Feature Article: Where have all the Leatherbacks Gone
The Science Not so long ago, the giant, majestic leatherback turtle (Latin: Dermochelys coriacea; Spanish: baula) swam all of the world’s
Spotlight: Leatherback Rock
This month´s theme for the magazine is all about Playa Grande. So in keeping with this I´m writing about the
What to Expect: Waterfall Rappelling – Gently Adventurous
Waterfall Rappelling in La Fortuna Arenal What to expect: expect to get wet What to wear: quick-dry shirts and shorts that cover
Cool Places: A cross-country trip on Costa Rica’s ring of fire
A cross-country trip on Costa Rica’s ring of fire. In the Central Valley, over the past several months, a thin grey
Off the Beaten Path: Secret Nicaragua Border Crossing
Options for border crossing from Nicaragua and Costa Rica are very few. Peñas Blancas is the main border; it is
Costa Rica Captured Through a Camera Lens
Looking through a camera lens is Costa Rica’s new way of getting up close and personal with the dynamic biodiversity
Recipe of the Month: Chef’s Special Tropical Cocktail
Chef’s Special Tropical Cocktail Ingredients This beautiful cocktail is sure to satisfy your tropical thirst. A rum cocktail with unique ingredients
Recipe of the Month: Lobster salad
Lobster Salad Ingredients This Lobster Salad is refreshing and a great complement to your dinner or even as a main course.
Tamarando Surf Spot Check
In the previous Surf Science articles, we have explored: how waves are created, the importance of swell period, the different
Yoga Headstand: Sirsasana
Yoga Headstand / Sirsasana: This month, we explore Sirsasana, or yoga headstand. Sirsasana can help balance your endocrine system, bring
Community Feature: Take a Class!
Life here on the beach is pretty amazing, no doubt. We live smack in Mother Nature’s playground. Kicking around, beating
Legal Ease: Purchasing a Condominium
In Costa Rica, all real properties are duly registered within the Registro Nacional (National Registry) and all relevant information about
Sands of Change
In the early seventies, my brother and I arrived in Tamarindo with single fin, 7 foot, down-railers and homemade bungee
Controversial, Actionable or Just Pura Vida?
Living in “Paradise” sometimes has a side that we don’t want to address, or maybe we feel that skirting issues