Welcome Mercedes Sancho as a New Partner at Quatro Legal
by Howlers Staff | January 12, 2026 | Doing Business in Costa Rica, LegalEase | 0 Comments
We are proud to share exciting news—news that fills us with both enthusiasm and gratitude: Mercedes Sancho joins Quatro Legal as a new partner. Mercedes has more than 25 years of experience in the legal field, standing out particularly in corporate law, maritime zone...
From Vandará to Rincón Thermals & Adventures: What’s New, and Why This Volcano Day Trip Belongs on Your 2026 List
by John Quam | January 2, 2026 | Travel & Adventure | 0 Comments
From Vandará to Rincón Thermals & Adventures: What’s New, and Why This Volcano Day Trip Belongs on Your 2026 List What happened to Vandará—did it close? No—Vandará didn’t disappear; it simply became Rincón Thermals & Adventures, with a new name and updated...
Costa Rica 2026: A Year to Live Better and Invest with Confidence
by headmonkey | January 1, 2026 | business, CR Biz Features, Doing Business in Costa Rica, LegalEase | 0 Comments
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law As we step into 2026, Costa Rica once again rises to the top as one of the world’s most desirable destinations for those seeking a safe, inspiring place to live — and a market offering solid, long-term investment...
Epiphanies, Not Algorithms: How to Figure Out What You Really Want (and Keep It Close)
by Howlers Staff | January 1, 2026 | Pura Vida | 0 Comments
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Lead photo suggestion: A sunlit Costa Rican beach at first light with a single set of footprints leading toward the water—calm, minimal, quietly hopeful. Self-help shelves are packed with promises: live your best life,...
The Importance of Swell Angle
by Ryan Waldron | January 1, 2026 | Surfing CR | 0 Comments
Surfers love to create unrealistic expectations about waves we've yet to catch. Every few weeks in Costa Rica, surfers are hyping about the newest purple blob that appears on the swell charts. "Have you seen the next swell? It's gonna be the biggest of the year!"...
Let’s Hear it For the Howler
by Vern Veer | December 31, 2025 | Wildlife | 0 Comments
[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Howler Monkeys in Costa Rica: The Jungle Alarm Clock You’ll Never Forget Costa Rica’s howler monkeys are the loud, leafy neighbours you hear long before you ever see them. These tree-dwelling primates are...
Costa Rica: 10 Ways the Country Inspires Art and Imagination
by Valarie K Taylor | December 31, 2025 | Arts Culture Entertainment | 0 Comments
Costa Rica is a small country with a huge creative pulse. Artists here draw from rainforest light, volcanic silhouettes, ancestral stories and the everyday humour of street life. Whether you paint, sculpt, film or simply love looking at art, these ten concepts explain...
Costa Rica Trip Planning Guide: How to Choose the Right Region, Stay, and Adventure Mix
by Terry Carlile | December 31, 2025 | Travel & Adventure | 0 Comments
Costa Rica’s magic isn’t just beaches or rainforests—it’s the way wildly different regions sit close enough to sample in one trip, yet distinct enough to feel like separate worlds. That variety is exactly why planning matters: the “perfect” week for one traveller can...
Why Vandara Hot Springs Is a Must-Do in Guanacaste (and How to Get 10% Off with HOWLER)
by John Quam | December 31, 2025 | Travel & Adventure | 0 Comments
Vandará Hot Springs & Adventure in Guanacaste is the kind of place where you can fly through the rainforest on a zipline in the morning, soak in natural hot springs by the river in the afternoon, and finish the day with a garden-to-table feast. If you book...
The San José Run: Turning Capital Chores into a Costa Rican Mini Break
by Howlers Staff | December 31, 2025 | Travel & Adventure | 0 Comments
If you settle in Guanacaste long enough, there comes a day when paradise and practicality collide. You need something you simply cannot get in Tamarindo, Flamingo or Playas del Coco – a proper garden hose that actually sprays, a fridge that doesn’t smell like burned...
Planning Your Summer Vacation Game Plan
by Staff | December 31, 2025 | Travel & Adventure | 0 Comments
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Yes, we are talking about Summer Vacation. It’s not too early to plan, especially when you have kids. In Costa Rica, the school holidays feel long, hot and full of possibility – but most parents still have to work, run...
Cancer-Fighting Superfoods
by Karen West | December 31, 2025 | Dining & Recipes | 0 Comments
Munching on an ounce of walnuts a day may yield the best benefits, research found. Cancer-Fighting Superfoods You Can Add To Your Plate Today If you are searching for everyday foods that quietly support your body’s defences, broccoli, walnuts, garlic and beans are a...