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 […]
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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 […]
I have written repeatedly about the incredible depth of biological diversity that exists in Costa Rica. And the variety of Costa Rica bird species is one aspect where that diversity is displayed dramatically. Have you ever wondered why out of all the creatures, birds tend to be the most delicate and beautiful of all? Maybe it’s […]
Sancocho, Aguardiente Antioqueño and Vallenatos are just a few things I’ve learned to enjoy over the last seven years. What am I talking about? C-O-L-O-M-B-I-A I’ve referred to the fact before in pasts posts that my wife is “pura paisa”, from Medellín, Colombia. Yes, that’s the former home of the now deceased Pablo Escobar and […]
Costa Rica is unique in many ways. One of its most dramatic and puzzling (to North Americans) attributes is its lack of a military and commitment to Costa Rica peace. Many ask how can Costa Rica be safe when there has been so much strife to its north and south without a military to protect […]
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 […]
Sometimes I run across things I’ve written years ago that still seem quite relevant today… Like this “matter full in Costa Rica” post from way back when…actually the reference to my age gives it away, since I’m now 53 (well, almost 54)… Maybe it’s just me, but it seems that there’s something different about the […]
People sometimes get the wrong idea about Costa Rica. Costa Rica is not Cancun, or Cozumel or Saint Martin. Sure we have our large, swanky and all-inclusive resorts, most of them tucked away up in the North Pacific (Guanacaste). But here is a little secret that will help you get the most out of your trip […]
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