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Tight Lines y Pura Vida!
This is Craig Sutton, the US Representative for FishingNosara.com with the June report. While the blue water vanished for two weeks in the middle of May, the inshore bite was alive with big Yellowfin Tunas and Cuberras that just won’t quit. After I left on the May 23 the blue water returned and so did [...]
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Discovering Playa Tortuga Costa Rica
In the Southern zone of Costa Rica Turtle Beach is the translation of Playa Tortuga. Lots of turtles swim ashore from the turquoise blue ocean to lay eggs on the silvery seashore. The beach is also known as the Playa Ojochal in the local dialect and is situated near a beautiful small village known as [...]
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Costa Rica Volunteer Vacation
Every year, Leatherback, Green and Hawksbill turtles come to Barra de Parismina, Costa Rica, to lay their eggs on Parismina beach from March to October. Poachers steal the turtles and their eggs to sell on the black market for profit. Although this practice is illegal in Costa Rica, as it contributes to the depletion of [...]
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Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica
Interesting to note that there are two towns/beaches named Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica. Both are lush and beautiful and have lived up to its name Hermosa which means beautiful in Spanish. How else can you describe a place of cool blue ocean and majestic palm trees? One is located in Guanacaste which offers an [...]
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Tenorio Volcano National Park in Costa Rica
I visited the Tenorio Volcano National Park during a family holiday in Costa Rica. Tenorio lies northwest of the famous Lake Arenal and even though the road up to the park might be challenging, and definitely requires a 4WD vehicle, the destination is worth the jungle ride. Tenorio is located in the northern part of [...]
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¿Habla Español?
Posted on 16 February 2012
The language barrier represents one of the most daunting challenges faced by most transplants to Costa Rica. Unless you have picked up conversational Spanish somewhere along the way, you may find yourself more isolated from your Tico neighbors and more confined to Gringo friends than you would like. Over time you will undoubtedly garner some [...] Continue Reading
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The votes are in – Most popular vacation spot in Costa Rica
Posted on 13 February 2012
The Tico Times recently posted a survey asking readers for their favorite vacation destination in Costa Rica. Keep in mind this is “vacation spot” which is not necessarily the same as “best place to live” in Costa Rica. Here are the results when I last checked the website: 25% Central Pacific – which includes [...] Continue Reading
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Airlines Offer Private Charters over Costa Rica
Posted on 10 February 2012
For those wishing to view the spectacular and varying landscapes from a higher vantage point, a number of airlines offer private charters over the region. Each of the following reputable companies include the latest aircraft maintained to the highest safety standards with pilots who have logged in more flight hours than the busiest commercial pilots. [...] Continue Reading
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Where to build your dream vacation home? Why Costa Rica?
Posted on 07 February 2012
I recently had an enlightening conversation with one of our clients and I asked him: “How did you decide on Costa Rica?” and his response was very analytical and logical, and eye-opening for somebody that lives full-time in Costa Rica. As a background and to contextualize his response, keep in mind that he is from [...] Continue Reading
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Teaching English in Costa Rica
Posted on 04 February 2012
I’m floating in a natural hot spring under a black velvet sky sparkling with a million sundry stars. I’m savoring the luxurious feeling of the rich revitalizing minerals as they wash over me, relaxing and invigorating my mind, body and soul. I can feel the occasional deep earthly vibration from Arenal Volcano’s rumbly tummy. I [...] Continue Reading
Costa Rica News, Environment
Yeti Crab – Grows Food On Its Arms :o
Posted on 01 February 2012
A recently discovered species of crab is one of the weirdest farmers you will ever meet. Kiwa puravida, a species of “Yeti crab,” lives near undersea methane vents and cultivates bacteria on its hairy arms and then eats it. Andrew Thurber, a marine ecologist with Oregon State University, first discovered the crabs near Costa Rica [...] Continue Reading
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Chachagua Rain Forest Hotel
Posted on 29 January 2012
Close your eyes. Picture yourself swinging back and forth on your own personal hammock, listening to the sounds of the rainforest. A toucan flies by and lands on a nearby tree, the buzz of the natural world is humming around you. You’re full from your completely sustainable, fresh homegrown meal, which included a perfectly cooked [...] Continue Reading
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Costa Rica’s Turrialba Volcano
Posted on 26 January 2012
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — After Costa Rica’s Turrialba volcano awoke last year from more than a century of sleep, Jorge Andres Diaz reckoned it was a fine time for a picnic on the slopes of the 11,000-foot gas-spewing mountain. His wife, Ana Gabriela Chaverri, thought the idea was a bit mad — but, then [...] Continue Reading
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Costa Rica is fulfilling its commitment
Posted on 23 January 2012
Costa Rica is fulfilling its commitment to be friendly to the environment! Anyone who has visited the Central Valley knows how strong the wind can be and now Costa Rica has decided to harness that wind and turn it into energy. Workers are constructing the first wind farm in the country’s Central Valley near Santa [...] Continue Reading
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Costa Rica’s Only Executive Course- Monterán Golf Course
Posted on 20 January 2012
The builder La Laguna working hand in hand with the Teran family in May of 2004, gave shape to what is now the only golf course to the east of San Jose, the Monteran Golf Course. The Club House opened in June 2007, the Driving Range in February 2008 and in May of 2008 was [...] Continue Reading
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