The Costa Rican chifrijo, much like its name, is a mix of several Costa Rican recipes, and it's a beloved dish throughout the country. The word chi-frijo is a combination of two Spanish words, chicharron (fried pork belly) and frijoles (beans). Not quite soup, not quite dry dish, its a combination of flavors distinctly Costa Rican.  The post Our Super Popular Costa Rican Chifrijo Recipe appeared first on Pura Vida Moms ..read more

This Costa Rican chimichurri sauce recipe is served with almost every meal possible in Costa Rica. It's made from ingredients readily available year-round in Costa Rica (tomato, onion, cilantro, lime and salt) and adds a pop of flavor to almost any recipe. The post Authentic Costa Rican Chimichurri Recipe appeared first on Pura Vida Moms ..read more

'm positive I'm biased, but I think I learned Spanish in the best country in the whole world to do so! Costa Ricans are known throughout Latin America for their laid-back attitude and very clear pronunciation of Spanish. The combination of these two traits makes it the ideal place for anyone to practice their Spanish - from novice to fluent speakers. The post 15 BEST Costa Rican Spanish Phrases For Travel appeared first on Pura Vida Moms ..read more

You’ve finally narrowed down where you are going in Costa Rica, and now you have to decide where to stay. It can be overwhelming to find where to stay in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, but hopefully, this post will help you to find the best place to stay that fits the number of people in... The post TOP PICKS- Where To Stay in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica appeared first on Pura Vida Moms ..read more

Uvita, Costa Rica is the best place to see whales in Costa Rica, but it can be hard to find a good, reasonably priced tour. In this post, I’ll share with you what to expect on a whale-watching tour, and recommend my favorite tour company in the Uvita area. I recently spent some time in... The post Whale Watching- Uvita Tour Guide appeared first on Pura Vida Moms ..read more

Uvita, Costa Rica is one of my favorite places in the world, and that’s because it’s not full of people. This does mean that there aren’t as many choices for accommodations as in other places in Costa Rica. In this post, I’ll give you my unbiased review of the Whale Tail Hotel in Uvita. About... The post HONEST HOTEL REVIEW – Whale Tail Hotel Uvita appeared first on Pura Vida Moms ..read more

The number one question I receive from parents wanting to raise bilingual kids is- what shows can my kids watch in Spanish and where can I find them? Whether it's bilingual parents looking for some support from screen time, or non-Spanish speaking parents whose kids have taken an interest in Spanish at school or through playmates, lots of people are looking for quality screen time options in Spanish. The post 17 BEST Spanish Kids Shows On Netflix appeared first on Pura Vida Moms ..read more

News flash- I adore PBS Kids programming. It is the one channel that I feel 100% comfortable letting my kids watch unsupervised- and sometimes for longer than I originally said they could. I feel like children learn so much from the shows. The post EASY SOLUTION – How To Watch PBS Kids Spanish Programs appeared first on Pura Vida Moms ..read more

When you visit Costa Rica, you'll see a shrimp and rice recipe on almost every menu. It's one of the most beloved Costa Rican dishes- with all the amazing seafood in the waters on the shores of Costa Rica, there is almost nowhere in the country you won't find amazing shrimp. Arroz con camarones is the name of the dish in Spanish, and it's a common food for parties. The post Costa Rican Shrimp and Rice Recipe – Arroz con camarones appeared first on Pura Vida Moms ..read more

Visiting Manuel Antonio can be overwhelming because of all the accommodation options. On my most recent visit, out of all the accommodations in Manuel Antonio to choose from, I chose to stay at Karahe Beach Hotel. This is my full, unbiased review. Hint- it’s a great place if you are visiting Costa Rica with kids!... The post HONEST REVIEW: Karahe Beach Hotel appeared first on Pura Vida Moms ..read more