Up Front Featured Articles

Wow…how do we decide what to feature from a country with so much to offer? You can review all our cover stories by the photos on the front covers of Howler Magazine. You’ll soon see the diversity as we highlight1 one particular story to be “up front.” 

Editorials

We are thrilled to share our thoughts in editorials about Costa Rica! This enchanting country, brimming with biodiversity and natural wonders, never fails to captivate our imagination. Our own personal experiences create our editorials. Daily we immerse ourselves in what is going on in our beautiful country.   Sometimes it’s about shedding light on some of the most pressing issues faced by the nation, these editorials serve as a rallying cry for all who wish to protect and preserve the unparalleled beauty of
Costa Rica. As we delve into each editorial, you’ll discover a variety of topics. At Howler, we pursue to share the positive attributes, but we do not ignore some of the not-so-positive attitudes and trends we experience.   – John Quam, Owner, Editor in Chief

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Beyondsoft: Why Costa Rica

Beyondsoft: Why Costa Rica

Costa Rica has a strong talent pool in many areas of Technology, who are effectively bilingual, which matters when you're supporting U.S. clients who need help across different time zones. As a global consulting company, this is very important for Beyondsoft. People...

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Bayer: Why Costa Rica?

Bayer: Why Costa Rica?

Bayer’s Footprint in Costa Rica Since launching operations in Costa Rica on July 1, 1978, Bayer has expanded its presence across multiple sectors. Today, the company operates through three core divisions—Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science—bringing...

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Why We Invested Our Business In Costa Rica

Why We Invested Our Business In Costa Rica

Here are three businesses that chose Costa Rica Costa Rica isn’t just beautiful—it’s a smart place to build. In these three founder stories, Bill and Nancy Ripley explain how Horizon Pacific in Tamarindo grew into a values-led property management company employing...

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What makes Your business Different

What makes Your business Different

How to Differentiate Your Business in Costa Rica's Competitive Market Why is Making Your Business Different a Major Consideration? Making a business different than all others is a major consideration when investing in Costa Rica because of the competitive market...

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Why We Keep Publishing Howler Magazine After 29 Years

Why We Keep Publishing Howler Magazine After 29 Years

Costa Rica is a land where jungle mountains meet rolling surf, where scarlet macaws glide across the sky, and where "Pura Vida" is more than a phrase—it's a way of life. Adventures abound, from white-water rafting to volcano hiking; culture thrives in music,...

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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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