Author: Karl Kahler
W Residences at Reserva Conchal
- FEB 26, 2020Photo above: Artist’s rendering of the W Residences Reserva Conchal. Reserva Conchal was already in a class of its own for luxury housing in Costa Rica, but it’s about
Adiós, Tamarindo Heights — the Name is Senderos
- DEC 31, 2019Adiós, Tamarindo Heights — the Name is Senderos. If you’re a fan of the giant Buddha statues next to the Auto Mercado in Tamarindo, there’s good news and there’s bad
The Making of Lake Arenal
- DEC 31, 2019The Making of Lake Arenal: Life-Changing Upheaval for Two Small Communities. Forty years ago, Costa Rica inaugurated the largest public works project in its history — dammi
Reserva Conchal Expands Into Branded Homes
- OCT 31, 2019Reserva Conchal Expands Into Branded Homes (and More). Reserva Conchal has long been recognized as one of Costa Rica’s finest hospitality and residential communities, feat
10 greatest waterfalls in Costa Rica
- OCT 30, 201910 greatest waterfalls in Costa Rica. Photos by James Kaiser • Text by Karl Kahler. In a country that ranges in altitude from 12,533 feet to sea level, and where some regi
Las Pumas Animal Rescue Center Not Responsible for Cross-Species Love
- JAN 04, 2019I knew we would see big cats when we went to the Las Pumas animal rescue center in Cañas, Costa Rica. I didn’t know we would see a collared peccary in love with a three-leg
Playas de Coco – Fishing Adventure
- NOV 01, 2018Playas de Coco Fishing Adventure, When you’re expecting something small and something big surprises you: After reeling in three mahi-mahi in a row, I asked fishing guide R
Simply Spanish – Odd Body Parts in Spanish
- AUG 04, 2018Spanish words – Odd Body Parts in Spanish: Here is a list of Spanish body parts, but the Body Oddities. barbudo — guy with a big beard callo — callus mancha de na
Simply Spanish – List of Spanish Verbs
- AUG 04, 2018Spanish Verbs: Here is a list of Spanish Verbs. aflojar — “loosen,” meaning to pay. “Cuando hay que pagar, ella nunca afloja ni un cinco” — “When it’s time