EXpat writer britt nelson

EXpat writer britt nelson

Britt Nelson, 75, came to Costa Rica in 2011 from Florida. He is a retired, multi-award winning photo journalist, reporter and news editor for the New York Times Company. He has been published thousands of times on the front pages of American newspapers. He is...

Villa Tuscana Luxury Home For Sale in Hacienda Pinilla

Villa Tuscana Luxury Home For Sale in Hacienda Pinilla

Welcome to Villa Tuscana a stunning property situated in the esteemed Hacienda Pinilla community in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. This sophisticated estate embodies neoclassical Tuscan design, seamlessly blending luxurious tropical elegance with a beautifully landscaped...

Costa Rica Birds Diversity: Exploring the Avian Beauty

Costa Rica Birds Diversity: Exploring the Avian Beauty

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]The birds of Costa Rica offer a fascinating glimpse into the incredible diversity and beauty of the country's avian population. With over 900 species calling Costa Rica home, it is no wonder that birdwatching has become a...

Bird’s Eye View of Costa Rica

Bird’s Eye View of Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]After living here for over three years, I was looking forward to this trip to gaze at the beauty of this region of Guanacaste, via air. The gyrocopter was blue like the sky above us. The pilot did the pre-flight checklist...

Soaring Beneath the Surface: The Eagle Rays of Costa Rica’s Seas

Soaring Beneath the Surface: The Eagle Rays of Costa Rica’s Seas

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Eagle rays, with their distinctive and elegant appearance, are one of the ocean's most mesmerizing sights, especially in the biodiverse waters of Costa...

The Most Elusive Creatures in Costa Rica

The Most Elusive Creatures in Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is a treasure trove of biodiversity, home to 5% of the world's species despite making up just 0.03% of the Earth's surface. While tourists...

Monkeying Around with a Camera in Costa Rica

Monkeying Around with a Camera in Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]You're on the verge of an absolutely exhilarating adventure, stepping into the vibrant world of photographing the fascinating primates of Costa Rica....

The Impressive Brahma

The Impressive Brahma

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Brahma of Costa Rica are a fascinating breed of cattle known for their size, strength, and adaptability. These magnificent animals have been bred...

What’s that huge nest in the tree?

What’s that huge nest in the tree?

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] What's that big nest in the trees? Hornets? Wasps? Flies? Ants? Good try, they are termites.   Termites are small insects that are found throughout Costa Rica. They are known for their ability to eat away at wood...