Reader’s Choice Dining: Grill Alvarito

Reader’s Choice Dining: Grill Alvarito

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Grill Alvarito Photo and contribution by Perry Thomas As you travel from Tamarindo to Huacas, before you get to town, you'll see smoke rising from the wood fire smokers at Grill Alvarito.  I've been eating here since I...

What is “Click: REAL ESCAPES”?

What is “Click: REAL ESCAPES”?

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] You'll notice a fresh look with the Howler Media platform in August. The platform includes the digital magazine, website and social media. "Click" means an action is required. "Real" is the opposite of pretending,  fake,...

Unlocking Social Media: Essential Hacks for 2023

Unlocking Social Media: Essential Hacks for 2023

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The marketing industry has experienced a whirlwind of changes over the years. The Covid-19 pandemic and its impact, on gatherings and mobility have compelled businesses to adjust to a mobile world. Thankfully, more and...

Spanish: Typical Costa Rican Dishes

Spanish: Typical Costa Rican Dishes

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Learning Spanish opens up a delightful gateway to experiencing the rich culinary culture of Costa Rica firsthand. As you venture into local eateries, understanding the language allows you to navigate the menu and order...

Liberia: A Brief History

Liberia: A Brief History

[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Liberia Costa Rica, the largest city in Guanacaste, was informally founded on Sept. 4, 1769, when a chapel was built there. It was located at a strategic crossroads connecting the cities of Rivas,...

Tuna Salad and Recipes

Tuna Salad and Recipes

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] History of Tuna Salad in Costa Rica Costa Rican tuna fish salad, otherwise known as atun con sodas is one of the most popular foods among Costa Ricans. And I can tell you from lots of experience that Costa Rican canned...

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...

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...