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PHOTOS: Stunning sunsets in Costa Rica
On my last second-last evening in Costa Rica I peeked outside at the end of the day and spotted this gorgeous sunset. Not too shabby right? ↓ These
Life in Limón: livin’ la vida local
Puerto Limón, a town considered by most Ticos (Costa Ricans) as that black sheep of the Caribbean family. Folks only stop in Limón because they’re basically forced to; they start
DRONE ALERT! The spectacular Caribbean shores from above
As I left the Caribbean I’m happy to see my hubby picked up an awesome hobby: capturing the best of Costa Rica by drone. These images were shot above the beautiful
PHOTOS: The casas of the Caribbean
As charming as the little houses beneath may look, life in the fields of Costa Rica is pretty tough. Behind the lines of the touristic and laidback towns such as
PHOTOS: Best portraits of the Caribbean
If there’s one thing that the people on the eastern side of Costa Rica are good at, then it must be organizing parades. It’s incredible how much creativity, rhythm and
PHOTOS: The lantern parade that kicks off Costa Rica’s Independence Day
On the 15th of September 1821, Costa Rica gained independence from Spain – just like the rest of Central America. Every year, this event is still celebrated with parades, traditional
PHOTOS: Afro-Caribbean Day in Limón
Each year, my current hometown – Costa Rica’s Caribbean port town – Limón throws a party on Aug. 31 to celebrate its vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture. The main event is a
PHOTOS: Independence Day in Costa Rica
During Independence Day in Costa Rica many festivities are going on in the country and the rest of Central America. Costa Rican towns, small and big, typically celebrate this day
Top 8 Caribbean beaches of Costa Rica
Swimming in turquoise waters, napping under palm trees (watch out for the coconuts!), riding some waves, watching the monkeys swing above your head: it obviously isn’t difficult to experience your
7 hours in Puerto Limón
Wait what? Yes indeed, you’re reading it correctly: a travel article about Puerto Limón, a town considered by many as that black sheep of the Caribbean family. Most people only
