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
[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...
Costa Rica Investment Opportunity: Prime Residential Lots for Sale | Eco-Friendly Location
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]Discover an Exceptional Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Costa Rica! Nestled in an enchanting region, this unique offering comprises 56 fully-registered 1-acre lots, each presenting an ideal foundation for...
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
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
[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...
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
[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...
Why Should Flooding Be a Consideration When Purchasing Property in Costa Rica?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The question asked in this article title may appear to have a very obvious answer. However, the inquiry required in Costa Rica is much more extensive than a would-be property purchaser may first envision. The...
Spanish: Descriptive Words
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] It's fun to learn a new language. Try these descriptive words and go out and use them in your conversations today. agringado — having adopted a gringo style of speaking alborotado — can mean rowdy, riotous...
Tune in to the Ocho Verde Wildlife Channel
[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1671814010947{background-color: #ffffff !important;}"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Howler readers are invited to tune in to the Ocho Verde Wildlife Channel on YouTube, featuring our jungle animal wildlife adventures in southern Costa...












