- IMF guarantees financial support to Costa Rica in 2009
- Tamales were given out for free
- Koobface attacks Facebook
- 4,000 foreign prostitutes service Costa Rica
- Central America and Dominican Republic agree to create single currency
- Abusive taxi and bus drivers will have to pay ¢45,000 fines
- ARESEP pushes for discount programs for those saving electricity
- Banks with plan to reduce “millionaire rides”
- New regulation limits the “offshore” operation
- Possible further cuts in rates after U.S. being declared in recession
Welcome to "Live Costa Rica!"
Live Costa Rica!
On the 4th voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1502, the explorer and his crew discovered the Caribbean side of a beautiful territory he called, "Costa Rica" or "Rich Coast". Costa Rica is Central America's greatest hidden gem. Contrary to popular belief, the country is not an island, it is nestled in between Nicaragua and Panama surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on its Western Coast and The Caribbean Sea on its Eastern Coast, roughly 9-10 degrees North of The Equator. Costa Rica offers beautiful scenery, friendly people and a plethora of activities to do for everyone. Whether your goal is to vacation to Costa Rica in Caribbean tropical resorts or to live in Costa Rica as an ex-patriot to get away from the hustle and bustle... the experience will surely be unforgettable.
On this site we provide a Guide to Costa Rica and Discussion Forums which many will find useful in both planning their vacation, planning their move to live in Costa Rica or answering more specific questions that are not available in travel books or other websites. We also have provided Spanish Lessons which we think our visitors will find extremely useful on their travels or living abroad in Costa Rica. Everything on our site is free because we feel travel information and tips for Costa Rica should be shared with everyone, not just the people who have the money to purchase expensive tour guides and literature.
Why visit Costa Rica?
Over 1.9 Million tourists visited Costa Rica by the end of the year 2007. Costa Rica offers many activities such as Surfing, Sport Fishing, Zip Lines, Nature Tours, Coffee Plantation Tours, Hot Springs, Day Spas with certified massage therapists and much more! Though the activities are something that makes Costa Rica stand out, it is the slow-pace way of life that will be remembered forever. Costa Rica is the number one tourist vacation destination of Central America. Furthermore, an increasing amount of retirees are moving to Costa Rica for the affordable health and dental care, low crime rate, low cost of living, modern services and beautiful exotic locations to relax. Many non-profit organizations have work available in Costa Rica for those wishing to make a difference in developing Central America, as well as experience the culture and beauty of Costa Rica. Costa Rica offers beautiful beaches such as Puerto Viejo, Playa Dominical, Playa Hermosa, Playa Tamarindo, Playa Jaco and many more. Spectacular waterfalls like La Fortuna and La Paz offer amazing views of undisturbed nature. Active volcanoes like that of Arenal Volcano offer amazing views of lava spewing which reiterates the importance of why we exist. Natural Hot Springs like that of Tabacon provide a relaxing and therapeutic memory. Rain and Cloud Forest tours give tourist vacationers an unforgettable biodiversity nature experience with rare and exotic animals like monkeys, tarantulas, exotics birds, three-toed sloths, rare frogs and plant-life only available for viewing in the natural Costa Rica's habitats.
