WHALES ARE WHAT’S SHAKING! The world’s longest mammal migration with humpback whales from both hemispheres coming to our pristine waters to have their young, teach them the art of survival, breaching and feeding and begin the migration to the colder waters of both hemispheres. The Humpbacks are the main attraction
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Out of maple syrup? Try this delicious tropical Haupia sauce and never look back. Ingredients 1 can (400 ml or 13.5 ounces) of coconut milk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch 1/2 cup of white sugar 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon of light corn syrup 1 teaspoon of vanilla Directions Pour
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Welcome to the September and October edition of That’s Fishin for a quick round up of all things Fishing in the Quepos area. OFFSHORE FISHING August produced the best Marlin fishing of the year so far, after a quiet few months on the Marlin front which had us all wondering
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“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away”, Pablo Picasso Last month, I entered my fifty-third year of living and have been contemplating the essence of my motivation when I wake up each morning. I discuss this with my peers,
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A Young Howler Monkey’s Journey After Losing Her Mother on Powerlines On June 6th, at 6 a.m., we received an urgent call from Hotel Costa Verde about a howler monkey being electrocuted. Our team immediately rushed to the site. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult female howler monkey who had
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Memo’s Cornfield When I began working at Hacienda Barú in 1972, the owners were a group of investors from North America. They had recently purchased the hacienda, and according to the sale contract the property was supposed to be free of squatters. That turned out to be false. About three
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Recherché Fine Home Furnishings Liquidation Sale! EVERYTHING MUST GO! Everything 20-90% OFF. One of a kind home decor hand picked for this climate and your style. Moisture reppellent fabrics. Maintenance-free hardwood. Nautical art and accessories.
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Bienvenidos… Welcome to the Rainforest. It may be rainy season but that doesn’t mean we slow things down here in the central pacific. September and October are full of activities that should not be missed. The Humpbacks have arrived and is a must do tour this time of year that
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Sadly, this is a three part series since I’ve been robbed more than once. This was the first time, over 20 years ago, when there were a lot less tourists visiting Costa Rica. I had already been on a few surf trips around the country, but this was one of
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Whilst all of us may not be scuba divers yet, it may be something you are thinking about. Maybe not, maybe you just love the water. Whoever you are and however much you enjoy the water. Costa Rica is certainly a place to enjoy the ocean. But whilst doing that,
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Whale Season is an eagerly anticipated time of the year that brings excitement and wonder to Marina Pez Vela in Quepos. The arrival of the humpback whales marks a special time for locals and visitors alike. These magnificent creatures, known for their acrobatic displays and haunting songs, travel thousands of
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My sister and brother-in-law, live in northern Minnesota where they own and manage a nature reserve called Wolf Song. When they bought the land there weren’t any wolves. Now, after 40 years of rewilding, there are plenty. Recently, among other new species, they have been seeing lots of black bears.
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