Travel

Whether you want to be inspired, informed, or simply entertained, you can find a Costa Rica book out there for you. Read these books while you’re dreaming of visiting, while you’re on the plane over, or while you’re lounging in your private poolside chair at Casa Teresa Luxury Villa 1. Lonely Planet Costa Rican Spanish Phrasebook

The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over, and traveling isn’t quite back to normal yet. Even when borders open and cases dwindle, travel isn’t likely to be exactly the same. There are likely to be more rules in place to stop a future spread from happening again, and travel changes that impede Americans from visiting anytime soon.

If you’ve ever dreamed about visiting Costa Rica, there is more than enough incredible photography out there to inspire you to get out and live the Pura Vida. We’ve assembled our ten favorite Costa Rica photos (and a few fun facts) that will make you want to hop on a plane and come stay with

Photo by @georginajeremiah (Instagram) It’s 6pm and you’re sitting out on the veranda sipping on a glass of red wine after a relaxed day of sunbathing and shopping at the local organic market. “Ahh… pura vida,” you sigh, with a feeling of contentment that you haven’t felt in a very long time.  Spanish for “pure

You work hard for your money, and you deserve to relax with all the luxury and convenience you could possibly wish for. Nothing spoils the potential of a fantastic trip like poor service in a subpar location. It’s no small thing to say that Santa Teresa is high on the list of the best vacation

Casa Teresa has quickly risen the ranks of tropical estates to become one of the most sought-after destinations in the Pacific, beloved by everyone from celebrities like Ryan Seacrest and the Kardashians to the local surfers who call these Costa Rican beaches home. But how did its home ground of Santa Teresa go from being

For some people, being alone is one of life’s least desirable circumstances. Sure, everyone needs personal space, but the idea of being alone for an extended period of time — even days — can seem like a hurdle. But while social interaction is necessary for good health, quality time by yourself can be highly valuable,