[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Living in Costa Rica offers a dynamic and diverse experience that attracts a wide array of individuals. From adventure tourists and culture enthusiasts...
Make the Most of Your Costa Rican Adventure
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica: A Land of Endless Adventure Costa Rica is, brimming with adventures that satisfy the soul of every traveler. This land, rich in...
Beyond Appearances: Uniting ‘Esse Quam Videri’ and ‘Pura Vida’ in Pursuit of Genuine Happiness
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Latin motto "Esse quam videri," which translates to "To be, rather than to seem," resonates deeply with the Costa Rican ethos of "Pura Vida." Both...
Can We Bridge Divides with Pura Vida? A Path to Global Peace and Prosperity
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]As we usher in 2024, our world finds itself navigating a labyrinth of social unrest, political divisions, and international conflicts. These challenges...
Howler Real Escapes Costa Rica’s Toast to a Peaceful and Prosperous 2024
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Happy New Year from The Howler Magazine! As the clock ticks towards midnight, marking the beginning of a brand new year, we at The Howler Magazine are...
Holiday Blessings from Costa Rica: A Message of Hope and Unity
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]In the midst of the tranquil haven that is Costa Rica, we pause to contemplate the holiday season, even as we witness turmoil unfolding in distant...
Bikinis Over Parkas: Why Costa Rica Should Be Your Winter Destination!
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Are you starting to feel like a popsicle in your own home as the icy tendrils of winter creep in uninvited? Do you find yourself squinting at the...
Bizarre Adventures in the Ferocious Isles
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Traveling to the Danish Faroe Islands is like a short vacation in an asylum for the criminally insane. Not that this is unexpected considering the...
Sleep Deprivation in Paradise: The Costa Rican Rooster’s Nocturnal Serenade
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]Ah, the elusive Costa Rican Rooster, also known in local folklore as "El Gallito de la Noche" or "The Little Rooster of Neverending Noise." While most roosters around the world have the common decency to crow at the first...
The Sad But Predictable Demise of Lahaina
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]A Similar Fate May Be Coming to a Town Near You! I have fond memories of Lahaina. I first visited the town in 1976 when I was First Officer on Greenpeace VII. We were warmly received and the people of Lahaina generously...
Happy in a So-Called Paradise?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]You know, lots of folks dream about living in a paradise-like spot, with beautiful beaches, amazing landscapes, and just living carefree. It's like a perfect postcard picture. But real life might have a few more twists...
Don’t Leave Conservation up to Someone Else
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]We are lucky to live in Costa Rica, one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, with rainforests, cloud forests and mangrove swamps, as well as 12 different climate zones. Costa Rica makes up just 0.03%...













