One of the hardest parts was putting our whole Costa Rica itinerary together in a way that gave our family a good taste of ...

There’s a difference between the world’s most affordable place to live and the cheapest places to qualify for residency. When ...

I love farmers’ markets. Whether traveling here or abroad, I like to visit local markets that showcase regional products and ...

The traditions of Costa Rica give an account of a happy country ... to fulfill what was offered. At Christmas, many families come together to prepare the Christmas Eve dinner.

We spent weeks trying to embrace the local culture and fall in love with our new home For the first few weeks in Costa Rica, we spent ... we hadn't prepared for Christmas. We'd spent past holidays ...

Christmas is celebrated in many ways in many ... Then it’s on to arroz con pollo, Costa Rica’s national rice dish that’s made with green beans, peas, carrots, saffron, cilantro and a chopped ...

According to tradition, the hosts of the posadas offer their guests delicious Christmas dishes and desserts. The Christmas pasitos are a Costa Rican tradition in which families assemble a scale model ...

“El portal” or “el pasito” (the Nativity Scene) is very significant in Costa Rican households. This tradition has become very important throughout the years, especially for Catholics who celebrate ...

Christmas doesn’t just encompass ... El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. Yes. Las Posadas is a Catholic tradition that focuses on the biblical passage recounting the months before ...

Tamales go deep in Costa Rican culture and they are one of the most accessible ways to tap into your inner Tico, especially during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Market stands, restaurants and ...