Costa Rican Army Abolished: History in Photos
- JUL 31, 2018Costa Rican Army Abolished: The Costa Rican army was abolished by President José Figueres in December 1948 after a civil war that lasted 44 days and claimed some 2,000 lives.
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Robert August Feature: The Endless Summer Lifestyle
- JUL 27, 2018Robert August Feature: The Endless Summer Lifestyle: Robert August’s effortless ease and relaxed style make for a true longboarder. Pair his surfing with his witty, la
Random Spanish Words: Simple Spanish
- JUL 04, 2018Want to know more Spanish? Here is a list of random Spanish words to help in Costa Rica life. ahora/ahorita — now/right now. Yet these words are often used to mean not now,
Bar Spanish Words: Simple Spanish – I’ll Drink to That
- JUL 04, 2018If you like to socialize or are thirsty, you will need Spanish words that help you in a Bar. Here are Howler’s Bar Spanish Words: I’ll drink to that! abstemio —
Spanish Pet Words: Simple Spanish
- JUL 04, 2018Spanish Pet Words: Everyone loves pets, Costa Rica is no different. Spanish pet words are important to know if you are going to the store, vet or just out in daily life. Here
Costa Rica’s indigenous communities and indigenous tribes
- JUL 04, 2018An important aspect of ecotourism is centered around the impact on, and involvement of, indigenous communities. Costa Rica is still home to several indigenous tribes, includin
Costa Rica Sustainable Development – Ever-Greener: Eco-Sustainable Special
- JUL 04, 2018Costa Rica Sustainable Development – Ever-Greener: What can Costa Rica do to become even greener than it already is? Inspiration for infinitely wider and deeper impacts
Costa Rica Tax Fraud Prevention Update: Legal Ease
- JUL 04, 2018Costa Rica Tax Fraud Prevention Update: Legal Ease: The following are outcomes of 2016 legislation “to improve the fight against tax fraud” in Costa Rica. Mandatory electr
Pet Care: Pet Cancer and Chemotherapy – another chance for your pet?
- JUL 04, 2018Pet Care: Pet Cancer – Is Chemotherapy another chance for your pet? Chemotherapy has become a more promising and widely accepted treatment option for pet cancers. It was
Build Green and Prove it: Sustainable Building in Costa Rica
- JUL 04, 2018Building Costa Rica – Building it Green and Proving it: Sustainable Building in Costa Rica: Developed countries many years ago realized that as natural resources were us