San José is the perfect destination to experience and learn more about urban tourism in Costa Rica. The city offers many options to have a good time while thinking of your next adventure. Museums, galleries, parks, restaurants, coffee shops, bars and friendly people are some of the reasons why you should visit the capital city.
Randall Arauz
Costa Rican Sea Hero and Shark Champion Given Costa Rica’s global reputation as an environmentally progressive country, this contrary track record may seem shocking: as recently as 2004, it was the largest exporter of shark products, including 8,000 tons of shark...
Seeing Forests for the Trees
Half a Dozen Types in Costa Rica The biodiversity of Costa Rica never ceases to astound even those with significant botanical knowledge. As a relatively small country, it is home to six different forest categories, each with particular nuances and habitats. The three...
Howler Mourns a Heartbreaking Loss
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] RIP Nikki April 27 was a very sad day when we learned that Nikki Durling, a dear member of the Howler family, had passed away after a long illness. Our shock and sense of loss were profound. Nikki was a joy to work with and be...
Dr. Andrea March 15, 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] FACEBOOK PAGE (VIDEOS/INFO) 3/17/20: At Beach Side Clinic we understand how stressful these days of self-quarantine and social distancing can be. That’s why we created the BSC WhatsApp 24-Hour Hotline, giving you direct access to...
Skybound: Flying Costa Rica’s Airstrips
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Photo above: Co-piloting this recent flight departure from Liberia was Kyle Berger, a Costa Rican native now working with Air Canada in Toronto. Photo: Luis Felipe Murillo Castillo Options for air travel to, from and around Costa...
Surfing Witch’s Rock With Robert August
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Robert August’s jokes are pretty corny. Yet, it’s a privilege hearing them told by someone who happens to be a surfing legend. At age 18, the Huntington Beach, California native starred with pal Mike Hynson in the 1966 global...
Reaching the Highest Peaks in Costa Rica
Pictured above: Cerro Chirripo. Several of Costa Rica’s highest mountain peaks retain the name they were given by native Americans. They were an integral part of indegenous cultures, revered by the civilizations who lived here for millenia. Let’s hope the human race can continue to show reverence for Mother Nature, including these five spectacular summits listed in descending order of altitude.
Nine Cool Things To Do in Costa Rica
When contemplating fun things to do in Costa Rica, you’ve probably heard a lot about ziplining adventures over the cloud forest[…]
Local Vet Gilberth Cavallini Goes to Africa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When Gilberth Cavallini was a little boy, he used to rescue all sorts of animals and tend to their ailments. His mom recently reminded him of the time he sutured the wing of a chicken that his German shepherd had injured. As an...
Rip Current Caution
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Rip Current Caution: Don’t Be a Statistic. Rip currents are the leading surf hazard for all beachgoers. They are particularly dangerous for weak or non-swimmers. Rip current speeds are typically one to two feet per...
Ocean Rescue Training Aims to Decrease Drownings
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ocean Rescue Training Aims to Decrease Drownings: Internationally Accredited Lifesaving Clinic with Vamos Youth a Success. Costa Rica has continually been rated as the safest country to visit in Central America. This is one of many...