[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]The latest smartphones have a wonderful ability to take all kinds of photos, including the popular panorama format. So here is a test to see how many places in Costa Rica you can recognize...
Ojochal a Hidden Gem
Quiet and Quaint I recently planned a trip to Ojochal and Sierpe with friends. The intent was to relax at a hotel that our friends manage in Ojochal, explore the wildlife in Sierpe and dine at some amazing restaurants in Ojochal. Since I had been to Ojochal...
Magical San Vito
A Wonderland of Wildlife, Scenery and Culture I was recently invited by friends to go on a two-night trip to the San Vito area of Costa Rica. The main purpose was to look for specific birds my two friends wanted to see to check off their bird lists. The plan was to...
Bocas del Toro
[uxgallery id="4"] Bocas del Toro: Behind the Mangroves Venture Beyond Expectations into Vibrant Ngäbe Culture Our boat ran parallel to an ominous sky. The air swirled cool, and the ocean turned an electric turquoise that was only further intensified by the...
Tamarindo Pop Quiz
Tamarindo Pop Quiz [uxgallery id="3"] Longtime Tamarindo resident Valerie Townley recently moved back to California after spending many of the community’s early formative years raising a family here. We appreciate the vintage photos she made available to share with...
Coffee and Chocolate: Who Can Resist?
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Phillip Yingling Photo
Catarata Toro Dos Photographer: Phillip Yingling Instagram: greenwood_fotos Waterfall Location: ICE Hydroelectric plant Toro 2, Marsella, San Carlos, Costa Rica Height: 679 feet or 206 meters Related articles: Sleeping Beauty...camping out under one of...
Sanatorio Duran: Costa Rica’s Haunted Hospital
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1593776672373{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}"] It’s supposed to be the most haunted building in Costa Rica, and whether you’re a ghost hunter or a skeptic, I predict it will give you the goosebumps. If Sanatorio...
If You Hear Thunder
Lightning and thunder are consistent elements of any tropical environment. Situated between 8 and 12 degrees north of the equator, Costa Rica is a premier stage for nature’s light shows and sonic displays. In fact, the country now ranks high among those with the most...
Welcome to the New Normal
Traveling and Visiting National Parks and Hotels in the Post-COVID-19 World Ten weeks. And we were lucky. Living on a 35-acre farm in Costa Rica, we could at least get outside and walk and see nature. Our remote location means we do not go to town often for supplies...
The Wonder of it All
A Photographic Journey Around Costa Rica Howler invites you to behold some of the wondrous landscapes, seascapes and wildlife inhabitants of Costa Rica on this photographic journey led by Paul German. The Canadian-born adventurer turned photographer has touched foot...