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What is the Green Flash?
Have you ever witnessed the green flash at sunset or sunrise? After trading in my heels in New York City for a surfboard and camera in Costa Rica, I often heard that the green flash was common in sunsets in Costa Rica. So every sunset, I kept looking and hoping to see this elusive "green flash" of light as the sun passed over the horizon. But, I had no clue what to look for.
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Don't make this sunset chasing mistake.
Just because it rained all afternoon and the the sky is still gloomy, doesn’t mean there isn’t gonna be a sunset. Click here to find out why!
When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?
Did you know that the best time to visit Costa Rica is right now?!
Or in other words, my favorite months of the year in Costa Rica is November and December!
Why? Click here to find out!
Did you know Costa Rica has a mini "little summer"?
For a brief stretch during rainy season in Costa Rica the afternoon rains stop and the refreshing offshore summer winds come back for a mini summer / little summer, or what's called Veranillo de San Juan (verano means "summer" in Spanish).
What does Pura Vida mean?
If you've ever travelled to Costa Rica, then you most likely know + love the phrase "Pura Vida" as much as I do. But if your high school Spanish aka Español is a tad bit rusty, I probably have had you wondering what the heck I mean when...
What to pack for your Costa Rica vacation!
Are you planning a vacation to Costa Rica? Or replanning your trip to Pura Vidadise because the 'Rona cancelled your prior plans? Great!
If you're like me, planning the trip is the easier part -- it's deciding what to pack that's hard!
What is the weather like in Costa Rica in April?
Do you feel like this year is simply just flying by too?
How did April sneak up on us???
April used to be one of my favorite months with the arrival of Spring...Azaleas, Tulips, Cherry Blossoms, and that sweet smell of Spring rain!
BUT April in Costa Rica is a tad bit different than April in the US...
So what is the weather typically like in April in Costa Rica in the Guanacaste region???
What is Semana Santa in Costa Rica?
Batten down the hatches at the beaches, because Semana Santa starts next week here in Costa Rica.
Click here to read more on Semana Santa in Costa Rica...and my recommendations if you plan on traveling to Costa Rica during Easter week!
Do you know why the sun sets so early in Costa Rica?
Did you know that in Costa Rica, year round sunset is always around 5-6PM? Yep, even during the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere on June 21st, with the sun going down in some place at 9PM, sunset in Costa Rica is at 6:02PM....what?!?!
Click here to find out!
The Pros + Cons of Living in Tamarindo Costa Rica
What should you expect if you’re thinking of moving to Tamarindo, Costa Rica?
Click here to check out my Pros and Cons of living in Tamarindo Costa Rica!
Let's Chat About Costa Rica - Your Costa Rica Questions Answered! || Part 1
Whether you're considering moving to Costa Rica or dreaming of your (next) trip to Pura Vidadise, I'm stoked to answer questions that you may have about Costa Rica...or didn't even think to ask about Costa Rica!
So are you ready?
Let's chat about Costa Rica...a couple of questions about a time!
What's the weather like in Costa Rica?
What’s the weather like in Costa Rica you ask?
Well, that all depends on where in Costa Rica you are. In fact, Did you know that even though Costa Rica is the size of West Virginia or Denmark, it has 20 microclimates?