In the tourism business I often get to see folks’ reaction to life in Costa Rica, or at least their sometimes shallow impression of it, as they receive their initial first-hand glimpse. There are inevitably the worn-out comparisons to the U.S. These usually concern things like quality of the roads, pollution emitted from old cars, and what many […]
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I can be critical of developed country cultures (without naming names). Are you put off by that? After all, I am from the U.S. and I guess in many ways I’m the proverbial pot who called the kettle black. I admit that, being a gringo, I’m often guilty of pretentiousness myself. It’s my way of denying (to the world […]
So hiking Chirripo, Costa Rica’s tallest mountain, is on your bucket list? If not, it should be! The hike to the summit of Chirripo is one of my favorite Costa Rica adventures. And an adventure it truly is! First of all, plan on at least two days to do it. I have done it twice and […]
Now here’s a topic that I know pretty darn well! I realize many of you wonder what to drink on your Costa Rica vacation. Well, here’s my Costa Rica booze post with your main choices in terms of Costa Rican national brands, as well as a few of my favorite imports from nearby Latin American neighbors… Beers… […]
Growing up I always looked forward to the transition between seasons. It always seemed to bring about a fresh outlook on life. That things were changing, hopefully for the better. I guess I’ve always been an eternal optimist, clinging to the idea that the future will be better than the past. When one thinks of a tropical […]
How do I really feel about prostitution in Costa Rica? Well, make no mistake about it, it’s BIG business here. First of all, I certainly don’t write any of this with even the slightest hint of judgment against anyone who participates, or has ever participated. I do certainly, however, condemn any form of exploitation of children […]
We love Costa Rica because it is warm. The people are gentle and do us no harm. The mountains are green and the jungles are too. Teaming with animals, like a natural zoo. There are beaches galore with every color of sand. And waves of all sizes, hey ain’t it grand! We came here to […]
The post today lists 10 “legitimate” risks of Costa Rica travel, along with Costa Rica Guy’s 10 tips for staying safe in Costa Rica… 1. Getting Robbed – keep your sh** with you (or at least within eye site if you’re a fast runner) and if renting a car, don’t leave anything in the car…anywhere…since valuables in […]
A month ago I launched a GoFundMe campaign. I’m calling it Looking for Light in a Tunnel. What follows is a brief summary of what it’s all about. Please check out the video as well… I started Package Costa Rica in 2004. I’ve been at it 13 years and have designed and managed literally 1,000’s […]
Would I ever admit to being such a pig as to have been drawn to this country on account of its women? Well if I did, I certainly wouldn’t be alone. But no, for me it wasn’t that….really! It was “strictly business.” But what does become apparent after a while, if you’re a man with […]
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