Cooking with Papaya
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Papaya in Costa Rica: From Kitchen Staple to Culinary Secret Weapon Costa Rica is a place where volcano hikes meet sunset surf, where marimba music drifts across plazas and start-ups share the spotlight with eco-lodges....
Fire and Flavor: The Art of Costa Rican BBQ and Street Grilled Meats
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] Costa Rican BBQ: Fire, Flavour and the Sabanero Spirit (#howlermag #howlermagazine) Costa Rica is where adventure meets appetite. Volcano hikes and...
The Benefits of Gratitude
A lifestyle of gratitude and thankfulness offers multiple mental and emotional benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, boosting psychological resilience, enhancing well-being, and fostering positive social connections. Mental Benefits of...
Costa Rican Holiday Cuisine
Costa Rican Holiday Cuisine: Tasty Traditions. Food is an integral part of the equation for any culture that celebrates Christmas. Costa Rica has its own Yuletide feasts and treats prevalent from the end of November through the start of the new year. A classic example...
Rabies in Dogs: Symptoms, Transmission, and Treatment
By Dr. Sharine Alice, VMD — CMVCR1117Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste | WhatsApp: (506) 8307-8400 Rabies is one of the most serious infectious diseases affecting both animals and humans. Caused by the Rabies lyssavirus, this fatal viral infection targets the central nervous...
Bocas del Toro
[uxgallery id="4"] Venture Beyond Expectations into Vibrant Ngäbe Culture The boat skimmed beside a curtain of bruised sky, the sea shining like Windexed glass while black-tipped clouds argued about bursting. I zipped my rain jacket, tugged on my wellies, and watched...
Manuel Antonio: The Surf Spot
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Manuel Antonio: Costa Rica’s Jungle Postcard With a Secret—It Surfs Brilliantly Manuel Antonio National Park gets the fame for sloths in sea-almond trees, macaws flashing scarlet over jade coves, and jungle trails that...
The Characteristics of Costa Rican Music
Authentic Costa Rican music is characterized by a blend of indigenous, Spanish, and Afro-Caribbean influences that have evolved over centuries. Traditional music often features instruments such as the marimba (a wooden xylophone with a bright sound), guitars, drums,...
Shattering Pura Vida
Barriers to Experiencing Pura Vida The barriers to experiencing the authentic "Pura Vida" lifestyle in Costa Rica primarily stem from cultural adjustments, logistical challenges, and environmental factors. While appealing, fully embracing this relaxed and joyful way...
Driving Through Costa Rica’s Rains: Smart, Safe, and Ready for Anything
Costa Rica in the wet season is a mood all its own: jungle greens turned neon, rivers running high, surf roaring, markets steaming with fresh chorreadas, and theatre listings brimming as towns shift to indoor entertainment. From wildlife corridors full of toucans and...