The Language of Wood
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]For Costa Rican sculptor Heiner Guido, wood is much more than the raw material he uses to create captivating works of art. It’s a communication medium — something solid and immobile that speaks to him before being brought...
You’ve Come a Long Way, Bikini
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The history of bikinis is a fascinating one. It all began in 1946 when French engineer Louis Réard created the first two-piece swimsuit that exposed the navel, known as the bikini. Initially, it was met with resistance...
Recipe: Chickpea And Black Bean Salad
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] A healthy and satisfying salad made with protein-packed chickpeas and black beans, mixed with fresh veggies and a zesty dressing. Thank you Sharon L. Jordan for sharing. From the Cooking In Costa Rica Facebook Group...
Ethics: Should You Care?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Ethics is a concept that can be quite complex and confusing for many people. It’s not always easy to understand what is and is not ethical, especially since everyone has different beliefs and values. However, the...
Low Environmental Impact Projects
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] New legal regulations will soon be in force to simplify requirements of Costa Rica’s National Environmental Technical Secretariat (SETENA) for new projects, businesses, and low-impact private developments. On February 8,...
Costa Rican Researchers Identify Two New Plant Species
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica’s impressive reputation for biodiversity was boosted recently when the research findings for two new plant species were published in scientific journals. Investigations led by National Museum botanist Alexander...
Why Costa Rica Must Regulate Untaxed and Unlicensed Vacation Rentals
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]An argument to regulate unlicensed vacation rentals in Costa Rica before overpricing and gentrification ends up breaking up beach communities and ruining tourism. I’ve worked in Costa Rica travel for a while and seen the...
KITE SURF COSTA RICA
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Overview So, have you ever heard of kitesurfing or kiteboarding? These adrenaline-pumping water sports involve using a board to ride the waves while simultaneously being propelled by a large kite. It's an intense and...
Blue Zone Drones Takes You Higher
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]“I’ve seen enough,” said no one ever about Costa Rica’s enchanting coastal landscapes. Believing there’s no such thing as too many ways to showcase as many as we can in Howler, we’re always on the look-out for beautiful...
Hidden Garden Art Gallery
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="50235" img_size="full"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] The Best of Guanacaste Expressed Through Art Featured photo "Dia de la Lava Ropes," Artist: Susan Adams Guanacaste is an amazing province of Costa...