Fiesta Navideña: Embracing Christmas the Costa Rican Way

Fiesta Navideña: Embracing Christmas the Costa Rican Way

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Celebrating Christmas in Costa Rica is a vibrant and colorful affair, blending traditional Christian elements with local customs and tropical flair....

Howler’s Trivia #1

Howler’s Trivia #1

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Howler has published Costa Rica to the world since 1996. Enjoy the 8 categories of topics with over a thousand articles.   Thank our sponsors and thanks for sharing the pura vida stories on your social...

Real Estate Marketing

Real Estate Marketing

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Based on the search results and industry knowledge, here are the top 10 frustrations, fears, and desires real estate agents have with marketing: A. Frustrations 1. High lead costs...

Your Pet’s Chip

Your Pet’s Chip

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Did you know a microchip can be the difference between a lost pet and a happy reunion? A microchip is a tiny device, about the size of a grain of rice,...

A Year of Resilience: How 2024 Shapes a Hopeful 2025

A Year of Resilience: How 2024 Shapes a Hopeful 2025

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Reflections on 2024 and Looking Forward to a Hopeful 2025   As 2024 draws to a close, we find ourselves at a poignant moment—a time to pause, reflect,...

Costa Rica Birding: Little Tinamou—The Forest’s Whisper

Costa Rica Birding: Little Tinamou—The Forest’s Whisper

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica’s reputation as a birdwatcher’s haven is bolstered by the presence of diverse bird species, among which the Little Tinamou (Crypturellus...

Costa Rica Holiday Traditions Never Get Tiresome

Costa Rica Holiday Traditions Never Get Tiresome

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Costa Rica Holiday Traditions Never Get Tiresome: Some things never change about Christmas, while others do over time. Either way, the year-end holidays in Costa Rica — “fiestas de fin de año” —are a blend of ever-evolving customs....

The Power of Water

The Power of Water

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]From the November flooding of Costa Rica to the abundant thermal springs, waterfalls, and coastline, we've all experienced the extremes of water. For...

Have you heard about the feature of “Alerta Registral”?

Have you heard about the feature of “Alerta Registral”?

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]As a Real Estate owner and investor, it's essential to be mindful of the tools available in Costa Rica to monitor assets. Implementing preventive...