Bryan Cespedes – Muralist of large areas

He was born in Cortes and raised in Palmar in the Osa Canton. At school, he used to do pencil drawings, focusing on the feet of the girl sitting next to him. Years went by, […]

Philippe Chapuy

Philippe Chapuy, a five year resident in Costa Rica, is an expert percussionist who started playing drums at the age of 14. For a while he had left the music scene and it was thanks […]

Kristjan Pärn, from Estonia, has been playing music for over 15 years. He started out playing the accordion; he then learned the guitar and composes. From 1997 until 2012, he was part of an alternative […]

Indrek Tammoja

Indrek Tammoja, a self taught guitarist and composer arrived in the area a few months ago and says he’s pleased to find such a diverse musical community and interesting personalities. Of particular interest for Indrek […]

The Bonecarrier Caracara (Caracara cheriway)

This beautiful bird of prey can weigh one kilogram and reach 120 cm wingspan. They like to glide over open areas such as fields and a street, looking for dead animals, as their diet mainly […]

The Porcupine

The skin is surrounded by real spines, although, it is possible to find some fine hairs among them. The spines are actually modified hair, evolved as a defense mechanism. The face, belly, and tail tip […]

Work is Love Made Visible

When I got out of school, I felt I had to find a ‘good job’ and work hard to become successful, which at the moment translated into getting a high-paid job, well recognized by others, […]

AE = Altos Exodus, a film produced in the South Pacific of Costa Rica!

Storyline: When things went really-bad on Earth and there was fear of an alien invasion, a group of humans left on board a space ship to outer space. They were put to sleep, and finally; […]

Ojochal Restaurant Week

Week of April 16 -26 Ojochal Restaurant Week Presented by “El sabor de Ojochal” All restaurants will have a fixed menu at a fixed price (table d’hôte). Culinary contests and events to be announced during […]

Boruca, Ash from Burnt Tree

An hour from Palmar, following the course of the majestic Térraba River, is the entrance to the village of Boruca. The road winds uphill, leaving the view completely free over the river and the ridges […]

Surf Tournament at HermOsa Beach – Uvita

Ranchos Remo, located on the heights of Playa Hermosa, decided to organize a surf tournament at HermOsa Beach, near to Uvita. The purpose of the event was to raise funds to equip the beach with […]

Ben Fagan becoming a neighbor of San Salvador

He is from Charleston – South Carolina. He has come to this country eight times, and played at many local bars, sometimes with JamiSun. This last February his band, The Holy City Hooligans participated at […]

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