By Captain Paul Watson For 30 years, the charade has played out—beginning with COP1 in 1995. In March 1995, 869 delegates from 160 nations and the European Union met in Berlin to acknowledge the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. The...
Think it Over
Moving to Costa Rica is thrilling, bewildering and wonderfully human all at once. I learned early that the country rewards those who arrive curious and willing to adapt. The moment I caught myself repeating, “That’s not how we do it back home,” I realised I was...
Condo HOA Assemblies in Costa Rica Can Now Be Held Virtually
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law If you own property in a condominium in Costa Rica, here’s some good news that could make managing your investment much easier. A recent legal reform now allows condominium HOA assemblies — both ordinary and extraordinary — to be...
Anatomy of a Costa Rican Dream Home
Building a Dream Home in Costa Rica: What Should You Really Know? Costa Rica captures people first with feeling, then with facts: surf-that-steamrolls-stress in Tamarindo, dawn choruses in Monteverde, scarlet macaws flashing across Osa skies, a plate of gallo pinto...
From Packing to Pura Vida: Navigating Your Move to Costa Rica with the Family
Moving to a new country is always a significant challenge, and adding children to the mix introduces even more complexity. My own experience of relocating to Costa Rica with my family revealed a shared narrative among many of us - a blend of questions, concerns, and...
Why Standing Out Is Everything When You Invest in Costa Rica
Costa Rica blends jungle adventures, soulful culture, laid-back entertainment, world-class wildlife, dynamic real estate, fast-growing business hubs, and foodie scenes from sodas to chef-led tasting menus. In a market this lively, being different is not a...
Gated Communities vs Independent Homes in Costa Rica: Which Option Fits Your Lifestyle, Resale Goals and ROI?
Choosing between a gated community and an independent property in Costa Rica is really a choice about how you want to live, not just where. If you crave convenience, on-site amenities, and predictable standards, a community can be a smart, low-friction buy. If you...
WhatsApp Wizardry: Voice Notes, Sticker Diplomacy, and Group-Chat Survival
Costa Rica runs on WhatsApp because it keeps adventures organised, lets culture and entertainment ping straight to your palm, shares wildlife sightings before the toucan flaps off, locks in real-estate viewings between showers, speeds up business decisions, and even...
Captain Paul Watson Foundation: (CPWF ) Costa Rica Update
https://youtu.be/EbjSGWmZQ2g?si=lAL4V14JfpNJqNES Costa Rica's strategic location supports a rich diversity of wildlife, with its extensive marine ecosystem featuring the unique Costa Rica Thermal Dome, which attracts various marine life. Cocos Island, a World Heritage...
Why We Keep Publishing Howler Magazine After 29 Years
Costa Rica is a land where jungle mountains meet rolling surf, where scarlet macaws glide across the sky, and where "Pura Vida" is more than a phrase—it's a way of life. Adventures abound, from white-water rafting to volcano hiking; culture thrives in music,...
Why Guanacaste’s Commercial Market Is Poised to Explode
What is fuelling Guanacaste’s commercial property surge? Guanacaste is on the cusp of its biggest commercial boom in decades, powered by a rare blend of surging tourism, deep-pocketed foreign investors, and a chronic shortage of business-ready spaces. The result?...
Paperwork in Paradise: What You Need to Know Before You Buy in Costa Rica
Buying a slice of paradise in Costa Rica sounds like the dream—and for many, it is. But before you pack your bags and wire your funds, there’s a less glamorous side to the process: paperwork. While Costa Rica is welcoming to foreign investors and property buyers, its...











