El Niño is definitely having an effect on the weather in Costa Rica, but not for long… May usually brings about the first rains here in the Guanacaste region. But this year, at the beginning of May, Playas del Coco experienced a heat wave instead. Temperatures reached 39 degrees celsius or 102° degrees fahrenheit! The …

There are many ways to add value to your home in Costa Rica. Here are some tips on how to get the most bang for your buck. If you’re a homeowner in Costa Rica looking to add value to your home, there are so many ways to do so. Whether you are on a budget …

Costa Rica doesn’t observe Daylight Savings Time. Here we discuss the reasons why and the effect it has on citizens and residents Costa Rica makes keeping time easy! You never have to worry about different time zones throughout the country or Daylight Savings Time. Conveniently located near the equator, Costa Rica enjoys 12 hours of …

Why are more and more millionaires investing in Costa Rica, and what does that mean for you? More and more millionaires have begun to leave the United States. The “American Dream” is failing. Millionaires are looking for opportunities as well as happiness, elsewhere. Costa Rica has become a destination for those searching for better investment …

The US Embassy in Costa Rica has just made it a lot easier for foreign residents to renew their passports. Here’s how. Great news! The US Embassy in Costa Rica now offers the option to renew your US passport by mail. You no longer need to go through the hassle of going to the US …