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Rain in Costa Rica is inevitable in certain seasons, but it can seem like a downer if you’ve planned your whole vacation outdoors. However, if you plan it right, moving your vacation indoors might make for some of your best memories. A rainy day can be a soothing break from the sun that lets you relax, indulge, and get cozy. Here are our top ten indoor vacation ideas! 1. At-Home Spa Day Break out the candles, put on your fluffy robe and slippers, play a meditation video, and create an atmosphere around you that helps you unwind and de-stress.  If…

Biodiversity is the variety of all living things in the world, including plants, animals, and even bacteria. According to the Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington D.C., Costa Rica takes up only 0.03 percent of the earth’s surface area but contains nearly 6% of the world’s biodiversity! If you’re lucky enough to visit Costa Rica, you will be in one of the most species-rich places in the entire world. With coastlines on two abundant seas, thousands of rare microclimates in the mountains, and rainforests teeming with life, it’s no wonder that Costa Rica is considered a paradise for ecotourism. At…

Photography is the best way to capture and preserve memories of your holiday in Costa Rica. Maybe you have a killer Instagram account and you need to keep your followers updated, or maybe you just want to post your adventures to Facebook for your relatives back home to enjoy. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, everyone can benefit from some simple photography tips for social media. Even if you just have an old digital camera or a phone, understanding even the most fundamental principles of photography can take your photos from bland to beautiful. Here are our top photography…

You hardly need to be fluent in Spanish to be a tourist in Costa Rica, but making an effort to learn useful Spanish phrases for conversation will certainly come in handy, or at least earn you brownie points with the locals! We’ll start you off with the most important phrase, one that’ll be greeted with a smile across the country: ¡Pura Vida! — this phrase is basically the national motto and literally translates to “pure life.” It can also be used to simply mean “excellent.” The Basics If you learn nothing else, at least learn these simple Spanish travel phrases….

No two people are going to have exactly the same experience when they visit Santa Teresa; it’s part of what makes our slice of this tropical paradise so special. That said, we have a pretty good idea of what a great day on the beach tends to look like. Join us for this glimpse at the type of Costa Rica lifestyle you can expect to enjoy when you visit Casa Teresa. Morning You open your eyes to the early-morning tropical sun shimmering through the windows of your private cabana. After getting a cup of coffee, you head to an early…

Santa Teresa isn’t just home to great surf, delicious food, and more types of exotic wildlife than you can count. We also play host to some of the most talented jewelers in the entire Pacific. If you want something a little more solid than memories or photographs to bring back with you from your trip to paradise, take a look at Casa Teresa’s list of our highest recommended handcrafted jewelry in Costa Rica. Malie Jewelry: One of the preeminent destinations for gorgeous handmade jewelry, Malie sets itself apart from other Costa Rica jewelry stores thanks to its proprietors’ use of…

There’s no limit to the amount of beautiful flora and fauna you’ll be able to take in when you visit Santa Teresa, and one of the brightest highlights in the animal kingdom of our tropical paradise has to be our birds. You’ll want to keep your eyes peeled and capture photos—and memories—of our feathered friends while you’re here, which is why we’ve created this guide to some of the best bird watching in Costa Rica. Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve: If you’re a longtime reader of this blog you’ve likely seen us mention this park more than once, and for great…

This tropical paradise might be known for its exquisite beaches and gorgeous wildlife, but what you might not have heard before is that shopping in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica can also be an incredible experience thanks to its wide array of boutique stores. If you’re looking to bring back more than photos and memories from your trip, take a look at our guide to the best shopping that happens to be just a stone’s throw away from Casa Teresa. Balu Balu is a captivating Santa Teresa boutique, offering a delightful assortment of clothes, plants, trinkets for the home, and local…

So you’ve finally booked your stay with us at Casa Teresa and you’re ready to enjoy the good life, but what do you take with you to your luxury cabana and what do you leave at home? It isn’t always easy to know what you should pack to get the most out of high end travel, but that’s exactly what we’re here to help you with. Get those suitcases open, then come back and read our foolproof guide for what you should put in them. Pack Light and Pack Smart You can rest assured that while you’re staying at Casa…

There’s no reason you shouldn’t take every opportunity to maximize your leisure time while you stay with us at Casa Teresa, and one of the healthiest ways to chill out during your visit to paradise is yoga. But this isn’t the only way to lower your heart rate and boost your metabolism while you stay here! If you’re curious about yoga in Santa Teresa, zen hikes, and retreats on mountains, we’re here to help you learn more about what you can do on a relaxing vacation in Costa Rica. Keep reading for all the details on your next Costa Rica…