Yes, you got it right: Costa Ricans hold a full moon party every time the white, mesmerizing, waning orb in the night sky appears above the coastal country. It’s known to be also famously celebrated in Thailand, drawing thousands of visitors from around the world. But the fun-loving and naturally festive Latin Americans do more…
Formerly known as a thriving fishing and farming village, the city of Samara used to be a well-kept secret among the upper class living in the area. As word slowly spread around about its long, pristine and pure white sands as well as its warm blue waters of the Pacific, Samara is becoming more and…
Just like any catholic country in the world, Christmas in Costa Rica is one of the most awaited and probably the most festive part of the year. With the four months of rainy season gone, kids out for their vacation from school and employees receiving extra money from their employers, Christmas in Costa Rica is…
If the Philippines has the Black Nazarene, Costa Rica has La Negrita. Also known as the Black Madonna, the Black Virgin or the Black Stone, it is a small, black rock which appears to emanate the image of the Virgin Mary. La Negrita is the Patron Saint of Costa Rica and is now kept inside…
If you think you’ve pushed your athletic boundaries, try La Ruta de los Conquistadores–Costa Rica’s extreme 4-day bike race and one of the world’s most hardcore races ever established. This extreme sport isn’t for the faint-hearted and the approximately 250 participants who come in every year from all parts of the globe have the same…