Why We Keep Publishing Howler Magazine After 29 Years

Why We Keep Publishing Howler Magazine After 29 Years

Costa Rica is a land where jungle mountains meet rolling surf, where scarlet macaws glide across the sky, and where "Pura Vida" is more than a phrase—it's a way of life. Adventures abound, from white-water rafting to volcano hiking; culture thrives in music,...

Crime and Public Safety in Costa Rica: A Nation at a Crossroads

Crime and Public Safety in Costa Rica: A Nation at a Crossroads

Costa Rica’s government has allowed its once-pristine reputation to be dragged through the mud of lawlessness, corruption, and incompetence. The country that once stood as an oasis of peace in Central America is now a paradise lost to crime. And while Costa Ricans...

Single-Use Plastic Ban in Costa Rica: Progress or Pretense?

Single-Use Plastic Ban in Costa Rica: Progress or Pretense?

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica's bold initiative to ban single-use plastics by 2021 was hailed as a groundbreaking step towards environmental sustainability. This policy...