Welcome to Peter Grob’s world, where no creature is too small to steal the big spotlight. The Switzerland native describes himself as an ambitious amateur photographer with a preference for macro models and a passion for jumping spiders. Howler readers are invited to...
In 1520, Ferdinand Magellan, on his voyage of circumnavigation trying to discover a different route to the “Spice Islands,” sailed through a calmer, safer shortcut through the tip of South America. Traversing the strait that bears his name, the expedition crew spotted...
[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1671814010947{background-color: #ffffff !important;}"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Howler readers are invited to tune in to the Ocho Verde Wildlife Channel on YouTube, featuring our jungle animal wildlife adventures in southern Costa...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Playa Flamingo is famous for its crystal azul waters, gentle family-friendly surf and clean white sand. This is why it’s considered one of the best beaches in Costa Rica. This, and dozens of beaches like it, dot the...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The Marina Flamingo development team is steadfastly committed to maintaining a clean, environmentally responsible, and safe site for the good of the local environment, our contractors, and the local Costa Rican community....
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Looking to get away from almost all of it? The southern Caribbean region of Costa Rica just might be what you are seeking. This area is known for its beautiful beaches, friendly people and amazing Caribbean food. ...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It never ceases to amaze our Howler team when we consider all of our photographers and the variety of spectacular photography we receive. This is our third "Through the Lens" edition and you'll see the various dynamics of the beauty...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Anyone game for an adventure on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica? If you are visiting Puerto Viejo you cannot miss the national park of Cahuita. Located in the Talamanca canton of the Limón province, Cahuita...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] For Costa Rica's east coast visitors, October is a good time to visit (weather-wise). For our Pacific-side readers, we're usually in the heart of the rainy season. How much rain, for how long, depends on your location....
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The northern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is a large drainage basin for the Reventazón, Sarapiquí and Pacuare Rivers, and with its lowland tropical rainforest, swamps and canals, it is often referred to as the “Amazon”...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]If you mention El Codo del Diablo to older Costa Ricans, they hang their heads in shame. On a recent trip out to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, we decided to take a side trip to see the new hydroelectric dam, Planta...
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]It's time to make your plans to travel … and you’ve decided to look into what Costa Rica has to offer. Did you know that Costa Rica is one of the world’s top three vacation designations? You're now checking out package...