Sarah Jordan

Keeping kids busy on a family vacation can feel like a full-time job taking away from the fact that you are supposed to be on vacation. Zip lines, waterfalls, and rafting will keep them entertained, but there is so much more to Costa Rica. Here are some budget friendly ways […]

Costa Rica is a place that lingers deep within your soul long after you leave. We all remember the first time we stepped off the plane onto Costa Rican soil, feeling that unexplainable energy that filled our spirits. From the lush green mountains, and hauntingly beautiful cloud forests to the […]

Chances are you shop local if you call Tiquicia home or spend enough time in Costa Rica. You head out to the feria, frutería y verdulería, pescadería and carnicería to enjoy all the fresh, wholesome goodness this country has to offer. For those yet to experience the supermercado in Costa […]

Costa Rica isn’t just another place on the map. Sure, it may be famous for its lush rainforests and pristine beaches, but what really makes it stand out are the unique things that set it apart from every other destination. Here are 10 fun and interesting facts about Tiquicia that […]

Spend a little time in Costa Rica, and you’ll quickly realize it is a country that plays by its own rules and has some pretty unique sayings. It may be known as the land of Pura Vida but sometimes all the “tiquismos“ can have you feeling pura loco trying to […]

Costa Rica continues to surge in its popularity as a top travel destination. In a country famous for its eco-adventures, many come to escape into the rainforest in search of exotic wildlife and discover paradise on Costa Rica’s tropical beaches. In turn, this can come with a price, especially for […]

New Year’s is celebrated in countless ways across the world with each country ringing in the New Year with its own unique traditions. Costa Rica, is no exception, loving any reason to celebrate, they know how to start the year off with a bang and maybe a little superstition. But […]

Guaitil is a community of true authenticity preserving history and time throughout the years, there are no replicas or facades here, just ingenuity and spirit. Nestled off the beaten path between Santa Cruz and Nicoya is where you will find the artesian pottery village of Guaitil, in Guancaste’s province often […]

September is an important cultural month in Costa Rica; it is the month of the nation, celebrating the country’s Independence Day. If you know Costa Rica, you know it’s a country with much love for one another, its beautiful nation and heritage. Respect and pride are seen on every corner, […]

Many that live outside of Costa Rica know Mother’s Day to fall on the second Sunday in May most likely if you are from Canada or the United States. However, here in Costa Rica Dia de la Madre is celebrated every August 15th. Although recognized on different dates, the sentiments […]