Rancho Shadday

Rancho Shadday

La Cocina de Doña Marta As one of the most developed beach towns in Costa Rica, Jacó bustles — always offering residents and visitors plenty to see, eat and do. But you need to remember, this is still Costa Rica, where “most developed” remains a relative term. That...

Coatis in Costa Rica

Coatis in Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is home to the largest species of coati, Nasua narica, known as the white-nosed coati. They are very fun to watch and are the clowns of the forest. These animals can grow to 120 cm long, their large, bushy tail...

Feel Good From the Inside Out

Feel Good From the Inside Out

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Happy February, everyone!  I got the sense that January passed fast, and some of the objectives that I had in mind got stuck in time. For many of you, and certainly for myself, 2020 was a challenging year. We needed a break from it …...

When a Finch is Not a Finch

When a Finch is Not a Finch

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]If you come to Costa Rica, count on eventually becoming attracted to the beautiful birds here. With over 900 to see, it can become a serious hobby. As a photographer first, I developed my love for birds here. There is...

No Soil? No Problem With Air Plants

No Soil? No Problem With Air Plants

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Ever look up under the canopy of a tree here in Costa Rica and see all the wonderful little plants that live up there? If you have, chances are you probably have come across an air plant or two … or maybe  even...

When a Snake Bites Your Pet

When a Snake Bites Your Pet

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the start of summer in Costa Rica, we can expect to see an increase in snakebites. In general, the dry season’s weather conditions, including strong winds, seem to be the main causes. Due to the higher risk to pets and humans...

Hope for the Humpbacks and More Endangered Whales

Hope for the Humpbacks and More Endangered Whales

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spanish Text below by CPI! To swim 16,000 miles is an impressive feat by any standard, but to do this on an empty stomach and while pregnant is truly remarkable. Granted, the humpback whale has a significant size advantage over...

Jaguar King of the Cats

Jaguar King of the Cats

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Jaguars are the largest feline species in Costa Rica and the third-largest on the planet, next to lions and tigers. Average size varies by geographic location, with larger jaguars tending to live in habitats further...

Leatherbacks : A Close to Home Concern

Leatherbacks : A Close to Home Concern

The leatherback sea turtle is the largest of all surviving turtle species. It’s also the fourth heaviest reptile, with three species of crocodile weighing more. Leatherbacks are differentiated from other sea turtles by their lack of a bony shell. Instead, the top...

Ulises Rivera Prolific Mural Artist

Ulises Rivera Prolific Mural Artist

Ulises “Ulillo” Rivera is a self-taught artist who was born in Mexico but raised in Costa Rica, where he currently resides. From a very young age, Ulilo Rivera was influenced by art. He studied graphic design but it was on the walls that he found his medium. He...

Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center

Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center (See the beautiful photos below. Click here for puzzles of the animals.) Recently, I was contacted by Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and asked if I could use my photography skills to help Costa Rican...