The small coastal town of Uvita de Osa receives this month`s spotlight because it rests at the center of the desirable Costa Ballena and the amenities it provides have made it a vital part of day to day life in the area.
Written by Rod Martin
If you were anywhere in Costa Rica on Tuesday following the 0-0 tie against England that consolidated Costa Rica’s place at the top of Group D, you know that Ticos are bursting with pride for its national team. Throughout the streets, people were cheering, horns were blaring and total strangers were hugging; stores ran out beer and bars were packed with celebration. It seems the “underdogs” are taking the World Cup by storm.
Costa Rica is abundant in natural fruit and vegetables. But many of the trees only bear fruit once the Costa Rican summer is over and the green season has begun. Beginning March and April and peaking May and June you will find Mangos all over Guanacaste. During this time mangos are everywhere, you can pick ripe juicy mangos right off the ground as you go about your day. It’s the perfect opportunity to do as the monkeys do and enjoy a delicious mango! Eat the juicy ones over the sink our stand outside on your balcony overlooking the ocean as you peal away the skin of ripe mango.
Join us at beautiful Hacienda Pinilla on Thursday, April 17th for the Fiesta Sabanera where you can enjoy a colorful display of local horsemanship, music and dance!
Today, March 20th,has been designated the United Nations International Day of Happiness. According to the founder of Action for Happiness, “Happiness means feeling good about our lives and wanting to go on feeling that way. Unhappiness means feeling bad and wanting things to change.”
by Rod Martin
Valentine’s Day has arrived! Which means it’s time to celebrate the people we hold dear to our hearts. In Costa Rica Valentine’s day is actually called “El Dia Del Amor y la Amistad” (love and friendship day). All across Costa Rica today people express their appreciation not just for their spouse or partner but also for their friends, family, colleagues and even clients. In fact, today, Costa Ricans will send ten million text messages to their friends and loved ones. In a country of only approximately 4.5 million people, that’s a lot of love!
by Rod Martin
Costa Rica’s Southern Zone has been drawing a lot of attention recently. This is hardly a surprise considering its natural beauty is unparalleled and prices of property are very much within reach. International Living Magazine says this is the place where you can find “ocean views that won’t break the bank.” Despite a growing interest from buyers and agents there are still amazing homes and properties available at excellent prices. According to International Living the prices for ocean view homes in the Southern Zone (starting at $150,000) are one quarter the price one would pay for a similar property in Southern California. But even if we look at prices of comparable properties in other parts of Costa Rica, the Southern Zone is still a bargain by comparison. Homes in the region are still a fraction of the price of similar homes in the very popular Guanacaste region.
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