The next stop on your day trip through the Central Valley of Costa Rica is another 30 minutes north at La Paz Waterfall Gardens. These beautiful gardens encompass an animal sanctuary, five ...

Here is a brief overview of the advantages and disadvantages of living by the beach or in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. Living by the Beach. First, the first issue is boredom. Other than going to ...

What to Eat at Costa Rica’s Dazzling Mercado Central. Wander the maze-like aisles of San José’s historic market for gallo pinto, picadillo, and anything else you could ever want .