Neily, officially became a city in 1973 and is the second largest city in #Puntarenas province in the southern zone. However, it was originally founded in 1946 and has managed to retain much of its Costa Rican rural charm while offering its inhabitants a self-contained…

As you drive through the area, with its fresh air and beautiful scenery, you get a sense that this place has an ambiance that is pleasantly distinct. #SanVito is an unusual mix of a variety of indigenous settlements, Costa Ricans, Spanish descendants, and ex-pats, all…

It’s beautiful, it’s green, it’s natural, it’s peaceful, and far away from the busy cities where you are always in a hurry and the roads are clogged with traffic. This rural canton, located in the Southern Zone in #Puntarenas province, includes a portion of the #CordilleradeTalamanca (mountain range)…

It’s no secret that the internet has become a staple in our everyday lives. We rely on it for work, school, socializing, and entertainment. Much of our everyday pubic services depend to some extent on stable, consistent internet connectivity. And as our dependence on the…

The New Digital Nomad Law in Costa Rica is getting quite a bit of attention these days. Although applications are being accepted, and some approved, the requirements have not been fully ironed out yet. Basically, the intention is that travelers can visit the country for…

Imagine being in a thick green forest surrounded by wild lush vegetation, tall cliffs, and a raging river, and the only way in and out is via a river raft or hiking trail. You are surrounded by rushing rapids and the sound of the water…

Costa Rica has long been known for its high literacy rate as compared to the world average. Historically from 1984 to 2018, the country has had a 97.86 % literacy rate in contrast to the 84.62% world rate. This statistic can be attributed to an…

Costa Rica’s population has embraced the use of the internet with open arms over the past 10 plus years. Since 2010 internet usage has grown from 36.5% to 81.2% in 2019. Now in 2022, the competition between internet suppliers, primarily fiber optics has grown in…

Is it a fad, a trend, or simply a fascination with getting away from it all? It is happening all over the world. Many people are exploring the option of living surrounded by nature, away from the city and the daily grind. Costa Rica is…

So you’ve decided to become a digital nomad and take your work on the road. Congratulations! Costa Rica is a great place to do this, with its stable government, friendly people, and great infrastructure. If you are looking to move here, you’ve undoubtedly heard this…