Blue Zone Drones Takes You Higher

Blue Zone Drones Takes You Higher

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]“I’ve seen enough,” said no one ever about Costa Rica’s enchanting coastal landscapes. Believing there’s no such thing as too many ways to showcase as many as we can in Howler, we’re always on the look-out for beautiful...

Don’t be Deterred by Costa Rica’s Rainy Season

Don’t be Deterred by Costa Rica’s Rainy Season

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is a country known for its exotic flora and fauna, beautiful beaches and lush rainforests. Some might assume that it is not the best vacation spot during the rainy season, which lasts from May to November....

Presidential Challenge Flamingo 2023

Presidential Challenge Flamingo 2023

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Flamingo, Costa Rica, is a crown jewel in the realm of sportfishing, gaining global acclaim for its diverse marine life. Nestled on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, this tranquil beach town serves as a gateway to...

Fishing With Fred

Fishing With Fred

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]I am a retired cop from New York. I started kayak fishing about 15 years ago in the Hamptons, for both striped bass and bluefish.   Kayak fishing is now, finally, exploding around the world. It is quite a different...

New Heights of Excitement for 60 International Pilots

New Heights of Excitement for 60 International Pilots

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Paragliding pilots from around the world gathered in Rivas, Perez Zeledon, to participate in the Open Rivas 2023 Paragliding Competition, March 4, 5 and 6. It was the fourth year the event has been held, organized by...

Birds of Gondwanaland?

Birds of Gondwanaland?

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Next time you are at a bird feeder in Costa Rica, or walking in the jungle, enjoy the knowledge that flying all around you is a living history of the planet. As someone with a degree in geology and a passion for birds,...

Guanacaste Boasts Best Beach in the World!

Guanacaste Boasts Best Beach in the World!

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1681140855816{background-color: rgba(247,247,247,0.46) !important;*background-color: rgb(247,247,247) !important;}"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text] We’re number 1! To be a bit more specific, Costa Rica is home to this year’s winner on...

What Lies Beneath

What Lies Beneath

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] You never know what lies beneath you as you walk the grounds in Costa Rica. Or what beauty lies just under the topsoil of the landscape that you gaze at. The land yields a variety of rocks that range from the hills, lava...

Up Close and Personal: Macro Photography Gems

Up Close and Personal: Macro Photography Gems

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...

Tierra del Fuego: A Trip to the End of the World

Tierra del Fuego: A Trip to the End of the World

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...

Tune in to the Ocho Verde Wildlife Channel

Tune in to the Ocho Verde Wildlife Channel

[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...

Playa Flamingo: The Jewel of The Gold Coast

Playa Flamingo: The Jewel of The Gold Coast

[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...