Tamales are serious business come Christmas in Costa Rica. Unwrapping the steamed banana-leaf covering of a Costa Rican-style tamal is like opening a present. But considering the estimated 196 million ...

Doña Flor Arguedas has been making tamales since she was 22. That was the year she got married. Her new mother-in-law told her, “Get ready. We are making tamales for Christmas.” While this is a ...

If you’re dreaming of a holiday season filled with sunshine, beaches, and vibrant celebrations, Christmas in Costa Rica is something you’ve got to experience. The festive season here blends ...

And though these tamales (a super value at $5 apiece) are Tico (slang for Costa Rican people or things), they’re prepared by the couple’s son’s mother-in-law, who hails from El Salvador and ...

Are you torn between choosing Costa Rica vs Guatemala for your next vacation destination? Trust me, you’re not alone. Both of these Central American gems have so much to offer, and it’s no wonder they ...