(also see advantages) Cost As noted under advantages, a rental car can be budget friendly transportation. However with only one or two people, you'll pay more for the convenience. A four-wheel-drive sport utility vehicle isn't absolutely necessary, but there are many places you can't get without … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Real Estate Fraud & White Collar Crime in Costa Rica
Big scams involving real estate, investments, contract bribery, and banking are rampant in Costa Rica, but do not typically affect tourists. However if you’re thinking about moving there know that the U.S. department of State rated Costa Rica as one of the worst places in the world for protecting … [Read more...]
Costa Rican Vinagre Chilera Recipe
The only thing that appears on a Tico table more frequently than Salsa Lizano is Chilera (you'll have to ask for salt and pepper outside of tourist restaurants). Our friend Roman taught us how to make it over the course of few weeks at his coffee farm in San Francisco. This is my personal favorite … [Read more...]
What If You’re a Victim?
In reality most foreigners who are victims of crimes, fraud, scams or just plain bad service shrug it off and go home. Tell the Police If you’re the victim of a crime in Costa Rica you should report it to the local police. Even if there is nearly no chance of an arrest, conviction or recovery … [Read more...]
Sopa de Pejibaye Recipe (Palm Fruit Soup)
This dish may be more unique to Costa Rica than any other. Pejibaye's are not commonly eaten anywhere except in Costa Rica. 10-12 pejibayes 3 cups chicken stock 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 3 cups milk 1 onion chopped 3 cloves garlic chopped or pressed 1 red, yellow or green sweet … [Read more...]