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By Terry Carlile Driving in Costa Rica is an adventure worthy of its own chapter in the "Travel and Adventures" section of Howler. The conditions are as unpredictable as a soap opera plot twist, varying with your location, the time of day, and whether or not a herd...
Packing Pointers for Kids’ Stuff: The No-Drama Guide to Travel Clothes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Packing for kids doesn’t have to feel like you’re prepping for an expedition to the Moon. The trick is to pack in a way that makes mornings easy, keeps everyone comfortable when the weather changes, and avoids the classic holiday...
Financing Property in Costa Rica: What Are Your Options as a Foreign Buyer?
Buying in Costa Rica can feel wonderfully simple right up until the conversation turns to financing. Yes, loans exist here, but most foreign buyers end up using alternatives because the bank route can be slow, document-heavy, and often requires a bigger deposit than...
Order at Home, Ease in Life: How Decluttering Can Support Your Health and Headspace
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why does decluttering help your well-being? Decluttering helps because less visual and mental “noise” often lowers stress and makes everyday decisions feel easier. When your space is crowded, your brain keeps scanning, sorting, and...
Shrimp Farming in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Ecos Shrimp Group is an organic shrimp farming company based in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. With six farms and 180 collaborators, the business faithfully believes that innovation in the food industry can go hand in hand with...
Hotel, Condo, or B&B in Costa Rica? Why Lake Arenal Condos Makes the Choice Easy
What’s the smartest way to pick where to stay in Costa Rica? Choose the stay that matches your pace, not the one with the loudest reviews. If you want service and zero decisions, book a hotel; if you want space and flexibility, book a condo; if you want a personal...
Rohrmoser: from coffee rows to city streets, and the family name that never left
Rohrmoser: from coffee rows to city streets, and the family name that never left Rohrmoser feels like a neighbourhood that decided—quietly, stubbornly—to keep its cool while the rest of San José got louder. You notice it in the shade first. Mature trees make their own...
A Compliance Update for Costa Rican Companies
By Diana Granados, GM Attorneys at Law New Power of Attorney Requirements for RTBF Filings For companies operating in Costa Rica, regulatory compliance is less about complexity and more about precision. A recent regulatory update on October 2025, has modified...
Why Tartar Is a Silent Danger to Your Dog’s Heart?
Dental tartar is more than just a cosmetic problem in dogs. When plaque hardens on the teeth, it creates an ideal environment for bacterial growth, leading to gum disease and chronic oral infections. As the gums become inflamed, bacteria can enter the bloodstream and...
Costa Rica’s Business Power List: 30 Companies Shaping the Country Today
Costa Rica punches way above its weight in business. In a country known for rainforests, coffee, and beach breaks, you’ll also find powerhouse cooperatives, national champions, and global multinationals running major manufacturing, logistics, finance, and tech...