · Always Fresh, Always Ready. Takeout & Delivery Too.
- Sepalo Restaurante — Jacó, Puntarenas · A Healthier Food Alternative
- Tulemar Resort — Quepos, Puntarenas · Discover the Premier Resort in Manuel Antonio
- Uvita Landscape & Construction — Uvita, Puntarenas · Ready To Build Your Dream Home?
- Ylang Ylang Beach Resort — Montezuma, Puntarenas · Experience the Best of Costa Rica at Ylang Ylang Beach Resort in Montezuma
- Crossfit Potrero — Potrero, Guanacaste · Welcome To a Different Kind of Strong!
- Avellanas Surf School — Avellanas, Guanacaste · Chasing Waves In Costa Rica's Gold Coast!
- Surf With Tamarindo Surf & Tours — Tamarindo, Guanacaste · Private and Group Surfing Lessons in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- We Speak Spanish — Santa Ana, San José · Where expats & residents have been learning to speak Spanish since 2010!
- Catarata Leona Waterfall — Curubandé, Guanacaste · Discover The Natural Wonder of Catarata Leona
- El Patio de Café Milagro — Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas · A Taste of Paradise: Manuel Antonio’s Favorite Restaurant & Coffee Roaster.
- Shanahan Legal — Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas · A Tradition of Trust in Costa Rican Real Estate and Corporate Law
- Gusto Beach Club Samara — Sámara, Guanacaste · Authentic Italian culinary experience with a modern touch by the beach.
- Restaurante Mangata — Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas · Oceanfront Peruvian Fusion on the Pacific Coast
- Tamarindo Constructions — Tamarindo, Guanacaste · Building Trust with Quality Work - We'll Get The Job Done!
- Beachside Clinic — Huacas, Guanacaste · Your Health Is Our Priority
- Frijoles Locos — Playa Grande, Guanacaste · Welcome to Frijoles Locos Surf Shop
- Bird of Paradise Hotel — Jacó, Puntarenas · Welcome To Bird of Paradise Hotel, Jaco
- Sharky's Tamarindo — Tamarindo, Guanacaste · Living The Sharklife
- Lawyers of Costa Rica — Escazu, San José · A full-service Costa Rican law firm serving expats since 1999.
- Jaco Mechanic — Jaco, Puntarenas · The best mechanic service in Jaco Beach with 24/7 emergency support.
- AC Playas del Coco — Playas del Coco, Guanacaste · INA-Certified Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Experts in Playas del Coco
- Jaco Heating and Air — Jaco, Puntarenas · Comfort On Call: Expert HVAC Installation, Repair, and Maintenance
Latest articles
- Above the Canopy: Exploring the Cloud Forests of Monteverde — Explore Monteverde, Costa Rica's premier cloud forest. Discover its biodiversity, the Quaker history of conservation & the unique flora of this misty highland.
- The Gateway to Arenal: Exploring the Wonders of La Fortuna — Explore La Fortuna, Costa Rica. The iconic Arenal Volcano, world-class hot springs & rainforest canopy tours - discover the best of the northern highlands.
- Costa Rica News Summary: Progress & Sustainability, May 2026 — A look at Costa Rica's progress in May 2026, renewable energy milestones, major infrastructure updates on Route 27, & shifts in the real estate market.
- The Twin Gems of Nicoya: Exploring Tambor and Montezuma — Discover the tranquil bays of Tambor and the bohemian spirit of Montezuma, two essential destinations on Costa Rica's stunning Nicoya Peninsula.
- Q & A with Moraya Ianoco - Owner of Ylang Ylang Beach Resort — Moraya Ianoco shares the history of Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, a family-run oasis in Montezuma known for its lush wildlife and long-serving staff.
- Business Owner Q & A with Clay McCutcheon, Walk On Water Adventures — Meet Clay McCutcheon, the owner of Walk On Water Adventures & Media, a professional surf and adventure guiding service based in Tamarindo and Avellanas. Learn about his journey from California to Costa Rica, the challenges and successes of his business, and his future plans.
- Business Owner Q & A with Vanessa Fischer, SnoShack Langosta — Vanessa Fischer, owner of SnoShack Langosta, shares her journey from Germany to Costa Rica, the challenges of starting a business in a new country, and her secrets to success. She also offers a fun insight into her personal life, including her travel preferences and favorite music.
- Santa Teresa and Malpais: A Laid-Back Paradise on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula — Tucked along the remote southwestern edge of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, the twin beach towns of Santa Teresa and Malpais have earned a reputation as two of the country’s most alluring coastal escapes. They are a magnet for surfers, yogis, nature lovers, and digital nomads seeking a relaxed yet adventurous vibe.
- Centuries-Old Danish Slave Ships Identified Off Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast — Marine archaeologists have confirmed that two long-mysterious shipwrecks off Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean coastline are Danish slave ships lost centuries ago. This discovery not only offers valuable insight into a little-known chapter of transatlantic history but also reconnects the local Afro-Caribbean community with its ancestral past.
- Q & A with Danny Badran - db Holdings (db Building, Bistro Langosta, Sidebar & Sno Shack) — Danny Badran discusses his journey to Costa Rica, the challenges and successes of his businesses, and his future plans for development in Playa Langosta.