Costa Rica, a small but magnificent country located in Central America, is a true haven for adventure seekers. With its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and thrilling activities, Costa Rica offers an unparalleled experience for those in search of excitement and natural wonders. In this article, we will take you on a virtual journey to explore the adventures that await in this tropical paradise.

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Matt Chambers Explores Tips on real life in Costa Rica

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...

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10 Advantages of Riding Horses on Costa Rica Beaches

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...

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Why is the Tárcoles River in Costa Rica Famous?

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...

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Horseback Adventures That Change Lives in Costa Rica

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...

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Surrounded by The Worlds Largest Sunflower Field

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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Advertising Partners 2025

Advertising Partners 2025

Our partners make Howler Costa Rica Travel Information Magazine possible for FREE to our worldwide readers. Consider them when researching real estate, hotels, property rentals, spas, health and beauty, home security, and more. Follow them on social media to stay in...

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Tilarán y Lago Arenal: El Oasis Escondido de Guanacaste

Tilarán y Lago Arenal: El Oasis Escondido de Guanacaste

Tilarán y Lago Arenal: El Oasis Escondido de Guanacaste, Un Paraíso Natural por Descubrir Ubicado en el corazón de Costa Rica, el Lago Arenal y la ciudad de Tilarán representan una de las regiones más mágicas y menos conocidas del país. Lejos del bullicio turístico de...

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Planning Your Adventures: guide? service? do it yourself?

Planning Your Adventures: guide? service? do it yourself?

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] Using a service for your tour package. When searching for a good tour package, there are several key factors to consider to ensure that your travel...

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Considering the Regions of Costa Rica

Considering the Regions of Costa Rica

  What area of Costa Rica is right for ME?.  Based on Google data, Costa Rica ranks in the top five locations searched online by people from Canada, the United States and France looking to buy a second home. From the vibes of a bustling metropolitan city or laid-back...

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Researching Costa Rica: Your Intentions?

Researching Costa Rica: Your Intentions?

  VACATIONS [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Howlér's Travel & Adventures have hundreds of articles. Click here to go directly to that section. See this article about selecting a tour guide or tour service, click here....

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Why Costa Rica in 2025?

Why Costa Rica in 2025?

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]To kick off 2025, Howler has created a decision-making tool to assist you when it comes to considering Costa Rica for whatever your intention. Based on...

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Stargazing in Chirripó National Park: A Cosmic Encounter

Stargazing in Chirripó National Park: A Cosmic Encounter

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]In the heart of Costa Rica lies Chirripó National Park, home to the highest peak in the country. It's a place where the skies open up like a grand...

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Pura Vida and AI Business Launches

Pura Vida and AI Business Launches

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica's tourism industry is about to bloom with Pura Vida AI, a game-changing technology for travel businesses. This AI-powered digital concierge...

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Night Walks in the Jungle – Turn Your Night Mode On

Night Walks in the Jungle – Turn Your Night Mode On

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]As twilight fades into the inky blackness of night, the jungle sheds its daytime cheer and dons its midnight cloak. It’s the perfect time to switch...

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Welcome Mercedes Sancho as a New Partner at Quatro Legal

We are proud to share exciting news—news that fills us with both enthusiasm and gratitude: Mercedes Sancho joins Quatro Legal as a new partner. Mercedes has more than 25 years of experience in the legal field, standing out particularly in corporate law, maritime zone...

From Vandará to Rincón Thermals & Adventures: What’s New, and Why This Volcano Day Trip Belongs on Your 2026 List

From Vandará to Rincón Thermals & Adventures: What’s New, and Why This Volcano Day Trip Belongs on Your 2026 List What happened to Vandará—did it close? No—Vandará didn’t disappear; it simply became Rincón Thermals & Adventures, with a new name and updated...

Costa Rica 2026: A Year to Live Better and Invest with Confidence

By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law As we step into 2026, Costa Rica once again rises to the top as one of the world’s most desirable destinations for those seeking a safe, inspiring place to live — and a market offering solid, long-term investment...

Epiphanies, Not Algorithms: How to Figure Out What You Really Want (and Keep It Close)

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Lead photo suggestion: A sunlit Costa Rican beach at first light with a single set of footprints leading toward the water—calm, minimal, quietly hopeful. Self-help shelves are packed with promises: live your best life,...

The Importance of Swell Angle

Surfers love to create unrealistic expectations about waves we've yet to catch. Every few weeks in Costa Rica, surfers are hyping about the newest purple blob that appears on the swell charts. "Have you seen the next swell? It's gonna be the biggest of the year!"...

Let’s Hear it For the Howler

[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Howler Monkeys in Costa Rica: The Jungle Alarm Clock You’ll Never Forget Costa Rica’s howler monkeys are the loud, leafy neighbours you hear long before you ever see them. These tree-dwelling primates are...

Costa Rica: 10 Ways the Country Inspires Art and Imagination

Costa Rica is a small country with a huge creative pulse. Artists here draw from rainforest light, volcanic silhouettes, ancestral stories and the everyday humour of street life. Whether you paint, sculpt, film or simply love looking at art, these ten concepts explain...

Costa Rica Trip Planning Guide: How to Choose the Right Region, Stay, and Adventure Mix

Costa Rica’s magic isn’t just beaches or rainforests—it’s the way wildly different regions sit close enough to sample in one trip, yet distinct enough to feel like separate worlds. That variety is exactly why planning matters: the “perfect” week for one traveller can...

Why Vandara Hot Springs Is a Must-Do in Guanacaste (and How to Get 10% Off with HOWLER)

Vandará Hot Springs & Adventure in Guanacaste is the kind of place where you can fly through the rainforest on a zipline in the morning, soak in natural hot springs by the river in the afternoon, and finish the day with a garden-to-table feast. If you book...

The San José Run: Turning Capital Chores into a Costa Rican Mini Break

If you settle in Guanacaste long enough, there comes a day when paradise and practicality collide. You need something you simply cannot get in Tamarindo, Flamingo or Playas del Coco – a proper garden hose that actually sprays, a fridge that doesn’t smell like burned...

Planning Your Summer Vacation Game Plan

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Yes, we are talking about Summer Vacation. It’s not too early to plan, especially when you have kids. In Costa Rica, the school holidays feel long, hot and full of possibility – but most parents still have to work, run...

Cancer-Fighting Superfoods

Munching on an ounce of walnuts a day may yield the best benefits, research found. Cancer-Fighting Superfoods You Can Add To Your Plate Today If you are searching for everyday foods that quietly support your body’s defences, broccoli, walnuts, garlic and beans are a...