Tierra del Fuego: A Trip to the End of the World

Tierra del Fuego: A Trip to the End of the World

In 1520, Ferdinand Magellan, on his voyage of circumnavigation trying to discover a different route to the “Spice Islands,” sailed through a calmer, safer shortcut through the tip of South America. Traversing the strait that bears his name, the expedition crew spotted...

Surf Photographer Santa Teresa

Surf Photographer Santa Teresa

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Since 2008, Mor has provided the highest-quality surf photography and drone video for the region of Santa Teresa. Contact her to capture your next surfing adventure. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_gallery...

Recipe of the Month – Coffee & Chocolate Terrine

Recipe of the Month – Coffee & Chocolate Terrine

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] The Coffee and ChocolateTerrine is a richly flavored and truly decadent dessert. Th combinations of flavor are a symphony to your taste buds. Ingredients 1 ½ oz Espresso Coffee 300 g Dark Chocolate 400 g Bitter Cocoa 12...

Recipe Of The Month – Bucatini all’ Amatriciana

The Bucatini all Amatriciana originating in the hills outside Rome this dish is a beautiful mix of flavors. It is made with chewy bucatini pasta, tossed with a rich tomato sauce, caramelized onion, dried chile pepper, and plenty of savory cured guanciale  ...

Recipe of the month – Classic Negroni Cocktail

Recipe of the month – Classic Negroni Cocktail

The Classic Negroni Drink’s History The most widely reported version of this drink's origin is that it was invented at Caffe Casoni in Florence, Italy in 1919. Legend tells that Count Camillo Negroni asked his friend, bartender Forsco Scarselli, to strengthen his...

Why Soda Tapia Is a Must-Visit for Authentic Costa Rican Cuisine

Why Soda Tapia Is a Must-Visit for Authentic Costa Rican Cuisine

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Soda Tapia - A True Urban Legend.  Years before the soda fountain culture was brought back to life in movies like American Graffiti, an enterprising idea was born in the minds of Bruno and Alice Tapia. It was 1964 and...

Rip Current Caution

Rip Current Caution

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Rip currents are the leading surf hazard for all beachgoers. They are particularly dangerous for weak or non-swimmers. Rip current speeds are typically one to two feet per second. However, speeds as high as eight feet per...

Riding on the Right Board

Riding on the Right Board

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Surfboard Shopping Guide. Experienced surfers work with their shaper to come up with just the right board or boards to use for different types of wave conditions and breaks. It’s not just a simple matter of going into a...

Nature’s Abundance

Nature’s Abundance

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1672171388935{background-color: #ffffff !important;}"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Agriculture has always been vitally important to Costa Rica’s self-sustainability, while also playing an integral part in the Gross National Product...

70 Interesting Facts About Costa Rica

70 Interesting Facts About Costa Rica

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1671737684718{background-color: #ffffff !important;}"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] From northwest to southwest, Costa Rica measures only 285 miles (460 km.) and at its narrowest, it is only 74 miles (120 km.) wide. It is smaller than...