by Staff | Jul 31, 2020 | In Memoriam
Pennye Wheeler, a longtime resident, volunteer and member of the business community in Playa Flamingo, passed away on July 24, 2020. Pennye was born and raised in Cuero, Texas and attended the Texas A&I University. She began her sales career 38 years ago,...
by Ariana Clashing O'Reilly | Jun 2, 2020 | In Memoriam
Friend of Flamingo Beach and Beyond If you heard Mark Haddad speak, you knew instantly that he was not British or American. If you weren’t good at placing accents you just knew it sounded like it was from a faraway place with dingoes and kangaroos, even if you...
by Staff | Mar 16, 2020 | Doctor Is In
FACEBOOK PAGE (VIDEOS/INFO) 3/17/20: At Beach Side Clinic we understand how stressful these days of self-quarantine and social distancing can be. That’s why we created the BSC WhatsApp 24-Hour Hotline, giving you direct access to one of our physicians who can guide...
by Debra Goode | Feb 26, 2020 | Pet Life
Twenty-five years ago, Barbara Deppe came to Costa Rica from Germany with a passion for animals and the purpose of starting an animal rescue center. She set out to help the many homeless, sick and forgotten animals in her area and give them a second chance at life....
by Mario Molina and Maria Laura Charles | Feb 26, 2020 | Out and About
When traveling around Costa Rica on a budget, public transportation is definitely the best option. But there are certain things you simply would not know or could not possibly guess when trying to catch buses from one place to the next in this country, especially if...
by Staff | Feb 26, 2020 | Cool Places
Pictured above: Cerro Chirripo Several of Costa Rica’s highest mountain peaks retain the name they were given by native Americans. They were an integral part of indegenous cultures, revered by the civilizations who lived here for millenia. Let’s hope the human race...
by Staff | Dec 30, 2019 | Cool Places
Carara National Park. For first-time visitors heading south to Costa Rica’s central and south Pacific coasts, the famous crocodile bridge over the Tarcoles River is virtually an unavoidable attraction. Typically, they take a quick trip over the bridge and a few photos...
