Río Celeste Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Río Celeste Costa Rica: They say that when God finished painting the sky, he washed his paintbrushes in the Río Celeste Waterfall , giving this spectacular river in northern Costa Rica its unique sky blue color. The real explanation...
Pet Care: Pet Cancer and Chemotherapy – another chance for your pet?
Pet Care: Pet Cancer - Is Chemotherapy another chance for your pet? Chemotherapy has become a more promising and widely accepted treatment option for pet cancers. It wasn’t long ago that veterinarians like myself, as well as pet owners, automatically assumed...
August Odysseys: My Time With Robert August
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] August Odysseys: My Time With Robert August: I Twiddled my thumbs for a good 15 minutes, thinking how to possibly describe Robert August shortly after our interview at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp — all while sipping smoothies and...
Poás Volcano National Park: Costa Rica History in Photos
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Ecolodges in Costa Rica: Isla Chiquita, Finca Bellavista, Casa Corcovado
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A leading contributor to ecotourism growth in Costa Rica is the ecolodge. The luxury to be able to disconnect and enjoy sounds other than the ring of a cellphone or the loud voices coming from the television is answered...
Osa Peninsula: Corcovado National Park, Puerto Jiménez, Drake Bay, Matapalo
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The storied Osa Peninsula, includes Puerto Jiménez, Drake Bay, Matapalo and Golfo Dulce, but its primary attraction is Corcovado National Park. The Osa Penisula, one-third covered by Corcovado National Park, is the wildest place in...
Spay or Neuter Pets
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Spay or Neuter Pets: Preventing unwanted litters of puppies or kittens is not the only reason it’s advisable to spay or neuter pets. Improved awareness of the health benefits makes it a relatively undisputed decision among...
Protect your hearing
Protect your hearing: Is your TV constantly blasting? Is your average day filled with sounds of jackhammers, lawn mowers, lumbering trucks, rock music blaring through stereo headphones or other intrusive environmental noises? If so, your hearing is at risk and you...
Pet Care – An Extraordinary Case of Caring
Caring for sick or injured wildlife is nothing out of the ordinary at our veterinary practice, where rescued animals are brought to us in many common circumstances. Particularly during Costa Rica’s dry season, wild creatures are at higher risk from exposure to...
What To Expect – How To Handle Money In Costa Rica
Many visitors to Costa Rica wonder if they should bring a lot of cash when they come, where and how to change foreign currencies, and whether or not it’s best to use a credit card. Here’s some advice: • Dollars are widely accepted here, so if you’re from the U.S., by...