Costa Rica is known as a pet-friendly country. Your pets are welcomed in many places depending on the size and breed. There are dog parks everywhere, many groups dedicated to animals that you can join on Facebook and other social…
Costa Rica exudes that much-needed vacation lifestyle no matter how long you have lived here. From the amazing shoreline with sand in shades of color unseen in other parts of the world to spectacular volcanoes and hot springs where people…
At CRIE we get a lot of questions about the local rules and guidelines regarding quarantine in Costa Rica. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are temporary quarantine and isolation measures in place in the country. As of this writing…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Costa Rican borders have been closed since March 19. Entry to the country has been limited to citizens and residents with mandatory 14-day quarantine, and other limited exceptions. As of this writing, the border closure…
Are you bringing your pet to Costa Rica when you move here? Of course, because pets are family! Thankfully, the process isn't overly complicated. Costa Rica doesn't require quarantine, nor do they ban certain dog breeds like some other countries…
A question we get often from tourists and new residents is: how and where do I exchange money in Costa Rica? Costa Rica's national currency is the colón (CRC), named after Christopher Columbus, who sighted Costa Rica in 1502 on…
How is Winter in Costa Rica? The question asked by many people. When you think of winter, what is the first image that comes to your mind? Maybe cold snow, sipping hot chocolate by the fire and maybe even a…
The core Christmas traditions in Costa Rica are similar to those in the United States and Canada. Catholics head to church on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day is spent relaxing, enjoying time with family and opening presents. The major theme…
If you are considering a trip abroad, here are some general tips for your health and safety. Before you leave Take the time to research your destination before leaving your home country. Check to see if your country has an…
Costa Rica is an amazingly beautiful country to explore. Maybe you'd like to explore the caves in Costa Rica. Did you know that there is a 2,700-meter cave system in the country that you can explore? It is called Cavernas…