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Why ticos make the best temporary boyfriend fairytales

I met Sergio last summer at the bar in the town I was staying. He was the bartender there and I was at the bar for the first time with some friends. Thinking I could dance, I got up with my best friend to salsa to the music and we were having some trouble. Sergio then came over and took me from her and started dancing. I could tell he was interested right away and I had such a great…

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Become a Spanish texting master with 1 simple button

If you spend any amount of time in Costa Rica you will quickly find out that a majority of your communication happens over Whatsapp. Because of this you’re going to be texting quite a bit. And like any good expat, you have to make the effort to speak Spanish, even over texts. via GIPHY Here’s the trick to becoming an expert Spanish texter. Your regular ‘Gringo’ keyboard looks like this: But, with a touch of a button…(That little symbol that…

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Costa Rica: Skier and Snowboarder’s paradise

Costa Rica is not only the best place in the world to surf warm water waves, but it’s also the best place to live if you’re a ski or snowboard fanatic. It doesn’t actually snow in Costa Rica, BUT you can ski all year round… via GIPHY That’s right, since Costa Rica is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, flying to and from your favorite ski destinations is super easy and cheap. More importantly, you can…

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Don’t believe the weather forecasts for Costa Rica!

You can’t believe everything you read online. Especially the weather forecasts for Costa Rica. As you probably know, Costa Rica has two seasons, the rainy season and the dry season. If you’re planning a trip down to Costa Rica during the rainy season, the 10 day forecast is probably going to look something like this: You see forecasts like this and you automatically think, “OH NOOOOO! IT’S GOING TO RAIN EVERY DAY OF MY VACATION!” Take a deep breath, close…

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The ultimate Tamarindo bus schedule

The public buses of Costa Rica are one of the best ways to get around the country. Unfortunately, some of the schedules are tough to find and tough to interpret. I put together this guide to help you get in and out of Tamarindo via public bus. Keep in mind that the towns of Santa Cruz, Liberia, and Huacas are relatively close to Tamarindo and have more frequent bus service between them and San Jose. Also, buses do not run…

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The most addicting drug you’ll find in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is not a place you want to travel to if you have a tendency towards addictions. Especially if you have an addiction of the dairy variety. Many people who travel to Costa Rica find themselves buying this dairy “drug” twice, sometimes three times a day. It’s available in almost every corner store. Trits are THE MOST addicting things you’ll try down here in Costa Rica. Trits are produced and distributed by Dos Pinos. They consist of vanilla ice…

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The best smartphone for traveling in Costa Rica

When it comes to traveling Costa Rica there are 4 main things you want with a smart phone. Inexpensive Ability to be unlocked Water resistant Quality camera Finding all of these in one phone is near impossible, until now. The Motorola Moto G combines all these qualities into one phone. Most importantly it’s inexpensive. It retails for only $179.99. That’s super important since you won’t have to worry to much if the phone gets lost or stolen. It comes unlocked,…

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Top 5 places to eat in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Tamarindo is a city made up of expats from around the world. Thanks to this you can get pretty much any type of food in the city. Here are the top 5 places to eat in Tamarindo: 1. Sprout Sprout combines amazing food with quick and courteous service. They have daily food and drink specials and some of the best pork sliders anywhere. Fried calamari and guacamole appetizers are not to be missed. 2. Falafel Bar If you’re craving some…

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The complete guide to surfing Pavones a.k.a “Dannyland”

Pavones is a magical place. It’s one of the longest left breaking waves in the world situated in a town that seems 50 years behind every other city in Costa Rica. There’s a lot of information floating around the internet about this place, but I’ve broken a simple guide to surfing Pavones. Where to stay, where to eat, and what to bring along with your journey to this magical place. Booties are your best friends Yes, you might look like…

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