There’s a murmur that runs down the Nicoya Peninsula like wildfire every late May. “It’s coming,” someone says at a beach bonfire. Surf shop owners glance at the forecast and start waxing boards with twitchy hands. The old guys start telling younger surfers to charge...
Why Rainy Season is Beauty Season Nature’s Spa is Open for Business When the skies crack open and the rains fall across Costa Rica, something magical happens underfoot. The forest floor transforms into a beauty aisle—muddy, messy, and miraculously mineral-rich. What...
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 off-kilter about the Nicoya Peninsula. Not bad, just… different. The air feels thicker, like it’s carrying more than just heat and humidity. The trees lean in a little too close. The howler monkeys don’t just call—they sound like they’re screaming in...
Big Mountain is back with a powerful new single that reggae lovers won’t want to miss. “One Light, One Love”—now streaming on all major platforms—is a heartfelt collaboration between frontman Quino, E.N. Young, and Maxi Vargas. The track fuses warm island rhythms with...
By Dr. Sharine Alice VMD, CMVCR1117 Infectious anemia in cats, often referred to as feline infectious anemia (FIA), is a potentially serious condition caused by a microscopic blood parasite. While the term may sound alarming, understanding what it is and how it...
Every year from May 1st to July 3rd, Costa Rica presses pause on most fishing activity in the Gulf of Nicoya, one of the country’s most ecologically rich and economically important marine regions. This isn’t just a seasonal timeout—it’s a carefully timed strategy to...
It started with a crack of thunder and a dare. Two people, one basket, no recipes, and five hours in the Costa Rican jungle during a proper wet-season downpour. Our mission? Forage what we could, cook it in the wild, and eat it before the next thunderclap knocked our...
It’s just after sunrise on a beach somewhere between Tamarindo and Playa Hermosa. The lineup’s thinned out, boards are dripping on the sand, and a bunch of salty, sun-kissed surfers are swapping rash guards for gloves. But they’re not done yet—the next session is just...
When the rainy season hits Costa Rica, it doesn’t just bring back the frogs and turn the roads into rivers. It also signals the unofficial start of flu season. Coughs, colds, and fevers start making the rounds—and that’s when the real healers come out. While modern...
Costa Rica’s Olla de Carne with Ñampi and Tacacos: A Bowl of Wet-Season Nostalgia When the first rains hit the Costa Rican countryside, something magical starts simmering in kitchens across the country. It’s not just food—it’s a memory steeped in steam and firewood....
It’s 6:45 a.m. in the Central Valley. A painter in Palmares unwraps a canvas as golden light cuts through the mist. The smell of freshly brewed coffee—organic, rich, and earthy—drifts through the hills. That aroma? It's likely from Torunes Farm, an artisanal coffee...