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The Mystical Side of Costa Rica: Understanding Superstitions and Good Luck Practices
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Unveiling the Mysteries: Superstitions and Good Luck Traditions in Costa Rica When you find yourself enveloped by the stunning biodiversity of...
Travel Talks 1947 Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] Can you imagine living during the Depression and going to your only entertainment venue, the movies and watch an exciting film about some country far away before...
Snapshots of History
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The people are long gone, and the buildings, landscape, and structures may remain. But someone took the time to push a button and capture a photograph. Perhaps never realizing that in 2023 the print would be displayed to...
Equestrian Ballet in Costa Rica: The Vibrant Narrative of Doma Vaquera con Garrocha
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Certainly, connoisseurs and mere enthusiasts of equine grace will find themselves engrossed in the visual banquet presented through Eugenio Garcia's...
Unveiling the Rich Heritage of Carnaval del Limón in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Unveiling the Cultural Opulence of Costa Rica’s Carnaval del Limón Are you ready for the Carnival in Limon, Caribbean Costa Rica? Beginning October...
The Festive Costa Rican Dance
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] The native Costa Rican festive dance is a magnificent celebration of rich traditions and exuberant culture that fills the heart with sheer exhilaration. The dancers, adorned in vibrant traditional costumes, ignite an...
Celebrate Costa Rica Independence Day: Fascinating Facts and Traditions
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Discover a few interesting facts about Costa Rica Independence Day and rejoice with the country for its years of freedom on September 15! You’ll notice businesses, homes and vehicles are proudly displaying blue, white and...
Coffee & Gifts Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] We Love Coffee Our Family Legacy is Torunes Organic Coffee since 1897, it's the perfect gift to take home with you.Visit our Souvenir and Furniture Store. At JyG Furniture in Huacas, Guanacaste Drop in and Say ...
Unveiling Longevity Secrets: A Deep Dive into the “Secrets of the Blue Zones” Netflix Series
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text] Unveiling Longevity Secrets: A Deep Dive into the "Secrets of the Blue Zones" Netflix Series In a digital age where information abounds, uncovering the keys to a long and vibrant life remains an evergreen quest. We look...
Costa Rica Rich History Snapshots
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]We'll select a variety of photographs that are a snapshot of days gone by. The rugged lifestyle, the rich culture, and the history can all be seen with these selections. Make sure to follow Fotografias Antiguas Indigenas...
Reggae’s Infectious Rhythm of Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Reggae music has undeniably become a significant part of Costa Rican culture, captivating the hearts of enthusiasts across the country. While Costa Rica is primarily known for its lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and...
Castillo de Lilo
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]This is the story of a young Costa Rican woman, Ericka Villalobos, who was determined to find her way in the world and take care of her family in the process. This is also the story of Klaus Jung, a German engineer who...
Kid’s Rock at Camp Experiences
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Rock Camp for Kids: Unforgettable Musical Experience in Guanacaste Studio '71 and Good Vibes Rock School joined forces in July to offer some unforgettable experiences for aspiring young musicians at Rock Camp for Kids....
Costa Rica’s Unwavering Love for Soccer: A Passionate Soccer Nation
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is known for its stunning natural landscapes, diverse wildlife, and vibrant culture. However, one aspect that truly sets Costa Rica apart from other nations is its unwavering love for soccer. Soccer, or futbol...
Coldplay Sets a New Standard of Sustainability in the Music Industry
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Coldplay, the renowned music band, has recently made history by becoming the first music band ever to release an Annual Sustainability report. This report, in line with their "Music of the Spheres" World Tour that...
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...
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...
Muralist Returns to Restore Atenas Mural
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Early in his career, Mexican artist Diego Rivera copied the classical art of his European contemporaries. Wanting to capture the history of the pre-Hispanic people that were his ancestors, none of whom were reflected in...
The Language of Wood
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]For Costa Rican sculptor Heiner Guido, wood is much more than the raw material he uses to create captivating works of art. It’s a communication medium — something solid and immobile that speaks to him before being brought...
Hidden Garden Art Gallery
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="50235" img_size="full"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] The Best of Guanacaste Expressed Through Art Featured photo "Dia de la Lava Ropes," Artist: Susan Adams Guanacaste is an amazing province of Costa...
Guaitil: The Real Deal
Written by Debbie Bride & Marian Paniagua To be sure, the tiny village of Guaitil is off the beaten path, but not too far off. Nor is it a difficult drive or hard to find, and the trip takes you through a particularly scenic area of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste...
Earth Without Humans
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Imagine a world where the human population vanished. We've seen movies and read stories with different media adaptations about living in a futurist apocalyptic world. “The Last of Us” is a popular video game with an...
Allan Murillo
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Welcome once more to our Artist Spotlight series called “Making a Scene.” In this issue, we feature the selected works of Costa Rican artist Allan Murillo, who was profiled in the January 2021 Howler article entitled...
Liquor Factory Legacy
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The construction of the building that now houses the National Center of Culture (CENAC) began in 1853, by mandate of the then President of the Republic Juan Rafael Mora Porras, which makes it one of the oldest in San...
Dreams Come True for Costa Ricans in Science and Technology
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Reaching for the stars can refer to any kind of lofty ambition, but sometimes it can be taken literally. An impressive number of Costa Ricans have launched careers that found them closer to outer space than most of us...
Coming Up: Comic Con Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Fandoms of comic and pop culture conventions alike will converge for Comic Con Costa Rica (C2CR), May 5, 6 and 7, 2023 at the National Convention Center in San José. The country’s largest pop culture event promises...
Miles and Decades Apart
[vc_row][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_column_text] Photos courtesy of Facebook Group: Fotografias Antiguas Indígenas de Costa Rica - CLICK HERE Talamanca, 1912. Located in the extreme southeast of the province of Limón, this canton today has the highest percentage of...
In Memory of Walter Ferguson
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]How can you know so much about someone you've never met? The answer, surely, will be that there are people who seem to have fallen from astrolites — humans who seem to have an aura and a talent that radiates from the...
The Lost Legacy of Costa Rica’s Railroads
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]One could argue that Costa Rica’s railroads birthed modern-day Central America. In the late 1800s, U.S. entrepreneur Henry Meigs signed a contract with the Costa Rican government to build a railroad from San José to the...
Artist: Daniela Vargas Winiker
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Howler’s Artist Spotlight series called "Making a Scene" is back this month featuring Costa Rican artist Daniela Vargas Winiker. "My purpose is to combine painting, sculpture and installation, achieving interactive spaces...
The Lost Treasure of Lima
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Tales of pirates and treasures have tickled the imaginations of millions. There’s something magical about the concept of brave and bold renegade pirates, driven by fortune and fame, setting out to capture, plunder and...
Indigenous Cultures in Focus
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Howler is pleased once again to share some captivating historical images from Fotos Antiguas Indígenas de Costa Rica, a group created to honor Costa Rica’s rich indigenous legacy encompassing 24 territories. Images from...
Donaldo Voelker
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Welcome back to our Artist Spotlight series called "Making a Scene." In every issue, we feature the selected works of a different artist, sharing personal insights into the inspiration and creative process behind each...
Making the Scene: Milo Gonzalez
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Howler’s "Making a Scene" series continues this month, with Milo Gonzalez giving us a personal glimpse at the inspiration behind four of his selected paintings. As a child, the Costa Rican artist always showed skill in...
Nothing Black and White in Amy Pink’s World
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Colorful language takes on a totally different, literal meaning when artist Amy Pink talks about the passions and perspectives guiding her life story towards an ongoing Costa Rica chapter. “I see eye candy everywhere I...
70 Interesting Facts About Costa Rica
[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1671737684718{background-color: #ffffff !important;}"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] From northwest to southwest, Costa Rica measures only 285 miles (460 km.) and at its narrowest, it is only 74 miles (120 km.) wide. It is smaller than...
Making a Scene: Susan Adams
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Welcome to Howler’s recently introduced Artist Spotlight series called "Making a Scene." In every issue, we’ll feature the selected works of a different artist, sharing personal insights into the inspiration and creative...
Family Preserves Sugar Milling Legacy
[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1671815799611{background-color: #ffffff !important;}"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]From treasured tradition to budding tourist attraction, the Agüero family trapiche (sugar cane mill) at Paso Agres, Turrubares, is an emblem of local...
Costa Rica’s Viticulture Success Story
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Where there’s a will to grow wine, there must be a way — even in Costa Rica. Thus begins the remarkable success story of Virgilio Vidor Viticultura Tropical, a testament to where inspired scientific adventure can lead. ...