3.1 million tourists visited Costa Rica in 2019. Where did they come from? According to the Costa Rican government, there were 3,139,008 international visitors to Costa Rica in 2019, and more than half of these (1,666,571) were from North America. More than 1.3 million of these North Americans were from the United States, but as […]

In 2017, it was reported that 40% of the total number of tourists that visited Costa Rica for medical tourism came seeking dental treatments.  Let’s assume that you have done your research, chosen the specialist who will best fit your needs, and you are ready to book your flight. There is a lot to take […]

Knowing and understanding what causes halitosis, or bad breath, can help you prevent it and the embarrassment that often accompanies it. Halitosis is often linked with poor dental hygiene, and people may not be aware of how bad breath could be affecting them in their personal and working relationships. There are several potential causes and […]

Yesterday, November 2, was Dia de Los Inocents (All Souls Day, in English) in Costa Rica. While you may have heard of other Latin American countries’ celebrations, with parades and other festivities, Costa Rica’s All Souls Day is more subdued. Costa Ricans remember the deceased by visiting the gravesites of their loved ones and decorating […]