By Maren Engh ITWPA member Two hours along winding mountain roads from the capital city of San Jose lies a jungle oasis at the base of a protruding volcano. The clouds linger around the top, casting bright rays down across the valley. After a red-eye flight and a long drive, my body was itching with the anticipation of experiencing naturally warm, crystal clear hot … [Read more...] about The Best Volcanic Hot Spring Resort in Costa Rica
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Searching for Our Golden Years in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica
By Robert Archibald We were told our Golden Years were before us and something to look forward to. But we could see very little gold in our future if we were to stay home in the U.S. The cost of living, taxes, and medical expenses would just be too high. We began our search for an overseas retirement home starting in Ecuador and fell in love with Cuenca. We plan to go … [Read more...] about Searching for Our Golden Years in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica
Providencia, Costa Rica: Rural Tourism in a Mountain Paradise
By Ann C. Randall ITWPA Member Dona Noire picked out a parachute-looking seed pod from a table laden with colorful fruits and vegetables and peeled back the outer layer to reveal a tiny yellow fruit inside. “The fruit of love,” she said, and handed it to us to eat. “This will be your breakfast juice tomorrow and after you drink it I will show you where it grows.” The … [Read more...] about Providencia, Costa Rica: Rural Tourism in a Mountain Paradise