Food from the gods (Theobroma cacao)

Cocoa was very significant to Native Americans and now days, it is highly valued by the modern consumer. The cocoa powder is made from the seeds of the plant that grows wild in the forests […]

Cannonball Tree (Couroupita guianensis)

By Dagmar Reinhard During the Spheres´ Festival at the Palmar Sur Park, we were fortunate to admire and enjoy this evergreen tree, which is native to the tropical northern South America, Central America, and the […]

Work the Soil: An Ancestral Tradition

I think all Ticos have a relative, friend, or neighbor who has a farm and cultivates the land. But how many of us have participated in any agricultural activity? Better yet, we can ask ourselves, […]

The Coyol Palm Tree

[singlepic id=1354 w=320 h=240 float=left]The Coyol Palm, also known as spiny palm, is very common in our area, and reproduces in a natural way by spontaneously spreading its seeds. Genre: Acrocomia Origin: Tropical America (Neotropics) […]

The Miracle Mangosteen

The Garcinia mangostana is often called the “queen of fruits.” It is not only delicious, but one of the best sources of phytonutrients (including antioxidants) that can save your life as they work to prevent […]

Passion Fruit or Maracuyá is a delicious tropical fruit

Plentiful in Costa Rica it is also a great aid for anxiety and Insomnia. Passion fruit it is also called Maracuyá. It is the fruit of a tropical plant, well known for its vines, and […]