Hidden in a corner of La Fortuna is a small farm. Faces smile, and trees make their way slowly toward the sky. These trees bear a very special fruit. Pluck one (which looks like a long purple football) from a tree, crack it open and you will find a milky mess of seeds and pulp. Place a seed in your mouth, taste the sweet white covering. Take the seed out it in a box with the others. Your saliva has...

As property value in the US rises and millennials have begun to buy houses, savvy retirees and investors are beginning to turn their sights towards prime real estate in another region: Costa Rica. Why? A fair price in Costa Rica is a bargain by US standards. Those who have property in the US are able to sell, buy property in Costa Rica, and in some cases still have enough money left over to support...

Driving in Costa Rica can be intimidating at first, but learning to do it is essential for most ex-patriots. If you have a US passport and driver’s license, you have to do nothing more than become accustomed to the Costa Rican style of driving. Hopefully these tips for driving in Costa Rica will help you along the way. Drive in the daytime. Driving in Costa Rica can be difficult as it is. Roads are...