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Costa Rica Beach Sand Colors: Exploring the Vibrant Palette
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]You may wonder as you see the many beaches here in Costa Rica what causes the many different colors of sand. Here is a great explanation of the...
Western Australia Unveiled: From Perth’s Secrets to Quokka Selfies
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Western Australia, 4000 km west of Sydney, is the less visited part of Australia, even for Australians. We based our visit from Perth, an amazingly...
Enchantment of Waterfalls: Why Do They Amaze Us?
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]"Nature's Majestic Wonder" There's something utterly enchanting about these majestic wonders of nature that ignites an unparalleled excitement within us. It's the harmonious symphony of crashing water as it descends to...
Packing for Costa Rica: Your Essential Guide to a Tropical Getaway
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]If you're planning a tropical getaway to Costa Rica, you're in for a treat. The country boasts stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and diverse wildlife that make it a top destination for adventure seekers, nature lovers,...
Explore Escazú: Urban Convenience & Natural Beauty in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Escazú offers a fantastic city experience that seamlessly combines modern amenities with a touch of natural beauty. Nestled in the mountains just outside of the capital city, San José, Escazú is known for its upscale...
Costa Rica’s Soulful Escape
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]As you delve deeper into the heart of Costa Rica, allow yourself to be enchanted by the kaleidoscope of experiences that await. Venture to the misty cloud forests, where emerald foliage shrouded in ethereal mist creates...
40 Days Around the World: Exploring Doha, Qatar: Contrasts, Adventures, and Ramadan Experiences
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]The first leg of our “Around the world in 40 days” trip took us from our home in Costa Rica through Miami then on an over 14-hour flight to Doha, Qatar, arriving around six in the evening. The city was still aglow with...
Adventures with Deals In Costa Rica
From dozens of meters below the Pacific to the 3,821 meters of Cerro Chirripó...so many adventures packed into this small country! Costa Rica, often referred to as the "Switzerland of Central America," is a haven for adventurers seeking thrilling experiences amidst...
Unveiling the Splendors of Costa Rica: Your Ultimate Guide to Howler Magazine’s Real Escapes
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]Explore the Unspoiled Beauty of Costa Rica with Howler Magazine's Real Escapes Are you ready for an unforgettable journey? Howler Magazine invites you to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the enchanting paradise...
Flamingo 2023 Winners – PRESIDENTIAL CHALLENGE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] Flamingo, Costa Rica: Hosted by the new world-class Marina Flamingo, the eighth annual Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo saw an action-packed two...
Around the World in 40 Days
Watch for more installments of this special Howler series I chase total eclipses of the sun, and I also love birdwatching, traveling all over the world to photograph both. In 2020, as the COVID pandemic raged, our scheduled trip to southern Chile and Patagonia for an...
So You Want to Fly Around the World?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Back in the day, when I was working, I had a speaking tour with stops from London to Kuala Lumpur, SIngapore, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. The company booked my travel using a “Round the World” ticket. Yes, you can...
Tropical Flowers and Hummingbirds
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking to learn all about our tropical flowers and the hummingbirds that visit them. Costa Rica has a diverse range of flowers due to our unique climate, enabled by our location...
The Best Time to Visit Caribbean Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Experience the Delights of Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast: Food, Music, and Adventure Have you wanted to visit the Caribbean side and just haven’t gotten around to it? Well, it’s time to hop in the car, or take a flight...
Planning Your Vacation Early
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Planning a vacation early has a number of benefits. First and foremost, it gives you plenty of time to research and book affordable flights, hotels, and activities. Booking early may also allow you to take advantage of...
Gyrocopter Girl Returns to Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]In Howler’s April 2021 issue, we brought you the story of “Gyrocopter Girl,” the social media handle for Switzerland native Cornelia Hajdinyak. We featured her images of Costa Rica from the air, taken while flying around...
A Sticky Subject
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]With the dry season in Costa Rica’s northwest region near the Pacific coast, there's one thing that remains green in the brown and drought-ridden hillsides: cacti. Usually, when you think of the tropics or Central...
Should I Use a Travel Agent?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]When it comes to planning your travel, there are several ways you can go about it. One option available to you is using a travel agency. Deciding whether or not to use a travel agency can depend on several factors, such...
Time for Whitewater Rafting
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is a small country in Central America that boasts a lush tropical jungle and pristine beaches. Its varied landscape Costa Rica is home to some of the best whitewater rafting in the world. And what better time...
Costa Rican Researchers Identify Two New Plant Species
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica’s impressive reputation for biodiversity was boosted recently when the research findings for two new plant species were published in scientific journals. Investigations led by National Museum botanist Alexander...
KITE SURF COSTA RICA
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Overview So, have you ever heard of kitesurfing or kiteboarding? These adrenaline-pumping water sports involve using a board to ride the waves while simultaneously being propelled by a large kite. It's an intense and...
Blue Zone Drones Takes You Higher
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]“I’ve seen enough,” said no one ever about Costa Rica’s enchanting coastal landscapes. Believing there’s no such thing as too many ways to showcase as many as we can in Howler, we’re always on the look-out for beautiful...
Don’t be Deterred by Costa Rica’s Rainy Season
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is a country known for its exotic flora and fauna, beautiful beaches and lush rainforests. Some might assume that it is not the best vacation spot during the rainy season, which lasts from May to November....
Presidential Challenge Flamingo 2023
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Flamingo, Costa Rica, is a crown jewel in the realm of sportfishing, gaining global acclaim for its diverse marine life. Nestled on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, this tranquil beach town serves as a gateway to...
Fishing With Fred
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]I am a retired cop from New York. I started kayak fishing about 15 years ago in the Hamptons, for both striped bass and bluefish. Kayak fishing is now, finally, exploding around the world. It is quite a different...
New Heights of Excitement for 60 International Pilots
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Paragliding pilots from around the world gathered in Rivas, Perez Zeledon, to participate in the Open Rivas 2023 Paragliding Competition, March 4, 5 and 6. It was the fourth year the event has been held, organized by...
Birds of Gondwanaland?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Next time you are at a bird feeder in Costa Rica, or walking in the jungle, enjoy the knowledge that flying all around you is a living history of the planet. As someone with a degree in geology and a passion for birds,...
Guanacaste Boasts Best Beach in the World!
[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1681140855816{background-color: rgba(247,247,247,0.46) !important;*background-color: rgb(247,247,247) !important;}"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text] We’re number 1! To be a bit more specific, Costa Rica is home to this year’s winner on...
What Lies Beneath
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] You never know what lies beneath you as you walk the grounds in Costa Rica. Or what beauty lies just under the topsoil of the landscape that you gaze at. The land yields a variety of rocks that range from the hills, lava...
Up Close and Personal: Macro Photography Gems
Welcome to Peter Grob’s world, where no creature is too small to steal the big spotlight. The Switzerland native describes himself as an ambitious amateur photographer with a preference for macro models and a passion for jumping spiders. Howler readers are invited to...
Tierra del Fuego: A Trip to the End of the World
In 1520, Ferdinand Magellan, on his voyage of circumnavigation trying to discover a different route to the “Spice Islands,” sailed through a calmer, safer shortcut through the tip of South America. Traversing the strait that bears his name, the expedition crew spotted...
Tune in to the Ocho Verde Wildlife Channel
[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1671814010947{background-color: #ffffff !important;}"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Howler readers are invited to tune in to the Ocho Verde Wildlife Channel on YouTube, featuring our jungle animal wildlife adventures in southern Costa...
Playa Flamingo: The Jewel of The Gold Coast
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Playa Flamingo is famous for its crystal azul waters, gentle family-friendly surf and clean white sand. This is why it’s considered one of the best beaches in Costa Rica. This, and dozens of beaches like it, dot the...
Marina Flamingo
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The Marina Flamingo development team is steadfastly committed to maintaining a clean, environmentally responsible, and safe site for the good of the local environment, our contractors, and the local Costa Rican community....
Come to Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Looking to get away from almost all of it? The southern Caribbean region of Costa Rica just might be what you are seeking. This area is known for its beautiful beaches, friendly people and amazing Caribbean food. ...
Costa Rica: Through the Lens 2022 #2
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It never ceases to amaze our Howler team when we consider all of our photographers and the variety of spectacular photography we receive. This is our third "Through the Lens" edition and you'll see the various dynamics of the beauty...
Captivating Cahuita
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Anyone game for an adventure on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica? If you are visiting Puerto Viejo you cannot miss the national park of Cahuita. Located in the Talamanca canton of the Limón province, Cahuita...
Raining October
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] For Costa Rica's east coast visitors, October is a good time to visit (weather-wise). For our Pacific-side readers, we're usually in the heart of the rainy season. How much rain, for how long, depends on your location....
Pacuare Nature Preserve: Home to the Rarely Seen Agami Heron
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The northern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is a large drainage basin for the Reventazón, Sarapiquí and Pacuare Rivers, and with its lowland tropical rainforest, swamps and canals, it is often referred to as the “Amazon”...
La Florida: The Little Caribbean Town With a Lot of History
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]If you mention El Codo del Diablo to older Costa Ricans, they hang their heads in shame. On a recent trip out to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, we decided to take a side trip to see the new hydroelectric dam, Planta...
It’s Time to Plan Your Travel
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]It's time to make your plans to travel … and you’ve decided to look into what Costa Rica has to offer. Did you know that Costa Rica is one of the world’s top three vacation designations? You're now checking out package...
San José With Only 7 Days?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Your Visit Begins Here Get your Costa Rica tour package from a reputable company Starting and ending your visit to Costa Rica from the country’s busiest arrival and departure point, Juan Santamaría International Airport...