There’s a universal truth about time that unites schoolchildren and pensioners alike: nobody experiences it the same way. Ask a child in the middle of the school term when Christmas is coming, and you’ll hear dramatic sighs, exaggerated eye-rolls, and complaints that...
There’s something timeless about exploring Costa Rica’s pristine beaches on horseback. The gentle rhythm of hooves against the sand, the whisper of palm trees, and the glimmer of endless blue water create a dreamlike journey. There’s something timeless about exploring...
“The Last Resort” by the Eagles is a haunting and deeply reflective song that critiques humanity’s tendency to destroy the very things it claims to cherish. Written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey, the track appeared on the Hotel California album in 1976 and is often...
Lake Arenal and volcano Arenal
April in Costa Rica: Blooming Beauty and Protecting Our Bees Why is April the best month to experience Costa Rica’s floral beauty? April marks a spectacular transition in Costa Rica, bridging the dry season's end and the rainy season's onset, resulting in vibrant...
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...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Hummingbirds are one of nature’s most mesmerizing creatures, blending speed, agility, and beauty into a tiny, iridescent package. Costa Rica, with its...
My Journey Through Prostate Cancer: A Life-Changing Experience in Costa Rica I am a very private person and generally don’t share much outside of my very close circle. However, after my recent experience, I thought it was important to share my experience as well as...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Bioprospecting in Costa Rica: Balancing Promise and Ethical Practice Bioprospecting in Costa Rica, situated at the heart of Central America's...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Nestled along the pristine Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Marina Flamingo has emerged as a cornerstone of economic development and tourism in the...
[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...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]To kick off 2025, Howler has created a decision-making tool to assist you when it comes to considering Costa Rica for whatever your intention. Based on...