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Things to Do for Kids in Costa Rica 26 Aug 2013 | 05:04 pm
Kids are welcome in Costa Rica. There’s a whole other meaning to the word ‘family’ in this country. Ticos consider it an essential part of life and they’ll happily go out of their way to help younger ...
Making a Good First Impression – Etiquette in Costa Rica 22 Aug 2013 | 03:50 pm
Yvonne Denman Photography / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND During your trip to Costa Rica you can expect to have to deal with a lot of different people. Ticos are usually informal, peaceful, and always willing ...
Fun, Cool, and Weird Facts about Costa Rican Life 20 Aug 2013 | 04:02 pm
It’s always handy to know something about the country you’re visiting before you actually get there. Even if most of the conventions don’t apply to you, it’s good to know as much about your destinatio...
The Adventure of Driving in Costa Rica 18 Aug 2013 | 05:52 pm
Talk about Costa Rica and you usually talk about the safari adventures in the jungles. You might talk about visiting the beaches and meeting some of the locals. Driving in Costa Rica is a scary expe...
Nightlife in Costa Rica – Clubs and Bars 16 Aug 2013 | 03:14 pm
VancityAllie / Foter / CC BY-NC-SA Costa Rica is a country renowned for its nightlife. Things really start to get hot after 10pm. If you’re visiting the country, you’re bound to indulge in the nightl...
Secure Your Dinner with Fishing in Costa Rica 14 Aug 2013 | 04:42 pm
Fishing trips are a great way to get away from everything and relax, as well as catch your dinner. Fishing in Costa Rica is a popular sport as its waters are teeming with aquatic creatures. Competitio...
Hola! Me llamo Katie. 3 Aug 2013 | 09:13 pm
Greetings from Costa Rica, friends! My name is Katie, I’m the new volunteer at Shaka. I arrived Thursday night and have spent the last couple of days getting settled in and getting to know the gues...
What You Need for a Fantastic Bird Watching Trip in Costa Rica 1 Aug 2013 | 07:05 pm
Costa Rica is famous for its bird watching opportunities. It’s hundreds of species unique to Central America and has taken great steps to protect them through establishing a number of national parks. ...
A Guide to the Major National Parks of Costa Rica 30 Jul 2013 | 06:42 pm
National parks in Costa Rica are all teeming with wildlife and cover 25 per cent of its total landmass. This is a country which takes pride in having such a diverse ecological system. It’s also the ba...
Visiting the Festivals in Costa Rica – What and When 28 Jul 2013 | 05:17 pm
Costa Rica is a country known for its laidback attitude and friendly locals. ‘Pura vida’ is the unofficial motto of this country, and it’s why they’ll take any opportunity to celebrate. During your st...
