A cross-country trip on Costa Rica’s ring of fire. In the Central Valley, over the past several months, a thin grey covering of volcanic ash has covered homes and cars the r
Options for border crossing from Nicaragua and Costa Rica are very few. Peñas Blancas is the main border; it is very congested with freight, locals and tourists. There is ano
Looking through a camera lens is Costa Rica’s new way of getting up close and personal with the dynamic biodiversity and microclimates found here. If you ever imagined yours
Tick fever or Ehrlichiosis – The most common disease here and our dogs’ main enemy. This worldwide disease transmitted by ticks is known as Ehrlichiosis. There are sev
That dark, hairy, root-looking thing in the vegetables—what is that? That, my friends, is taro root, a starchy, nutrient-rich local flavor. It’s high in fiber, with a sing
The center is seen by a photographer, one who paints with light and feels the draw of my soul and spirit to this paradise. What is it about the beauty and majesty of creation
Chef’s Cocktail Ingredients 1 1/2 oz malibu rum 5 grm tarragon 20 grm mandarin 4 oz sparkling wine Chef’s cocktail Preparation Smash the mandarin, the tarragon and the mal
Lobster Salad Ingredients 30 grm cucumber 80 grm lobster 15 grm diced mango Vinaigrette: 1 passion fruit 5 grm sugar 3 oz rice vinegar Lobster Salad Preparation Wrap the lobst
In the previous Surf Science articles, we have explored: how waves are created, the importance of swell period, the different swell producers of Costa Rica, and the weather me
While the national surf competitions are now underway, the veterans of these circuits are enjoying the start of their international work on the World Surf League (WSL) contest