Why We Keep Publishing Howler Magazine After 29 Years

Why We Keep Publishing Howler Magazine After 29 Years

Costa Rica is a land where jungle mountains meet rolling surf, where scarlet macaws glide across the sky, and where "Pura Vida" is more than a phrase—it's a way of life. Adventures abound, from white-water rafting to volcano hiking; culture thrives in music,...

September Surge: Why Property Deals Spike After Summer

September Surge: Why Property Deals Spike After Summer

Why Does September Bring a Surge in Property Deals? September is like a starter pistol for the property market. The lazy, sun-soaked pace of summer gives way to a more urgent, decisive energy. Families return from beach holidays, inboxes are cleared, and buyers...

Jungle Babies: Wildlife Births in the Green Season

Jungle Babies: Wildlife Births in the Green Season

As the green season sweeps across Costa Rica, the jungles come alive with new life. From tiny coati kits to playful howler monkey infants, September’s abundant food supply supports the birth of many species. This time of year is not only an enchanting sight for nature...

Caribbean Side Surprises: Salsa Brava’s September Punch

Caribbean Side Surprises: Salsa Brava’s September Punch

If you’ve ever stood on the sand in Puerto Viejo and stared out at Salsa Brava, you’ll know it’s not a wave for the faint-hearted. This reef break, with its raw Caribbean power and shallow coral shelf, has humbled even the most experienced surfers. September, often...

Witch’s Rock and Ollie’s Point: September’s Secret Season

Witch’s Rock and Ollie’s Point: September’s Secret Season

If surfing had a whisper rather than a roar, it would sound like September at Witch’s Rock and Ollie’s Point. Forget the packed line-ups of peak summer. This is the month when the Santa Rosa coastline feels like your own private playground. The long boat rides from...

Green Mango with Chilero: A Zesty Costa Rican Favourite

Green Mango with Chilero: A Zesty Costa Rican Favourite

What is green mango with chilero? Green mango with chilero is a classic Costa Rican street snack made from unripe mango slices topped with a vinegar-and-chilli mix. This tangy, spicy treat balances sourness from the mango with the heat of the chilero, creating a...

Sounds of the Soul: Traditional Marimba in the Modern Era

Sounds of the Soul: Traditional Marimba in the Modern Era

There’s a sound in Costa Rica that can stop you mid-step. It’s warm, earthy, and somehow both simple and complex—like sunshine poured into music. That sound belongs to the marimba, the country’s national instrument, whose wooden keys have echoed through village...

Discover the Business-Friendly Vibes of Costa Rica

Discover the Business-Friendly Vibes of Costa Rica

Costa Rica is far more than a postcard paradise. Behind the palm-lined beaches and emerald rainforests lies one of Latin America’s most promising environments for building and scaling a business. With its prime geographic position, political stability, skilled...

Fins in the Fjord: Dolphin Encounters in Golfo Dulce

Fins in the Fjord: Dolphin Encounters in Golfo Dulce

Why is September the best month for dolphin watching in Golfo Dulce? September brings calm seas, warm waters, and an abundance of food, making it the perfect month for dolphin encounters in Golfo Dulce. The reduced wind and glassy surface improve visibility and...

Fireflies, Fairytales, and the Nights That Glow

Fireflies, Fairytales, and the Nights That Glow

From May to September, when the air in Costa Rica feels as soft as silk and the earth exhales the scent of rain-soaked leaves, a quiet magic takes hold. At first, it’s subtle—a single flicker near the hedgerow, another glint by the riverbank. Then, as twilight...