Nestled in the lush hills of Palmares, Costa Rica, Torunes Farm is a place where tradition and innovation blend seamlessly. This organic coffee farm has a deep-rooted history, passed down through generations with a commitment to regenerative agriculture. Over the...
Agrochemicals are Killing Our Bees around the world
The Silent Massacre: How Bayer’s Roundup and Other Agrochemicals Are Starving Costa Rica’s Bees How Is Bayer’s Roundup Killing Costa Rica’s Bees? Bayer’s Roundup and other agrochemicals are wiping out the plants bees need to survive, pushing pollinators to the brink...
The Forgotten Connection: Costa Rica’s Indigenous People, the Mayans, and the Sacred Melipona Honey
Throughout history, bees have played a vital role in shaping civilizations, particularly in Mesoamerica, where the sacred stingless Melipona bee was revered by the Mayans. While Costa Rica and the Mayan heartland of Mexico and Guatemala may seem worlds apart, the...
Bob’s Caffeinated Adventure: Finding Liquid Gold and Magic Honey in Palmares
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Bob’s love for adventure is only rivaled by his love for a good cup of coffee. So when he heard about Torunes Coffee Plantation in the hills of...
Buzzing Beauties: The Serene World of Costa Rica’s Stingerless Mariola Bees
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]As the sun peeks through the lush greenery of Costa Rica, a buzz of activity unfolds in the most serene and unexpected way. We're talking about the...