Looking for a place to stay while traveling to Costa Rica?

@casaoshiis is not your typical vacation home. Here you will be welcomed into a community, culture and lifestyle!

 Are you looking for a house to rent?

When you travel are you the type that wants to immerse yourself into the culture and community?

Do you like to learn about the local knowledge? Meet and hang out with new friends??

Possibly like me, a bit of an adrenaline junkie?

But do you struggle with the logistic of planning a trip? Or possibly you just don’t have the time or energy to do the research to find the best, most fun and most affordable activities for you and your family?

Well, look no further…

At Casa Oshiis it is more than just accommodation. You have the opportunity to instantly become apart of a lifestyle and a community, while your days are filled with laughter, adventures and exploration.

All with zero planning!!

What’s great about Casa Oshiis is the team of people associated with the houses to make you and your loved ones feel welcomed and safe and to guide you towards the most amazing, authentic, and memorable experience.

Your Hosts

Personal Guide

Your adventure guide will be your new best friend. They will be there to accompany you and your loved ones throughout your daily adventure activities. You will love hearing their stories about growing up in the area and them sharing their knowledge, insights and some of the local gems with you. Having a local guide is a game changer, especially if you like learning and understanding different aspects of a culture and a community. You will get to experience so much more when you have them there to explain and point out things you that you might have normally just walked by…

All of our adventure guides are native to the area and have a strong connection and awareness when it comes to living in harmony with Mother Nature. This gift is especially helpful when looking for animal sightings in the wild. We guarantee animal sightings 100% when with our guides.

Private Chef

With so many choices for restaurants these days its hard to know which are the most delicious and authentic. It must be even harder for those who have dietary restrictions.

This is where a personal chef is key! Your chef will source local ingredients to prepare a variety of traditional and world cuisine, according to your likes, needs and dietary preferences. Plus who doesn’t love a home cooked meal! A meal prepared at home with love will always beat a commercial version of the same dish.

Adventure Activities

• Botanic Garden
• Night Hike
• Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation
• Yoga
• Artesan Shopping
• Live Music
• Spanish Classes
• Cooking Classes
• Dance Classes and more….

Learn More: Casa Oshiis

A letter from Amy – Founder of Oshiis Surf

Find things to feed your adventurous spirit and stay balanced in a world of chaos and the unknown during COVID 19

Finding balancing and remaining positive in these times is extremely crucial.

I personally lost my job and my travel agency was put on an indefinite hold. I had my annually trips planned to Asia and Central America to visit family, the highlight of the year, both cancelled.

Even during these hard times, I felt it was important to help those who were in a harder situation than I.

I purged my place and donated anything that we didn’t use often and could be used elsewhere. We sent monthly support to our team and family in Costa Rica to buy rations and help with salaries. We even organized a GoFundMe to help support an entire community in need. A community that majority relies on tourism.

Yet, for me, one of the hardest parts of Covid has been to put my adventurous travel nomadic spirit on hold. On Pause.

It’s been over 20 years since I have stayed in one country for over a year, and at the beginning of September 2020, I will complete an entire year without traveling.

I know this may sound extremely privileged, but this is something that I hold deep in my spirit and travelling is something more of a lifestyle than just a hobby or business. It feeds my soul. Without it, I feel incomplete.

That being said, I’ve been forced to find other things to feed my adventurous spirit and help create balance in my life and in a world of chaos and the unknown.

Here are a few things I have implemented into my routine to stay balanced during COVID 19

• HEALTHY DIET

A wise man once said “you are what you eat”. Eating junk food will make you feel sluggish and low vibration. Eat food with life and you will feel alive.

• KEEP POSITIVE LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE CLOSE. GET RID OF TOXIC PEOPLE.

I know this sounds harsh, but it’s important. The energy you keep around you is crucial. These times are hard enough without toxic negative people making it worse. Don’t just have a COVID bubble, you should have a positive vibes bubble too.

• FAST NETFLIX/ AMAZON PRIME/ CRAVE/ INSTAGRAM/ FB (unless for business)

Try it for one month. See how you feel? Pay attention to where your energy and your time goes.

If you get bored listen to an audio book or podcast. Or even better if you like to watch episodes and movies, subscribe GAIA.COM

There are endless programs and documentaries discussing real-life topics that aren’t on the mainstream media. Things that make you go hmmmmmmm…

Learn about the Kid friendly things to do in Puerto Viejo Costa Rica

Travelling as a family at times can be daunting… Not just planning all the logistics like flights and hotels, but also finding the most engaging and fun activities for your kiddos. Now of days it’s hard for us to get our kids off the tablets and interested in things other than Fortnite, TicToc, Snap Chat, Instagram etc.

I believe that kids don’t always want to be on their phones or tablets, they just don’t always know what to do with their time.

Travelling to Costa Rica can easily changed that! ! Those “But mom, do I have too….” will soon become “OMG mom Thank you, that was so fun!!”

There is an abundance of exciting, entertaining and even educational activities and experiences. Something fun for the whole family. Especially, on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.

The Caribbean coast and Puerto Viejo are home to some of the most pristine beaches and crystal clear waters in the country. It’s also hosts a large variety of adventure activities, botanic farms, wildlife refuge and cultural activities.

Here is our top 10 kid friendly activities if you’re visiting Puerto Viejo and the surrounding area with your family….

• Indigenous Chocolate Farm: (All Ages)

On the Caribbean coast there is a large Bri Bri Indigenous community. Thier culture, rituals and way of life are still living strong. Visit with a local family and learn about the cacao tree, other medicinal plants and the sacred ritual of making chocolate.

• Bike Ride: (Ages 5+)

Cruise like the locals. Check out the town at a different pace.

• Skatepark:

For those kids who love life on wheels, there is a small yet fun skatepark in town attached to the church. A great way to meet other kids in the community.

• Zip Lining (Ages 10+)

Flying high on top of the tree tops is every kids dreams, even if they haven’t realized it yet. It is the closest and safest thing to flying like a bird. TerrAdventuras has the highest and the longest cables in the area.

• Whitewater Rafting (Ages 12+)

Another one for the older kids who have a bit of adrenaline junkie in them. Exploradores Outdoors offer a half day excursion to Rio Pacuare. Transportation, breakfast and lunch included.

Post Covid Travel in 2020

Firstly, be adaptable. Regulations will change frequently. As the world continues to adjust and learn how to live amongst covid. We are getting new information daily that can change the travel industry.

10 Min Rapid Covid Testing. Emirates Airlines has introduced a 10-minute COVID-19 test for passengers This is a huge step toward making air travel available to the public again ,without a vaccine!

Travel Bubbles Between Countries

As borders begin to reopen, certain places will begin by welcoming tourists only from countries with low Covid-19 infection levels. Europe is looking to connected with a network of safe countries overseas. Countries and Continents like New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, Japan and Africa might get the go ahead first.

Enhanced Cleaning Procedures

Hong Kong International Airport had already implemented a full-body disinfection channel. similar size to a telephone booth, users can complete disinfection and sanitizing procedures in 40 seconds.

UV light sanitation robots and air sterilizer have also been used to ensure thorough disinfection of public areas and passenger facilities at the airport.

Thermal Cameras

These cameras are designed to scan travellers body temperatures. If there are signs of fever, people will be taken to a quarantined facility.

Checkin Online/ Face Recognition

With the demand of a touches society, face recognition is the future. Anything that previously used a finger print or a punch code will now be scanned

Bag Sanitation

All luggage will be prayed and sanitized before transferred to the airplane and the baggage carousel.

Masks

There will be mandatory use of face coverings for passengers and staff

Plexiglass Seating

Some airlines have propsed keeping the middle seat empty to promote social distancing. Alternatively, an Italian company, Avio Interiors, have released two new seat concepts that are designed to reduce the spread of germs in these notoriously tight spaces.

Looking for a place to stay while traveling to Costa Rica?

@casaoshiis is not your typical vacation home. Here you will be welcomed into a community, culture and lifestyle!

 Are you looking for a house to rent?

When you travel are you the type that wants to immerse yourself into the culture and community?

Do you like to learn about the local knowledge? Meet and hang out with new friends??

Possibly like me, a bit of an adrenaline junkie?

But do you struggle with the logistic of planning a trip? Or possibly you just don’t have the time or energy to do the research to find the best, most fun and most affordable activities for you and your family?

Well, look no further…

At Casa Oshiis it is more than just accommodation. You have the opportunity to instantly become apart of a lifestyle and a community, while your days are filled with laughter, adventures and exploration.

All with zero planning!!

What’s great about Casa Oshiis is the team of people associated with the houses to make you and your loved ones feel welcomed and safe and to guide you towards the most amazing, authentic, and memorable experience.

Your Hosts

Personal Guide

Your adventure guide will be your new best friend. They will be there to accompany you and your loved ones throughout your daily adventure activities. You will love hearing their stories about growing up in the area and them sharing their knowledge, insights and some of the local gems with you. Having a local guide is a game changer, especially if you like learning and understanding different aspects of a culture and a community. You will get to experience so much more when you have them there to explain and point out things you that you might have normally just walked by…

All of our adventure guides are native to the area and have a strong connection and awareness when it comes to living in harmony with Mother Nature. This gift is especially helpful when looking for animal sightings in the wild. We guarantee animal sightings 100% when with our guides.

Private Chef

With so many choices for restaurants these days its hard to know which are the most delicious and authentic. It must be even harder for those who have dietary restrictions.

This is where a personal chef is key! Your chef will source local ingredients to prepare a variety of traditional and world cuisine, according to your likes, needs and dietary preferences. Plus who doesn’t love a home cooked meal! A meal prepared at home with love will always beat a commercial version of the same dish.

Adventure Activities

• Botanic Garden
• Night Hike
• Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation
• Yoga
• Artesan Shopping
• Live Music
• Spanish Classes
• Cooking Classes
• Dance Classes and more….

Learn More: Casa Oshiis

A letter from Amy – Founder of Oshiis Surf

Find things to feed your adventurous spirit and stay balanced in a world of chaos and the unknown during COVID 19

Finding balancing and remaining positive in these times is extremely crucial.

I personally lost my job and my travel agency was put on an indefinite hold. I had my annually trips planned to Asia and Central America to visit family, the highlight of the year, both cancelled.

Even during these hard times, I felt it was important to help those who were in a harder situation than I.

I purged my place and donated anything that we didn’t use often and could be used elsewhere. We sent monthly support to our team and family in Costa Rica to buy rations and help with salaries. We even organized a GoFundMe to help support an entire community in need. A community that majority relies on tourism.

Yet, for me, one of the hardest parts of Covid has been to put my adventurous travel nomadic spirit on hold. On Pause.

It’s been over 20 years since I have stayed in one country for over a year, and at the beginning of September 2020, I will complete an entire year without traveling.

I know this may sound extremely privileged, but this is something that I hold deep in my spirit and travelling is something more of a lifestyle than just a hobby or business. It feeds my soul. Without it, I feel incomplete.

That being said, I’ve been forced to find other things to feed my adventurous spirit and help create balance in my life and in a world of chaos and the unknown.

Here are a few things I have implemented into my routine to stay balanced during COVID 19

• HEALTHY DIET

A wise man once said “you are what you eat”. Eating junk food will make you feel sluggish and low vibration. Eat food with life and you will feel alive.

• KEEP POSITIVE LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE CLOSE. GET RID OF TOXIC PEOPLE.

I know this sounds harsh, but it’s important. The energy you keep around you is crucial. These times are hard enough without toxic negative people making it worse. Don’t just have a COVID bubble, you should have a positive vibes bubble too.

• FAST NETFLIX/ AMAZON PRIME/ CRAVE/ INSTAGRAM/ FB (unless for business)

Try it for one month. See how you feel? Pay attention to where your energy and your time goes.

If you get bored listen to an audio book or podcast. Or even better if you like to watch episodes and movies, subscribe GAIA.COM

There are endless programs and documentaries discussing real-life topics that aren’t on the mainstream media. Things that make you go hmmmmmmm…

Learn about the Kid friendly things to do in Puerto Viejo Costa Rica

Travelling as a family at times can be daunting… Not just planning all the logistics like flights and hotels, but also finding the most engaging and fun activities for your kiddos. Now of days it’s hard for us to get our kids off the tablets and interested in things other than Fortnite, TicToc, Snap Chat, Instagram etc.

I believe that kids don’t always want to be on their phones or tablets, they just don’t always know what to do with their time.

Travelling to Costa Rica can easily changed that! ! Those “But mom, do I have too….” will soon become “OMG mom Thank you, that was so fun!!”

There is an abundance of exciting, entertaining and even educational activities and experiences. Something fun for the whole family. Especially, on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.

The Caribbean coast and Puerto Viejo are home to some of the most pristine beaches and crystal clear waters in the country. It’s also hosts a large variety of adventure activities, botanic farms, wildlife refuge and cultural activities.

Here is our top 10 kid friendly activities if you’re visiting Puerto Viejo and the surrounding area with your family….

• Indigenous Chocolate Farm: (All Ages)

On the Caribbean coast there is a large Bri Bri Indigenous community. Thier culture, rituals and way of life are still living strong. Visit with a local family and learn about the cacao tree, other medicinal plants and the sacred ritual of making chocolate.

• Bike Ride: (Ages 5+)

Cruise like the locals. Check out the town at a different pace.

• Skatepark:

For those kids who love life on wheels, there is a small yet fun skatepark in town attached to the church. A great way to meet other kids in the community.

• Zip Lining (Ages 10+)

Flying high on top of the tree tops is every kids dreams, even if they haven’t realized it yet. It is the closest and safest thing to flying like a bird. TerrAdventuras has the highest and the longest cables in the area.

• Whitewater Rafting (Ages 12+)

Another one for the older kids who have a bit of adrenaline junkie in them. Exploradores Outdoors offer a half day excursion to Rio Pacuare. Transportation, breakfast and lunch included.

Post Covid Travel in 2020

Firstly, be adaptable. Regulations will change frequently. As the world continues to adjust and learn how to live amongst covid. We are getting new information daily that can change the travel industry.

10 Min Rapid Covid Testing. Emirates Airlines has introduced a 10-minute COVID-19 test for passengers This is a huge step toward making air travel available to the public again ,without a vaccine!

Travel Bubbles Between Countries

As borders begin to reopen, certain places will begin by welcoming tourists only from countries with low Covid-19 infection levels. Europe is looking to connected with a network of safe countries overseas. Countries and Continents like New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, Japan and Africa might get the go ahead first.

Enhanced Cleaning Procedures

Hong Kong International Airport had already implemented a full-body disinfection channel. similar size to a telephone booth, users can complete disinfection and sanitizing procedures in 40 seconds.

UV light sanitation robots and air sterilizer have also been used to ensure thorough disinfection of public areas and passenger facilities at the airport.

Thermal Cameras

These cameras are designed to scan travellers body temperatures. If there are signs of fever, people will be taken to a quarantined facility.

Checkin Online/ Face Recognition

With the demand of a touches society, face recognition is the future. Anything that previously used a finger print or a punch code will now be scanned

Bag Sanitation

All luggage will be prayed and sanitized before transferred to the airplane and the baggage carousel.

Masks

There will be mandatory use of face coverings for passengers and staff

Plexiglass Seating

Some airlines have propsed keeping the middle seat empty to promote social distancing. Alternatively, an Italian company, Avio Interiors, have released two new seat concepts that are designed to reduce the spread of germs in these notoriously tight spaces.