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
Tarcoles River Trip
The Tarcoles River begins on the southern slopes of Costa Rica’s Cordillera Central volcanic range and flows southwest to the
Diamante Hits New Heights SP/EN
Diamante Hits New Heights (Spanish below) On a perfectly bright and clear January morning in 2012, while standing on a hilltop 300
Tamarindo Pop Quiz
Tamarindo Pop Quiz Longtime Tamarindo resident Valerie Townley recently moved back to California after spending many of the community’s early formative
Coffee and Chocolate: Who Can Resist?
Upon arriving in La Fortuna, the main town near Arenal Volcano, my husband, Vern, and I began exploring the area
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Discover the Howler articles about Costa Rica's #1 Family Adventure Diamante Eco Adventure Park! Diamante Eco Adventure Park is truly an
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
If You Hear Thunder
Lightning and thunder are consistent elements of any tropical environment. Situated between 8 and 12 degrees north of the equator,
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
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
Seeing Forests for the Trees
Half a Dozen Types in Costa Rica The biodiversity of Costa Rica never ceases to astound even those with significant botanical
Reaching the Highest Peaks in Costa Rica
Pictured above: Cerro Chirripo. Several of Costa Rica’s highest mountain peaks retain the name they were given by native Americans.
Nine Cool Things To Do in Costa Rica
When contemplating fun things to do in Costa Rica, you've probably heard a lot about ziplining adventures over the cloud
