After calling Costa Rica home for many years, I’ve witnessed both the beauty and hardship of life in this tropical paradise. While postcard images spotlight pristine beaches and rainforests, many ...

Photo via Costa Rican Consulate. I moved to Costa Rica 30 something years ago shortly after my 37 th birthday to Barra del Colorado. Barra is the ultimate pueblo in Costa Rica just south of Nicaragua ...

There are so many reasons to retire in Costa Rica. Chief among them is that life is easy in the tropical land of “pura vida” — and so is making the decision to relocate to this small Central American ...

In the lush green hills of Costa Rica, women are doing more than keeping ancient traditions alive. They’re also teaching visitors how to live in a better way for Mother Earth. These women, hailing ...