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The Gentle Giants of Parque Reptilandia
~ by Roel de PleckerParque Reptilandia is home to a big variety of native and exotic species. One of these exotic species is our African spurred tortoises (Centrochelys sulcata). They are Africa’s largest mainland tortoises with a carapace length […]
The Talamanca Range: a wall and a protective sanctuary
~ by Luis Gutiérrez Galera Christened with a Spanish name, the Talamanca Range was praised as a highly religious site by Costa Rican indigenous people such as the Bribri and Cabécar, who had lived there for a […]
The Golden Tennis Ball
The Silky Anteater, the golden tennis ball at Hacienda Baru By Jack Ewing Photos by Jack Ewing We started a list of species for Hacienda Barú and the surrounding areas in 1987. By 1994, all […]
Alexander Skutch, birds and much more
~ by Susana GarcíaAlexander Skutch was the most famous Neotropical ornithologist of the 20th century. After traveling to many Central and South American countries, he settled on a farm in Santa Elena de General that he called Los Cusingos. Here […]
Interview with a Biologist Specialized in Birds
~ by Dagmar ReinhardWhat’s your occupation, Susana? — “I’m a biologist specialized in zoology.” Are you a specialist in birds? — “Yes. I carry out censuses and monitoring; I develop workshops for specialized guides and others for the public, and […]
Chamber of Tourism Meeting
~ by Dagmar Reinhard In February, the 49th Business Meeting, organized by CATUOSA (Osa Chamber of Tourism) and chaired by Mr. Luis Centeno, was held at the PZ Country Club Hotel in San Isidro. Right in the heart of Pérez Zeledón […]
Duo Aurélie Riant & Anthony Gómez
~ by Dagmar Reinhard Aurélie is a young girl from Nova Scotia (Canada) with a remarkable voice. She received her first classical singing lessons when she was eight years old, followed by guitar and keyboard classes. When she […]
Have Fun and Be Safe on the beach!
~ by Nate Bright The Costa Ballena region is famous for its beautiful beaches, and we hope you take full advantage of them! Here are some great safety tips to keep in mind as you play in […]
Yoga Philosophy ~ Part VI
~ by Pilar Salazar The 8 Limbs of Ashtanga The Niyamas The second limb of Ashtanga Yoga is the “Niyamas”; they represent guidelines to be aware of in our daily lives. The first one is “Sauca”, which […]
Boruca Gallery Gift Shop
Boruca Gallery Gift Shop~ by Susie AtkinsonLooking for a unique souvenir of your trip to Costa Rica – something that is a true representation of the local folklore and does not have that “Made in China” stamp on […]
Our senior pets
When our beloved pets become geriatric, they require special attention since their bones and muscles are not strong anymore.
