The Best Way to Use Marijuana for Pain Relief: Smoking, Edibles, and the Power of Brownies Finding Relief: Can Marijuana Help with Pain? If you’re dealing with chronic pain, you’ve likely tried a long list of remedies—some helpful, others not so much. But marijuana...
Why the Animals at Diamante Eco Adventure Park Are There – And How They Were Saved
Diamante Eco Adventure Park in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, stands as a sanctuary for numerous animals that, due to various circumstances, cannot survive in the wild. Unlike traditional zoos, Diamante focuses on rescue, rehabilitation, and education, providing a haven for...
A Story About Costa Rican Coffee That Will Make You Feel Proud Every Time You Drink It
You may not know that every time you choose a cup of Costa Rican coffee, you are tasting a unique product, one that is rare in the world. You’re savoring the result of an incredible process, which can be defined as a perfect balance between social, economic,...
Torunes Farm: An Organic Coffee Haven and Oasis for Melipona Bees
Nestled in the lush hills of Palmares, Costa Rica, Torunes Farm is a place where tradition and innovation blend seamlessly. This organic coffee farm has a deep-rooted history, passed down through generations with a commitment to regenerative agriculture. Over the...
Agrochemicals are Killing Our Bees around the world
The Silent Massacre: How Bayer’s Roundup and Other Agrochemicals Are Starving Costa Rica’s Bees How Is Bayer’s Roundup Killing Costa Rica’s Bees? Bayer’s Roundup and other agrochemicals are wiping out the plants bees need to survive, pushing pollinators to the brink...
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Lake Arenal and volcano Arenal
Festival Madre Tierra 2025: Pollinating Knowledge and Cultivating the Future
Festival Madre Tierra celebrates its fifth edition with a renewed vision: to strengthen the connection with the communities around Lake Arenal and Monteverde. We’ll do this through small but meaningful activities that plant the seeds of awareness and action for the...
Festival Madre Tierra 2025: Polinizando Saberes y Cultivando Futuro
El Festival Madre Tierra llega a su quinta edición con una visión renovada: fortalecer la conexión con las comunidades del Lago Arenal y Monteverde. Esto lo haremos a través de pequeñas y significativas actividades que siembran conciencia y acción por el planeta....
Get Your Pura Vida Back: How AI Is Transforming Costa Rica’s Tourism Businesses
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] In the breathtaking landscapes of Costa Rica, where "Pura Vida" isn't just a saying but a way of life, tourism has long been the heartbeat of the...
Coco the Brave Little Hermit Crab
As the day winds down and the sun dips below the unspoiled shoreline of Las Baulas National Marine Park in Costa Rica, its shimmering rays cast a warm glow on the vibrant shells scattered along the beach. Amidst these shells, one may catch a glimpse of the elusive...
The Forgotten Connection: Costa Rica’s Indigenous People, the Mayans, and the Sacred Melipona Honey
Throughout history, bees have played a vital role in shaping civilizations, particularly in Mesoamerica, where the sacred stingless Melipona bee was revered by the Mayans. While Costa Rica and the Mayan heartland of Mexico and Guatemala may seem worlds apart, the...
Gunnera Insignis: The Dinosaur of the Plant Kingdom
If plants held a contest for "Most Likely to Belong in Jurassic Park," Gunnera insignis would win, hands down. Also known as the poor man’s umbrella, this plant sports gigantic leaves that can reach up to 10 feet across. Imagine walking through a forest and stumbling...













