Donaldo Voelker

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...

Jardin La Torre

Jardin La Torre

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Jardin La Torre (Tower Garden), A mid-Pacific Highlands 55+ Retirement Community near San Ramon de Alajuela (Part I) OUR WEBSITE  Picture year-round springlike temperatures (60-85 degrees Fahrenheit), spectacular sunsets...

YOUR COTTAGE FARM WITHIN A LARGE GATED FARM

YOUR COTTAGE FARM WITHIN A LARGE GATED FARM

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] SPECTACULAR VIEWS  A lush private sanctuary deeply rooted in the rhythms of nature, a refuge from the city within a setting of forests, private...

Simply Spanish – Table Talk

Simply Spanish – Table Talk

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Spanish Terms for Table Talk Here is a list of some helpful words and phrases in Spanish for table talk.  Whether you're eating at home, a friends house or out to dinner, these will hopefully improve your Spanish. abridor de vino —...

Recipe of the Month – Tacos de Pescador Fritos

Recipe of the Month – Tacos de Pescador Fritos

Fish Tacos When you think of Tacos usually tortillas with beef, chicken or pork come to mind. Fish Tacos are fresh and bursting with exquisite flavors and textures. This is a wonderful dish and very easy to make. Please enjoy and share your recipes with us....

Recipe of the Month – Casarita Cocktail

Recipe of the Month – Casarita Cocktail

Another winning cocktail. Are you ready to relax and watch the sunset in Costa Rica? Well, the Casarite Cocktail with its wonderful ingredients with surely enhance your experience and leave you wanting more. It's easy to make and the use of Mezcal gives it a very...

When People Who Care Come Together

When People Who Care Come Together

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Our communities in Costa Rica depend on the local park or square for family and town events. So often during the late afternoon, you can see children playing with one or both parents. It's a place of connection and...

Spanish: Real Estate Terms

Spanish: Real Estate Terms

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Agente de bienes raíces —  real estate agent / real estate broker Agente del comprador — buyers agent  Agente del vendedor — seller’s agent  Alistado — listing Alistado exclusivo — exclusive listing  Alistado no exclusivo...

Up Close and Personal: Macro Photography Gems

Up Close and Personal: Macro Photography Gems

Welcome to Peter Grob’s world, where no creature is too small to steal the big spotlight. The Switzerland native describes himself as an ambitious amateur photographer with a preference for macro models and a passion for jumping spiders.  Howler readers are invited to...

Making the Scene: Milo Gonzalez

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...

Medical Marijuana and Hemp Legalized in  Costa Rica

Medical Marijuana and Hemp Legalized in Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica has legalized hemp production and commercialization, as well as cannabis for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. This article provides an overview of what this means and the steps involved for those eligible....

Stories Connect us With Each Other

Stories Connect us With Each Other

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Hello readers,   We appreciate all the loyal readers who engage with us on a monthly basis. As Howler is soon entering our 27th year of publishing, we are grateful to our readership and for the support of our...