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If you’ve heard of Costa Rica, you’ve most likely heard the term “pura vida”. Pura vida is Costa Rica’s slogan, and directly translates to “pure life” in English. However, like many literal translations, it’s not actually the most accurate English explanation. To Costa Ricans, it means much more. It is

Did you know that Costa Rica tourism is on the rise?  3.1 million visitors picked Costa Rica as their holiday destination last year, 4.1% more than in 2018. Some came to see the rich biodiversity that makes Costa Rica an eco-tourism paradise. Others were drawn to the possibility of adventure,

Tulemar Resort is located just outside renowned Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the most beautiful areas in Costa Rica and home to iconic sunsets. The Tico Times recently featured a sunset photo from Manuel Antonio National Park as their pic of the day, and it’s easy to see why.

Green Season is a wonderful time to explore Costa Rica: there are less tourists, prices are typically lower, wildlife is more active, and more. However the Green Season is also when Costa Rica experiences the most rain. As we near December, Green Season draws to close and Dry Season begins.

If you’re a botanical enthusiast, add a trip to Costa Rica to your bucket list! Costa Rica was recently ranked as the 3rd top country in the world for botanical tourism. Over 25% of our land is dedicated to nature reserves and national parks, meaning there is plenty of flora

Have you ever wondered what Costa Rica means? Spanish for “rich coast,” its origins come from Christopher Columbus’ arrival in 1502 when he encountered natives wearing gold. While the material wealth that Columbus anticipated wasn’t quite there after further exploration, Costa Rica remains a fitting name for many other reasons.

Just in time for warm weather travelers, JetBlue has announced a new flight will be added to Costa Rica in November. This flight will be connecting New York and San Jose, a new route for JetBlue, who currently flies between Florida and Costa Rica. We hope that this new flight

There’s been a lot of good news stories surfacing in Costa Rica about the environment, which has been a breath of fresh air (literally!) when concerns are rising globally over climate change. On World Oceans Day on June 8th our president Carlos Alvarado signed a decree to restore and conserve

While you may think of lush, tropical green when you imagine Costa Rica, we’re also known for being blue. And not just because of the colour of our ocean, either. One of five Blue Zones in the world, Costa Rica is known for its residents living long, healthy lives. It

If you’re planning a trip to see us in Costa Rica, we have good news! Two airlines have announced new flights to San Jose for this fall. KLM is operating from Amsterdam to San Jose on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Meanwhile Air Canada will be flying to San Jose