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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...
Out of Africa
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text]I guess when we of a “certain age” hear the name Uganda, we think of Idi Amin and the Raid on Entebbe. So when a friend and fellow birding club member asked if we wanted to go to Uganda, I was hesitant at first. This...
A Week is All?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] A Week is All? We’ve Got You Covered Ready to travel? Explore what Howler has in the way of articles that can help you make plans for an exquisite getaway. Not everyone has the luxury of time to travel and see...
Only One Week? Liberia Lets You Do It
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Planning a trip to the western side of Costa Rica? After landing at Liberia’s Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, there is no shortage of variety for those seeking relaxation, adventure and every preference in...
The Local Bus
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]With the high prices of fuel these days, I decided to take a look at the bus service here in Costa Rica. Currently the price for a liter of gasoline is 1,024 colones for regular. This is a 35% jump within the past year. ...
Excursion to Ometepe from Guanacaste
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]My friend Randy Nelson and I decided that we would take a trip up to Ometepe, Lake Nicaragua’s largest island. After discussing transportation options to get there, we decided on the local bus and taxis. This was...
Explore the Natural Wonders of Ometepe Island
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Ometepe is the largest island in Lake Nicaragua. It is also ranked as the 10th largest lake island in the world. It was formed by the twin volcanoes Concepcion and Maderas, with a low lying isthmus separating the two. ...
The Top 5 Things to Do in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
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The Top 5 Things to Do in Bucaramanga, Colombia
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The Top 5 Things to Do in Cartagena, Colombia
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5 Things to Do in Lídice, Panama
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="43433" img_size="large" add_caption="yes" style="vc_box_shadow_border" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://www.crowdsourcedexplorer.com/"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]If you are...
Top 5 Things to Do in Cartago, Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="43433" img_size="large" add_caption="yes" style="vc_box_shadow_border" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://www.crowdsourcedexplorer.com/"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]If you've ever...
Granddad’s Way to the Beach: Central Valley to Santa Teresa
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Long ago, there was no Route 27 to provide a quick way to Costa Rica’s west coast beaches from the Central Valley, no Peace Bridge to cross over to get to the Nicoya Peninsula. What was gained in the newer infrastructure...
Nicaragua: Neighbor to the North
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica’s neighbor to the north is loaded with adventure, relaxation and enough memorable experiences to send Nicaragua high up on your travel list. As the largest country in Central America, the land of lakes and...
OSA: Your Getaway to Paradise
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How Well Do You Know Costa Rica?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]The latest smartphones have a wonderful ability to take all kinds of photos, including the popular panorama format. So here is a test to see how many places in Costa Rica you can recognize...
Sportsfishing
A Costa Rica Adventure Not to Be Missed
Magical San Vito
A Wonderland of Wildlife, Scenery and Culture I was recently invited by friends to go on a two-night trip to the San Vito area of Costa Rica. The main purpose was to look for specific birds my two friends wanted to see to check off their bird lists. The plan was to...