What “Action!” Means to Leonardo DiCaprio in Costa Rica

What “Action!” Means to Leonardo DiCaprio in Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]You might roll your eyes when you hear that certain celebrities have a platform for any number of things. Is it a way to get publicity for themselves or do they really believe in these causes?   Many celebrities come...

What If?

What If?

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The proliferation of plastics in our environment is such a big issue I have chosen it as my editorial discussion topic this month.   What if there was an alternative that we could implement to confront the...

Costa Rica has Strong Showing in Cologne

Costa Rica has Strong Showing in Cologne

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]A small but dynamic export delegation showcased some of Costa Rica’s most attractive food and beverage products at the recent Anuga international trade fair in Cologne, Germany.   Teams representing 10 national...

Granddad’s Way to the Beach: Central Valley to Santa Teresa

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Long ago, there was no Route 27 to provide a quick way to Costa Rica’s west coast beaches from the Central Valley, no Peace Bridge to cross over to get to the Nicoya Peninsula. What was gained in the newer infrastructure...

Nicaragua: Neighbor to the North

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica’s neighbor to the north is loaded with adventure, relaxation and enough memorable experiences to send Nicaragua high up on your travel list. As the largest country in Central America, the land of lakes and...

Reminders That Our World is Not Indestructible

Reminders That Our World is Not Indestructible

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Over the past almost two years, we have experienced things we never thought we would. Previously, we lived our lives as if indestructible — oblivious to the progression towards today’s reality, be it cyclical or manmade....

Inipi or Temazcal Part 3 of 4

Inipi or Temazcal Part 3 of 4

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]To elaborate on the first article in this Howler series, inipi is a ceremony to purify our bodies and minds. It originated with the sacred rituals of the indigenous native Americans. Inipi comes from the Lakota word...

Costa Rica Photographers Rule

Costa Rica Photographers Rule

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text] by John Quam, Owner/Editor/Head Monkey-In-Charge We have amazing artists in Costa Rica. This special October edition of Howler, “Costa Rica Through the Lens,” highlights many of the talented photographers throughout the...

Costa Rica’s Flag: Proudly Waved, Carried and Worn

Costa Rica’s Flag: Proudly Waved, Carried and Worn

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Costa Rica's Flag: Proudly Waved, Carried and Worn.  There is nothing more symbolic of a country’s heritage than its national flag. The flag represents a cultural identity that unites all the people and values it stands...

Ginger’s Health Benefits

Ginger’s Health Benefits

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Ginger can improve your life. The health benefits are amazing! In this overview, we highlight some of the medical advantages ginger offers in more ways than you might have realized.   Weight loss  Keeping your weight...

Surf Spot – Playa Tamarindo

Surf Spot – Playa Tamarindo

[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Tamarindo is much more than just a surf spot. Tamarindo is a happening beach town full of shops, restaurants and bars. Add to that the mix of cultures, languages and people, and it is truly a...