Lucky Being Here and Staying Safe
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] November & December 2019 Howler Magazine Editorial: Lucky Being Here and Staying Safe. Welcome to our little gem in the tumultuous world. I want to take a moment and remind visitors or those living here how lucky you are....
Refuge for Wildlife Animal Rescue
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Refuge for Wildlife Animal Rescue. Many areas of Guanacaste are experiencing a surge in human development. Fragmented habitats and electricity installations are causing wildlife deaths and injuries. Electrical cables provide an...
The Sun and Your Skin: Protect and Detect Skin Cancer
The Doctor Is In: The Sun and Your Skin. Protect and Detect Skin Cancer. Prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays causes the skin to age prematurely and can lead to skin cancer. When UV rays penetrate the outer layer of skin and reach the delicate inner...
Protect Coral Reefs and Protect Your Skin
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sun and Sea Sensibility: Protect Your Skin and Protect Coral Reefs. As someone who grew up diving the coral reefs of the Florida Keys, I have sadly seen firsthand the dramatic decline and devastating destruction of this critical and...
Day Tripper Guide to Guanacaste
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Where the Rivers Meet the Sea
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Above Photo Caption: Playa Cabuyal in the Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste. Where the Rivers Meet the Sea: Waterways in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is blessed with a sturdy backbone, the Cordillera Central Mountain Range running north and...
Quakers of Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peace in the Valley: The Monteverde Quakers of Costa Rica. Costa Rica has been proclaimed the jewel of Central America for some time, with many good reasons. Biodiversity and eco-consciousness are rightfully among the familiar claims...
Why Belize is Suitable for Offshore Banking
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please see Luigi Wewege's extensive biography here. Why Belize is Suitable for Offshore Banking. When it comes to offshore banking solutions, would-be clients can certainly feel overwhelmed with the plethora of choices available....
Legal Ease: Costa Rican Tax Reform FAQs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Legal Ease: Tax Reform FAQs. On July 1, 2019, major Costa Rican tax reforms went into effect nationwide. Lack of adequate government information beforehand has led to quite a bit of misinformation being circulated on social media...
Owning and Operating a Business in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Business 101: Owning and Operating a Business in Costa Rica and What Employers Need to Know. So, you’ve moved to the land of pura vida and are ready to launch your small business. Maybe you saw a need in the community, such as a lack of bagels (crazy,...