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 [...]

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 [...]

Even Fergie can’t resist the draw of Guanacaste. Yes. It’s true. Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, and husband Josh Duhamel of Transformers, arrived in the country last Thursday and are now said to be staying at Hacienda Pinilla. The event was Ecoweek. A golf tournament featured at the luxurious Hacienda Pinilla along the Pacific [...]

Guanacaste, Costa Rica has quietly become an international hot spot. While many consider Paris, Rome, Sydney, South Africa, the Caribbean, and Rio de Janeiro to be top picks, the hard to pronounce Latin providence of Guanacaste is rising in popularity every day. As recognizable as San Jose is to the rest of the world, the [...]