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Why Ticos Love July (and You Should Too): The Cultural Magic of Costa Rica’s Mini Summer
What is the “Veranillo” and why does it matter in Costa Rica? The Veranillo de San Juan is a short dry spell in July that breaks up Costa Rica’s rainy season, giving locals and travellers a burst of sunshine. This unexpected patch of blue skies and golden sun is more...
Sleeping Giants and Fiery Beasts: Costa Rica’s Volcanic Soul
Introduction to Costa Rica’s Volcanic Landscape The Land of Fire Costa Rica’s beauty is more than skin deep. Underneath its rainforests, cloud forests, and pristine coastlines lies a turbulent geological engine. With over 60 volcanoes, including five currently...
Costa Rica’s Undercover Volcanoes: Tenorio, Miravalles, and Barva
Costa Rica is famous for its volcanic beauty, but most travelers only ever hear about Arenal, Rincon de la Viaja, or Poás. Hidden behind the fame of these popular giants lie lesser-known treasures—Tenorio, Miravalles, and Barva—volcanoes that are just as stunning,...
Poás Volcano Costa Rica: Where Beauty Boils Beneath the Surface
Poás Volcano: Costa Rica’s Fiery Crown Jewel Poás Volcano isn’t just another mountain—it's one of Costa Rica’s most photogenic and dangerous natural attractions. Rising 2,708 meters above sea level in the Central Valley, this active stratovolcano boasts one of the...
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Gulf of Nicoya Fishing Ban: How Costa Rica Protects Its Marine Life
Every year from May 1st to July 3rd, Costa Rica presses pause on most fishing activity in the Gulf of Nicoya, one of the country’s most ecologically rich and economically important marine regions. This isn’t just a seasonal timeout—it’s a carefully timed strategy to...
We Foraged in a Storm and Ate What We Found: A Jungle Survival Feast With Thunder on the Side
It started with a crack of thunder and a dare. Two people, one basket, no recipes, and five hours in the Costa Rican jungle during a proper wet-season downpour. Our mission? Forage what we could, cook it in the wild, and eat it before the next thunderclap knocked our...
Matt Chambers Explores Tips on real life in Costa Rica
Matt Chambers Explores Costa Rica with Terry Carlile Matt Chambers, known for his in-depth interviews with expats and entrepreneurs across Latin America, recently sat down with Howler Magazine’s very own Terry Carlile to talk all things Costa Rica. The conversation...
10 Advantages of Riding Horses on Costa Rica Beaches
There’s something timeless about exploring Costa Rica’s pristine beaches on horseback. The gentle rhythm of hooves against the sand, the whisper of palm trees, and the glimmer of endless blue water create a dreamlike journey. There’s something timeless about exploring...
Camping in the Wild – Where to Pitch Your Tent for the Most Unforgettable Nights in Costa Rica
There’s no better way to feel Costa Rica’s pulse than by camping in the wild. Away from resorts and crowds, you find yourself in the raw, untamed beauty that defines the country—whether it’s falling asleep to the rhythm of waves or waking to the chorus of howler...
Why is the Tárcoles River in Costa Rica Famous?
Few places on Earth offer such an intense and mesmerizing glimpse into the raw power of nature as the Tárcoles River in Costa Rica. Known for its staggering crocodile population, this river is a living testament to the resilience of wildlife, even in the face of...
Horseback Adventures That Change Lives in Costa Rica
Ride For a Purpose To give Hope by living out the love of God while providing free faith-based community services to people and their families who have disabilities or have suffered trauma. We always strive to teach these same community members to pay it forward...
Horseback Riding and Wellness Await at Mirador Equestrian Horse Sanctuary
Welcome to Mirador Equestrian Horse Sanctuary, where our love for horses and dedication to health and wellness inspire everything we do. We believe in creating a space where horses and humans can thrive, connect, and grow. At Mirador, we offer a variety of...
The Ultimate Costa Rica Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Lake Arenal and volcano Arenal
Exploring Costa Rica’s Volcanic Hot Springs: The Ultimate April Wellness Retreat
Vandara Hot Springs is a great get away from the crowds.
Whale Watching in Costa Rica: A Front-Row Seat to Nature’s Giants
Costa Rica’s Pacific coast offers some of the world’s most thrilling whale-watching experiences. Every year, the warm waters become a temporary home for majestic humpback whales, with peak months varying by region. April is an exceptional time to witness these gentle...
Reeling in the Laughter: Bob’s Big Marlin Adventure with ‘Wishing I Was Fishing Adventures
Lots of Whale Whatching in Costa Rica
Surrounded by The Worlds Largest Sunflower Field
]When you are feeling a bit blue, or in a perfectly good mood, strolling through a field of more than one million sunflowers is sure to put a big smile on your face. And there’s a place in Costa Rica where visitors can enjoy this delightful and unusual ecotourism...
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Cool Places – Cahuita: A Walk in the Park in a Jungle by the Sea
[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you like white-sand beaches, exotic animals and flat, shady jungle trails, then Cahuita National Park probably belongs on your list of must-see places in Costa Rica. The concept is delightfully simple — a...
Why Monteverde, Costa Rica, Is Perfect to Visit in March 🌿✨
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring a misty, magical jungle filled with vibrant hummingbirds zipping like iridescent rockets and rare birds like the...