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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...