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Kingfishers: The Halcyon Love Birds

Kingfishers: The Halcyon Love Birds

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Kingfishers: The Halcyon Love Birds. Photo Caption: The common kingfisher, also known as the Eurasian kingfisher, is confined to those continents and parts of northern Africa. This article highlights the species that birdwatchers...

Brewing in Guanacaste

Brewing in Guanacaste

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1679513742189{background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Three years after opening its doors as Costa Rica’s newest premier craft brewery,...

Protecting the Indigenous Tribes of Costa Rica

Protecting the Indigenous Tribes of Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica's indigenous tribes have inhabited the country for centuries. The government of Costa Rica has committed itself to the protection of these tribes in order to ensure their survival and preserve their traditional...

Hundreds of Cans of Tuna and as Many Food Options

Hundreds of Cans of Tuna and as Many Food Options

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Canned tuna is a popular food item in Costa Rica because it is easy to prepare, affordable, and widely available. Canned tuna has a long shelf life and can be found in most grocery stores throughout the country. For many...

The Health Benefits of Coffee

The Health Benefits of Coffee

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Coffee is a popular drink that is enjoyed by millions of people all over the world. It is the most widely consumed beverage after water, and is considered to be an important part of the daily routine for many individuals....

What’s that huge nest in the tree?

What’s that huge nest in the tree?

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] What's that big nest in the trees? Hornets? Wasps? Flies? Ants? Good try, they are termites.   Termites are small insects that are found throughout Costa Rica. They are known for their ability to eat away at wood...

Sebastian Kaya Salgueiro

Sebastian Kaya Salgueiro

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Sebastian Kaya Salgueiro is a reggae musician from Uruguay, who has been living in Costa Rica for 10 years. After catching one of his recent performances in Tamarindo, we reached out to him with an invitation to tell...

A Surfing Vacation in Costa Rica

A Surfing Vacation in Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]If you're a surfing enthusiast, Costa Rica should be at the top of your list for your next vacation. With its extensive coastlines and consistent waves, Costa Rica has become an increasingly popular destination for...

Planning Your Vacation Early

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Planning a vacation early has a number of benefits. First and foremost, it gives you plenty of time to research and book affordable flights, hotels, and activities. Booking early may also allow you to take advantage of...

The Indigenous Tribes of Costa Rica

The Indigenous Tribes of Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Despite the fact that Costa Rica is an incredibly diverse nation, like in many parts of the world, indigenous communities are at risk of losing their cultural identities due to colonization, urbanization, and...

Don’t Leave Conservation up to Someone Else

Don’t Leave Conservation up to Someone Else

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]We are lucky to live in Costa Rica, one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, with rainforests, cloud forests and mangrove swamps, as well as 12 different climate zones. Costa Rica makes up just 0.03%...

Victory for the Whales in Iceland

Victory for the Whales in Iceland

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The decision to end whaling in Iceland came about because of the incredible efforts by so many people for so many years. Many organizations in Iceland and around the world have contributed to this special day.   The...