We are excited to announce that we have won two prestigious awards from Tripadvisor and Booking.com in 2020!

As of 2nd August, Costa Rica re-opened its borders to welcome international tourists from the United Kingdom, Canada and the European Union.

With just ten deaths and 1,1228 cases* in a country of 5 million, Costa Rica is one of the world´s success stories in managing the pandemic.

As we reflect on the journey we have been on since moving to Costa Rica, we have learned much from the Ticos and 'Pura Vida'

Once he discovered that no-one had ever swum from the Catalinas Islands to the shore-line, there was no stopping him.

We are delighted to introduce 2 amazing new members of the Libélula team, Carmen and Angel.

After much blood, sweat and tears - and fun, laughter and learning too - our beautiful little oasis is finally ready!

It is a daunting prospect investing everything in a new country. Here are our top survival tips.