Are you ready to become a yoga teacher, but you want to be sure your training experience will truly knock your socks off? Becoming a yoga teacher is an experience that should change your life, so it’s important to choose … Read More
Forest Bathing & Earthing: Costa Rica
We all know how good being in nature can make us feel. We have known it for centuries. The sounds of the forest, the scent of the trees, the sunlight playing through the leaves, the fresh, clean air — these … Read More
Costa Rica’s National Holidays
January 1st New Year’s Day: Some people decide to stay at home meet their families or go out to bars and wait together for the New Year to come. This is also celebrated with a big dance in San Jose’s Parque … Read More
Getting To Cahuita, Costa Rica
There are many options to consider when you’ve decided you want to go on a yoga retreat. In previous posts, we’ve highlighted why Cahuita, Costa Rica is the best place for your wellness adventure, but perhaps you have reservations about … Read More
Costa Rican Flag
The flag of Costa Rica was officially adopted on September 29, 1848. The blue and white are the original colors used by the United Provinces of Central America, while the combined red, white and blue are modeled after the colors … Read More
Tropical Fruits of Costa Rica
Costa Rica may be renowned for its pristine beaches and lush rainforests, but it’s also home to many gardens that grow an abundant variety of tropical fruit. Try some for yourself by visiting the weekend farmers’ markets, sampling a fruit smoothie at a … Read More
Oropendola Bird: A Spectacle to Behold
Learn more about the Oropendola Bird and their Unique Mating Rituals The bird is called the Oropendola (often, and understandably, misspelled as “Oropendula”). It’s a largish bird that looks black from a distance but is actually dark brown, with bright … Read More
Learn more about Talamanca
The Goddess Garden is located in Talamanca. The canton of Talamanca is located in the extreme southeast of the province of Limon, Costa Rica. It is comprised of the districts of Cahuita, Bratsi, Telire and Sixaola, the area which has the … Read More
What to Do on Rainy Day in Costa Rica
There are two seasons in Costa Rica, rainy season and dry season. Some parts of the country are rainier than others, but if you are in Costa Rica between May and November, you can expect to experience some rain – from … Read More
Costa Rica: Among Happiest Places
Costa Rica is getting something right. The Central American country of stunning beaches, rainforests, and biodiversity, is also known for its stable democracy and educated population. Its president, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, said at Davos 2019: “Seventy years ago, Costa Rica did … Read More