http://www.costa-rica-life.com Your Guide to Costa Rica Vacations - Advice and tips for retirement and surfing; reviews of Costa Rica hotels, resorts, condos, attractions and house rentals. en-us Costa Rica vacations Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:45:56 -0500 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:45:56 -0500 costa-rica-life.com http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Whitewater-rafting-in-Costa-Rica.htmla278bfa12898922d316e924f312061ddA description of the sports of whitewater rafting and rock climbing in Costa Rica, where to go and where to book an expedition. 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Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:05:30 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/costa-rica-news-archives-07-2012.htmlf2a608b65ac2f9c7209fb84330f68afcCosta Rica News Archives for July, 2012 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:32:06 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/things-to-do-in-Playa-Tamarindo.html0b8f880dc1de81a9ed2928e205b1e7fcA brief overview of fun things to do in Playa Tamarindo Costa Rica Fri, 6 Jul 2012 12:47:30 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Golfito-Accommodations.htmldbd830cad10422daa1b4e76a0780d56aA brief overview of accommodations in Golfito Costa Rica Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:27:23 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Golfito-dining.htmlef2d19c70c17dfe11b23fb44d8c75a92A brief overview of dining options in Golfito Costa Rica Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:22:08 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Playa-de-Jaco-activities.htmld06bd5628d35ecf596b1b676d527412bA brief overview of things to do in Playa de Jaco Costa Rica Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:08:12 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/costa-rica-news-archives-06-2012.html9772ed9ffc063df3253b82afb11617bbCosta Rica News Archives for June, 2012 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:54:30 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Tortuguero-Hotels.htmlc485f77246f53cd591313abc423c31ebA brief overview of where to stay in Tortuguero Costa Rica with brief reviews of some top Tortuguero accommodations Fri, 8 Jun 2012 12:34:40 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Golfito-Activities.html1ffc657dc19711ef7cdf81c0b7c82ef1Golfito is known for its sport fishing, but this popular destination offers lots of other fun things to do as well Fri, 25 May 2012 09:56:25 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Costa-Rica-Festivals-4.html9b167ec49f1f40ebdbf39de759ecdf6bA brief overview of Costa Rica festivals and fiestas in November and December Mon, 21 May 2012 11:28:52 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Playa-de-Jaco-Dining.htmlf668cd5dcdaf2cdef50624cd2a1552d9A brief overview of where to dine in Playa de Jaco Costa Rica Fri, 11 May 2012 11:51:57 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/costa-rica-news-archives-05-2012.html3f7d46f35861dce3f1d2fabf5ced4ce6Costa Rica News Archives for May, 2012 Fri, 11 May 2012 11:38:35 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/San-Isidro-Activities.htmlb4ef0fb074826b604986913babb8cdabA brief overview of fun things to do in San Isidro Costa Rica Fri, 4 May 2012 19:26:30 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Costa-Rica-festivals-3.html1535c3e5ed797eb6c39dcd1c0076c418A brief overview of Costa Rica festivals August through October as well as fall fiestas to consider when traveling Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:49:13 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Budget-Lake-Arenal.html12998a5c06075d7f82e4697aea36a57aA brief overview of some of the best Lake Arenal hotels and budget accommodations for students, wind surfers, kite boarders, and hikers Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:41:09 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Costa-Rica-Festivals-1_3.htmlbcec4e5618ee6fc6b1cc3fd588e3556aA brief overview of major Costa Rica festivals from January through March and advice on how to participate or avoid them Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:28:31 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/costa-rica-news-archives-04-2012.html5cac74c0a01ee70f528d8c7261d0dc26Costa Rica News Archives for April, 2012 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:12:29 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Arenal-Hot-Springs.html3d6fd59b856fa0e974823b907b9fae69A brief overview of where to enjoy the hot springs around Mount Arenal Costa Rica Thu, 5 Apr 2012 23:37:11 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Dining-Lake-Arenal.html120122aa5e124b08b21294167cc9e63eA brief overview of the best dining on Lake Arenal Costa Rica Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:14:00 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Lake-Arenal-Hotels.htmlc5b6028579fc27b4129fc2636b0952b7A brief overview of some of the best hotels near Lake Arenal Costa Rica Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:36:11 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Costa-Rica-Sarapiqui.htmlc8610ee3c2cb347ca67459f0783e3e55Things to see and do in Costa Rica's Sarapiqui region Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:50:17 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/costa-rica-news-archives-03-2012.html7872ee3c953f5a0c6bf2f6199d3e20e8Costa Rica News Archives for March, 2012 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:31:05 -0400 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Playa-Del-Coco.html9f5af3b0668889b6a17eef6a29e3c96dA brief overview of things to see and do in Playa Del Coco Costa Rica Fri, 2 Mar 2012 10:59:45 -0500 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/costa-rica-news-archives-02-2012.html5d2a83e242a6a0d9d586c1f7c076a966Costa Rica News Archives for February, 2012 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:13:24 -0500 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Costa-Rica-Southern-Zone.html139f992b42e2c4e1b4d2d151570a753dA brief overview of Costa Rica Southern Zone and what to see and do while visiting Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:52:57 -0500 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/northern-costa-rica.html18f4554b3932d55d9a76046c960557f7An overview of Northern Costa Rica, including attractions, National Parts, and Costa Rica climate details Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:18:05 -0500 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/San-Pedro-San-Jose.html0ab536a18d6d9c17459b6dc373728474An overview of San Jose Costa Rica's Lively San Pedro District Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:58:34 -0500 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/costa-rica-news-archives-01-2012.htmlc3f41cba19052e9402a7d6ed70ad54f8Costa Rica News Archives for January, 2012 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:06:00 -0500 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/San-Jose-Art-Galleries.htmlf64d1c36143b1540e06c2dcda723b069A brief overview of some of the best San Jose Costa Rica art galleries Fri, 6 Jan 2012 05:34:38 -0500 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Costa-Rica-14-in-14-days.html213b48471ef15b4261c1978821c54fbdA brief overview of what to see and where to go in Costa Rica in 14 days Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:31:26 -0500 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/costa-rica-news-archives-12-2011.htmle4cb010df0fad118eb0d67d0d3ba63e0Costa Rica News Archives for December, 2011 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:45:21 -0500 http://www.costa-rica-life.com/Cahuita-activities.htmlfa10aee9e49b8111beb7f6a128f0da5dA brief overview of Cahuita beaches and activities outside Cahuita Park Costa Rica Fri, 9 Dec 2011 09:29:42 -0500