I Ate My Way Through Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast — and Found Vibrant Jamaican Flavors and Centuries-old Traditions
Staff Author, Kayla Stewart On Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, food traditions include a little-known history of Jamaican influence. It was nearly nightfall when I arrived
This Stunning Peninsula in Costa Rica Is a ‘Blue Zone’ Where Many Residents Live Till 100 — Here’s Their Secret
Samantha Leal Costa Rica’s Nicoya region has 900 residents over 90 right now. Here’s how the area has become a coveted “Blue Zone.” Nicoya,
12 Reasons Why Costa Rica Is One of the Best Vacation Destinations in the World
Brimming with rain forests and beaches, Costa Rica is famous for its natural draws. Whether you’re craving adventure, family-friendly activities, good food, or an all-inclusive resort,
In Costa Rica, Reconnecting With My Teenage Daughter
Getty “You can do it, Mom,” shouted my daughter, Malu, 21, as I hung from a zipline that would take me into the clouds
¡Pura Vida! Rejuvenate Your Senses with These Costa Rican Experiences
If you’re looking to immerse yourself in a country that is as refreshing as it is tranquil, Costa Rica should be your next must-visit destination. Known
I moved from Colorado to a Blue Zone in Costa Rica. I thought I was healthy before, but seeing 70-year-olds surf showed me how much more content I could be.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Martha Pierce, a 34-year-old business coach who recently bought a one-way-ticket to Nicoya, Costa Rica. The
Nicoya, Costa Rica is one of the world’s ‘Blue Zones’ where people live longer than average. Residents eat whole foods, exercise daily, and drink calcium-rich water.
For some Costa Ricans, purpose and a positive outlook is an integral part of life, researchers say — and it could be helping them
Why ‘blue zones’ around the world may hold the secret to a long life
What’s the secret to a long, healthy life? If you ask author and National Geographic explorer Dan Buettner, the answer – or answers –
A man with terminal cancer was told he only had a few months to live. He returned to his homeland of Ikaria, Greece — a Blue Zone — and lived for 3 more decades.
When Stamatis Moraitis was 66 years old, his doctors told him he had just six to nine months left to live. Moraitis, who’d spent