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This July edition:
The July 2025 edition of Howler Real Escapes is bursting with heat, humor, and heart—just like Costa Rica itself. We kick things off with a cheeky history of the world’s most infamous four-letter word and its surprising cultural staying power. Then we head straight into the fire—literally—with explosive coverage of Costa Rica’s volcanic landscape, from Poás’s 2025 activity to secret hikes through Barva, Tenorio, and Miravalles. A global volcano roundup puts the country’s fiery personality in a worldwide context.
This month also celebrates Costa Rica’s “secret summer,” the Veranillo de San Juan. We explore its sunny magic through parades, festivals, volcano treks, and epic surf missions in secluded breaks like Matapalo and Nosara. The Festival of Maíz gets its moment too, highlighting the deep cultural roots of corn through food and celebration across towns like Nicoya and Barva.
On the softer side, we uncover Costa Rican chisme culture, decode real Tico proverbs for travelers, and share a raw story of wildlife loss that challenges unchecked development. A light-hearted fashion feature spotlights “Clothesline Chic,” while cocktail recipes offer tropical refreshment with a twist. Real estate buyers will appreciate a practical $300K housing guide, and wildlife lovers can meet the fascinating, venom-resistant woolly opossum—Costa Rica’s unsung ecological hero.