Tired Of White People’s Racism? There’s A Costa Rica Healing Retreat For That! Created by activist Andrea X, the getaway allows for Black women to live an existence outside of the white gaze.

White isn’t the only Black American woman who has traveled to Costa Rica for serenity. Real estate developer Simone White (no relation) planned to visit for three weeks in 2020—and never left.

In Costa Rica, Ray gets a lot of genuine, non-fetishized appreciation of her locs, and locals are pretty unfazed by Black women travelers. Meanwhile, we are a spectacle to the white North American ...

Costa Rica is a destination that’s extremely popular amongst Black travelers because of its laid back nature-focused vibe. While there are tons of ‘musts’ to get into, like hiking active ...