Photography, video and stories from Costa Rica

Costa Rica, told from within.

Stories, places and photography from a country we have explored for more than ten years. Find inspiration for your next trip, or see a familiar place with fresh eyes.

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01 · Explore Costa Rica

The latest stories from the field.

Latest story · Aug 10The country's rainiest month is the Caribbean's driestEsteban López S. · 9 min read

Reports · Jul 22, 2026

Bahía Junquillal and Playa Rajada: Two Nights by Campervan in the Guanacaste That Was Never Sold

Esteban López S. · 4 min read

Reports · Jul 3, 2026Portuguese man o' war on the South Caribbean: why it arrives in waves, and never all at once

Editorial · Jun 28, 2026Green Season: The Costa Rica That Rains

Reports · Jun 15, 2026Barva Volcano: They Call It Dormant, but It's Not Dead

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02 · Behind Costa Rica Cool

Behind the camera is a company: Cool Producciones.

Costa Rica Cool began with photographs and stories about the country. Over time, that practice became a craft: knowing which stories stay with people and how to show a place honestly.

That craft gave rise to Cool Producciones. Today, we put it to work for other brands through strategy, content and software.

Esteban López Salas
Founder. Software engineer and creator of Costa Rica Cool.

For brandsMarketing, content and campaignsStrategy, production and an audience already here./softwareSoftware and productsOnline stores, tools and custom development.

03 · For brands

Strategy, production and an audience already here.

We create campaigns, content and identities for tourism businesses and brands that want to connect with Costa Rica. Alongside the work, we bring an audience already interested in the country.