Costa Rica Charities and Volunteering: How to Give Back
Giving back in Costa Rica works best when a local organisation identifies the need and explains how you can help.
Costa Rica guides & insights
Practical reading for your move, residency application, and life in Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica Fishing: Seasons, Marlin and Fly-Fishing Planning
Plan fishing in Costa Rica around the coast, target species, method and current conditions. A single national “best month” cannot
Guanacaste Waterfalls and Costa Rica Waterslides: A Visitor Guide
Guanacaste offers waterfall walks and managed water attractions, but a waterfall, swimming pool and waterslide are different activities. Choose a
Costa Rica Beaches: Coastline, Flamingo and Surf Planning
Costa Rica has Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, with beach towns, surf breaks and protected coastal habitats that suit very different
Recreation and Sports in Costa Rica: Clubs, Golf and Indoor Activities
Recreation in Costa Rica includes community sport, swimming, dance, golf and indoor cultural activities. The best choice depends on where
Costa Rica Immigration for Researchers and Teachers
Understand the steps for Costa Rica residency for researchers and teachers. Contact CRIE for personalized assistance in your immigration journey.
History of Costa Rica: Indigenous Peoples, Independence and the National Campaign
Costa Rica’s history begins long before independence in 1821. Indigenous societies, Spanish colonial rule, coffee and railway development, regional migration
Costa Rica Wildlife Guide: Animals, Birds, Sloths and Macaws
Costa Rica’s wildlife includes sloths, monkeys, wild cats, deer, crocodiles, frogs and a remarkable variety of birds. What you can
Costa Rica National Parks: Hiking, Volcanoes and Visit Planning
Costa Rica’s national parks offer very different visits: a coastal wetland near Tamarindo, a volcanic trail outside Liberia and a
Costa Rica Immigration Files, Certifications and Interviews
We guide you through the process of making a costa-rica-immigration-file-copy-request to help you stay informed about your residency status.