By Captain Paul Watson One of the most striking things about attending the Earth Shot 2025 Awards in Rio de Janeiro last week was the menu. Never before have I been at such a prestigious international event where every meal was 100% vegan. The Prince and Princess of...
By Dr. Sharine Alice, VMD (CMVCR1117) | Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Digestive issues are among the most common reasons cats visit the veterinarian. Vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, gas, or a sensitive stomach can make even the most food-loving feline feel...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Gregarious and loud, their unmistakable calls resembling a crowd of people all gargling at the same time, they are heard before being seen. Oropendolas, the largest member of the blackbird family that includes blackbirds, orioles,...
From the lush jungles to the surf-swept coasts of Costa Rica, a quiet energy revolution is quietly underway — one that spans business, real-estate developments, wildlife sanctuaries, dining destinations and eco-tourism lodges alike. If you own a home or commercial...
Q Costa Rica As of October 2025, total tourist visitation showed a decrease of 1.8% compared to the same period in 2024, representing 43,070 fewer tourists. The decline in foreign tourism hits women hardest and affects key sectors such as food service, travel...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There’s something magical about the holidays in Costa Rica — the warm breezes, festive lights, and that unmistakable Pura Vida energy that fills the air. But beyond the celebrations and gatherings, this season offers the perfect...
Surf Adventure Surf Trek with CHE: When the Road and Swell Point South. I woke at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and finally rose at 3 a.m. with one of several alarms that I set in five-minute intervals. Before a surf adventure, I find sleep to be sparse and nearly impossible...
[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1672232565287{background-color: #ffffff !important;}"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica, a picturesque realm nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, unfolds over 800 miles of bewitching coastline. The allure of...
[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_message] Waking up in Costa Rica comes with its own soundtrack: howler monkeys in the hills, waves in the distance and someone grinding coffee in the kitchen. Adventure, culture, nightlife, wildlife, real...
Soccer in Costa Rica: The game of soccer was apparently introduced to Costa Rica in 1899, judging from this news item on July 4 of that year in the newspaper La Opinión: "On Sunday, we were witnessing [the game of football in la Sabana, played by members of our...
[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column][vc_column_text]For the most incorrigible misbehavior, like killing another prisoner, inmates at the San Lucas prison island were lowered into “the hole” — literally a hole in the middle of a big concrete disc on top of what...
Fonafifo, the National Forest Financing Fund of Costa Rica, has a significant impact on the country through its role in financing the forestry sector, especially supporting small and medium producers of forestry goods and services. It leads the implementation of the...