by Karen West | Jun 30, 2025 | Travel & Adventure
What is the “Veranillo” and why does it matter in Costa Rica? The Veranillo de San Juan is a short dry spell in July that breaks up Costa Rica’s rainy season, giving locals and travellers a burst of sunshine. This unexpected patch of blue skies and golden sun is more...
by Howlers Staff | Jun 30, 2025 | Real Estate
Why are jungle casitas gaining popularity in Costa Rica? Jungle casitas are winning hearts by offering what many large villas and gated communities can’t—authentic connection to nature and a simpler, more sustainable way of living. They speak to a growing desire...
by John Quam | Jun 30, 2025 | Wildlife
From howler monkeys to toucans, the dry break draws out more than just tourists. What is Costa Rica’s “mini summer”? Mini summer, or “veranillo de San Juan”, is a brief dry spell that usually occurs between late June and mid-July, interrupting the...
by Howlers Staff | Jun 30, 2025 | Travel & Adventure
Introduction to Costa Rica’s Volcanic Landscape The Land of Fire Costa Rica’s beauty is more than skin deep. Underneath its rainforests, cloud forests, and pristine coastlines lies a turbulent geological engine. With over 60 volcanoes, including five currently...
by Valarie K Taylor | Jun 30, 2025 | Wildlife
High up in the canopies of Costa Rica’s dense rainforests, a creature no bigger than a housecat carries out some of nature’s most important night work. The woolly opossum, with its plush fur, oversized eyes, and slow, deliberate movements, may look like a cuddly toy,...
