10 Best Costa Rica Birdwatching Spots

10 Best Costa Rica Birdwatching Spots

Find the best Costa Rica birdwatching spots, from cloud forests to wetlands, with practical tips on seasons, access, guides, and standout species.

Howler at 30: A Conversation with John Quam

Howler at 30: A Conversation with John Quam

For 30 years, Howler has carried the sounds, stories, personalities, businesses, beach towns, wildlife, surf culture, real estate movement, and pura vida spirit of Costa Rica. What began in Tamarindo in 1996 as the vision of founding publisher David Mills grew into...

Traditional Costa Rican Food Guide

Traditional Costa Rican Food Guide

A traditional Costa Rican food guide to must-try dishes, regional flavors, dining customs, and what each meal reveals about everyday life in Costa Rica.

The Quiet Risk You Don’t Hear Coming

The Quiet Risk You Don’t Hear Coming

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “We’re healthy—we never need a doctor.” It’s a comforting belief, and a common one. Many people who relocate to places like Guanacaste arrive in good health, drawn by sunshine, activity, and a lifestyle that feels lighter and freer....