How Can I Ensure I’m Doing All I Can to Protect My Property in Costa Rica? Whether you live in Costa Rica full-time or only visit seasonally, protecting your property is a top priority. From preventing squatter occupation to installing smart security systems, there...
Don Rogelio Café in Cañas is best known today as the humble little soda shop where a single, almost mythical drink—la leche dormida (sleeping milk)—turned a family recipe into a local legend and a small town stop into a must-visit waypoint on the Pan-American Highway....
If you’re asking what makes Playa del Coco and Playa Hermosa so popular, the simple answer is variety. Calm swimming beaches, world-class ocean adventures, wildlife encounters, waterfalls, and vibrant seaside nightlife all sit within 20–30 minutes of Liberia...
Tamarindo’s Secret Neighbours: The Catalina Islands and the Wild World Beneath the Waves Tamarindo Beach is famous for its waves curling along the bay, making it a rare place where beginners can learn and experienced surfers can still find a challenge. What many...
Costa Rica is one of those places where a five-star sunset can feel guaranteed—but a five-star rating absolutely is not. For hotels, tours, restaurants, shuttles, and experiences, online reviews aren’t a “nice extra”. They’re often the deciding factor between a full...
What are Costa Rica’s biggest exports in 2024? Costa Rica’s export story in 2024 is led by medical and precision manufacturing first, and tropical agriculture second. Goods exports closed 2024 at about US$19.9 billion, with precision and medical equipment as the top...
“During high water, the ‘Aye, mami!’ rapids become ‘Oh, crap!’ rapids,” my guide informed me — and honestly, that’s the most accurate river forecast you’ll ever get in Costa Rica. Whitewater rafting here is a beautiful contradiction. One minute you’re folded into the...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] What is the green flash? The green flash is a brief burst of green light that can appear on the very top edge of the sun for roughly one to three seconds as it meets the horizon. It’s most often spotted at sunset over...
By Terry Carlile Driving in Costa Rica is an adventure worthy of its own chapter in the "Travel and Adventures" section of Howler. The conditions are as unpredictable as a soap opera plot twist, varying with your location, the time of day, and whether or not a herd...
Costa Rica punches way above its weight in business. In a country known for rainforests, coffee, and beach breaks, you’ll also find powerhouse cooperatives, national champions, and global multinationals running major manufacturing, logistics, finance, and tech...
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Ecos Shrimp Group is an organic shrimp farming company based in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. With six farms and 180 collaborators, the business faithfully believes that innovation in the food industry can go hand in hand with...
What’s the smartest way to pick where to stay in Costa Rica? Choose the stay that matches your pace, not the one with the loudest reviews. If you want service and zero decisions, book a hotel; if you want space and flexibility, book a condo; if you want a personal...