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Humpbacks Whales, joyful giants
The humpbacks whales, joyful giants, using their massive flukes (tail fins), they propel themselves through the water. Regularly, they catapult their 40 tons of body weight completely out of the water, landing with a tremendous splash.
Black & Green Tree Chickens
~ by Jack EwingIn the mid 1970s on a trip to Hacienda Barú with my 10 year old daughter, Natalie, a green iguana ran across the rough gravel road. “Oh my god Daddy, what was that horrible […]
The waterworld of Parque Reptilandia
~ by Roel De PleckerBesides the large variety of lizards and snakes, our park also houses a diverse collection of turtles, one of which is the Madagascar big-headed turtle (Erymnochelys madagascariensis). This species is highly endangered and even hardly […]
Keylor Navas, believes in Himself and knows what he wants.
~ by John Bisner The jewel of the Costa Rican south, ¨Pérez Zeledón¨ is hidden between valleys and mountains where «Mother Nature» adorns its existence with the best it can offer. This land of gallant has produced great characters that […]
Perez Zeledón Bans the Use of Agrochemicals in Public Spaces
~ by Amy SchriftIn a virtually unanimous vote in April of this year the Concejo Municipal of Perez Zeledón became the first municipality to bring into law a complete ban on the use of agrochemicals in public […]
Hummingbirds, jewels of forests and gardens
by Susana García Photos by Raul Vega The first time I saw a hummingbird I felt something like butterflies in my stomach. For a European, these birds exclusive to the American continent are an incredible attraction. Costa […]
The Valley of the Great Diquis
~ by Dagmar ReinhardApril 2017 – Hotel Cristal Ballena The team of the National Museum of Costa Rica, led by headed by the director Mrs. Rocío Fernández and in the presence of the Deputy Mayor of Osa, Mrs. […]
Puerto Jiménez – Península de Osa
~ by Dagmar ReinhardThe city of Puerto Jimenez at the Osa Peninsula was a gold-mining center during the 70s; today, it has about 9,000 inhabitants. It is located near the entrance of Golfo Dulce, and it […]
Pura Vida in Sierpe
~ By Jeanne BrenanBoating the Sierpe River is not only a beautiful experience. With several ways to enjoy it, they all originate from the town of Sierpe. Exploring up or downriver, the Estero Azul by way of tours, […]
Go Organic!
~ by Luba Niko Nikolayev“Organic” is a label given to agricultural products grown and processed in a natural way, without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, GMOs, and other agrochemicals. Surprisingly, Costa Rica uses 7 times more pesticides per hectare than the […]
The Costa Ballena Animal Home Refuge
~ by Kate BarrWe are thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of El RefUgio Hogar Animal Costa Ballena at our temporary facility located at the CVS Veterinario, on Chamán Street, in Uvita. El RefUgio provides shelter/“refuge” and love to […]
Bamboo Room Restaurant & Alma de Ojochal Boutique Hotel
~ by John and Janet ChantryOver the last two years John and Janet Chantry, owners of the Bamboo Room Restaurant and the adjacent Alma de Ojochal Boutique Hotel, have built up their reputation as amazing and very active […]
