Everyday we see more and more media coverage involving Guanacaste. But what makes this northern province of Costa Rica such a hotspot? Covering the most land mass of all seven provinces, Guanacaste has activity from one corner to the next. Let’s face it though – the area most dominant throughout media conversations is the Papagayo Peninsula. [...]

They say that Costa Ricans are the happiest people on Earth. Whether it’s the World Database of Happiness or the Happy Planet Index, Costa Rica regularly comes out on top in self-satisfaction about life. No surprise, given Costa Rica’s “pura vida” lifestyle. Curious about this pure life, I ventured to the town of Tamarindo, to [...]

You are probably wondering one of two things – possibly both – what are Chipko’s and what do they have to do with Guanacaste? Well first off, Chipko is a type of flip-flop sandal designed originally in India by founder Priya Dua. The word “Chipko” is a Sandskrit word meaning to stick. However there is [...]

Guanacaste is a buzz with the idea that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, or “Brangelina” as they are also known, will be vacationing in Guanacaste over the Christmas holidays. Furthermore, the rumor mill is alive with the idea that they are shopping for some Costa Rica real estate. The duo, who have Maddox, 10, Pax, [...]

As summer time emerges throughout Guanacaste, tourism facilitators like hotels, fishing charters, excursion tour companies and more, all are reporting an increase in numbers above last year at this same time. Could this be the positive sign the season is heading for a prosperous run? Let’s look a little deeper… How Guanacaste tourism directly affects [...]

This years rainy (aka green) season, has apparently taken a real round out of Guanacaste and paying close attention the areas around San Carlos. The green season 2011 saw the inundation of Guanacaste which wreaked havoc throughout the province. 250mm of rain fell here throughout a 12 day span causing flash flooding and the probable [...]