Clients often look at distance as a roadblock, but it doesn’t have to be. Designing in Paradise does not need to be hard, it all depends on who you’re working with. Let’s talk about Rudy, Casa Magayon, and… some pretty umbrellas. Rudy is one of our most esteemed...
Painting the Town Jacó: A Surf City That Became an Art Gallery. As Jacó has strived to beautify its public spaces in recent years, the impact of art is an inspiring success story. Evidence of the surf town’s esthetic transformation is all over the urban landscape....
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1593776672373{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}"] It’s supposed to be the most haunted building in Costa Rica, and whether you’re a ghost hunter or a skeptic, I predict it will give you the goosebumps. If Sanatorio...
The Ocean's Rainforest To paraphrase an old adage, "As go the coral reefs, so goes the planet." Although they represent only about one ten-thousandth of the ocean floor (0.01%), coral reefs are essential for the existence of about one-quarter of sea life. Algae and...
Lightning and thunder are consistent elements of any tropical environment. Situated between 8 and 12 degrees north of the equator, Costa Rica is a premier stage for nature’s light shows and sonic displays. In fact, the country now ranks high among those with the most...
A look towards a greener and supportive future Marriott hotels in Costa Rica innovate towards increasingly pleasant stays for travelers, framed in a social and environmental sustainability strategy called 360 Serve. This allows them to extend the benefits of their...
Salsa Brava is a surf spot that is not for the faint of heart or those lacking advanced-level skills. It is renowned as Costa Rica’s most perilous break, attracting challenge-seeking surfers from around the world. Located in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on the vibrant...
National Surfer Launches Virtual Surf Classes When the Coronavirus pandemic hit Costa Rica, extreme measures were taken nationwide to ensure the least impact to the country many call paradise. Likewise, restrictions were simultaneously occurring in other parts of the...
On May 26, 2020, Costa Rica became the first and only country in Central America to legally recognize same-sex marriage. It is a major victory for Costa Rica’s LGBTQ+ community, which has been fighting for equal civil rights for decades. But as much as this is a...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is a very welcoming country. This is reflected in its commitment to advancing diversity-related social issues. Costa Rica’s inclusiveness in recognizing diversely different citizens as productive and effective members of...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Five Orphaned Howler Monkeys Released After years of rehabilitation, Hendrix, Erick, Kenneth, Bianca, and Priscilla have returned to the treetops and a life of living wild and free! It took many years, as each monkey was rescued as...
Traveling and Visiting National Parks and Hotels in the Post-COVID-19 World Ten weeks. And we were lucky. Living on a 35-acre farm in Costa Rica, we could at least get outside and walk and see nature. Our remote location means we do not go to town often for supplies...