Exciting News!
Coming Soon! Watch for the Quepolandia! We will be publishing the Quepolandia again beginning with the September/October Issue. Please contact info@quepolandia.com for more information.
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¿Qué Pasa en Quepos? – January 2025
Bienvenidos…Welcome and thank you for joining us here in the Central Pacific to kick off your 2025. There is no single recipe for enjoying CR. Any road you take will likely bring the same result—a sense of wonder and a shared idea that things will always turn out fine and
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Discover the Magic Beneath the Waves
Join Our Coral Discovery Program For ocean lovers and scuba enthusiasts, exploring a vibrant coral reef is already a thrilling experience. But what if you could dive deeper—not just into the ocean, but into a world of marine conservation? Starting this upcoming season and running throughout dry season, we are
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Sunrises Keep Coming
Do you somehow, by living a righteous life, want to be able to say that you left the world in a better place on the day you die? It is a lofty question, I’m not sure if most people have the time or curiosity to even mentally explore it. Lots
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Kids Saving The Rainforest – December 2024
Yeimy Gamboa P. – Director and Biologist, KSTR Dear Readers: At Kids Saving the Rainforest (KSTR), we are pleased to share with you a summary of our activities and achievements during this year 2024. It has been a year full of effort, commitment and significant achievements in our mission
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Natural Resistance to Snakebite
Having lived on Hacienda Barú with its extensive rainforest for more than 50 years, I have seen numerous animals suffer the effects of snakebite. These include dogs, cows, horses, pigs, and people. Since by far the most common venomous snake in this area is a pit viper known locally as
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Hug-in-a-Bowl, Thai Wonton Soup
This rich and velvety broth delivers big flavors while you allow yourself a little shortcut with frozen wontons. For 6 portions 2 tablespoons of coconut oil or any other oil 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 small piece of lemongrass, white part only, finely chopped 1 small piece of
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Meet Luke: Our handsome new arrival at The Sloth Institute!
Elly King, Volunteer Coordinator at The Sloth Institute Let us introduce you to Luke, a three-fingered male sloth, was found severely injured in Playa Matapalo. Thanks to the rapid action of the local community, he was quickly taken to Alturas Wildlife Rescue. In partnership with the centre, The Sloth Institute
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Beach Church, Manuel Antonio
Pura vida and blessings to all from the Beach Church in Manuel Antonio! We have been meeting on the beach for about 12 years now every Sunday at 9:30 AM. We have enjoyed being part of the Costa Rican beach community where we serve all who come to worship with
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What To Watch Out For When Surfing In Costa Rica
When you watch surfers glide across the open face of a wave it appears like they are dancing and as it ends then gracefully hop off at the end and effortlessly paddle back out for another one. It can look so easy, but those that have tried surfing know it
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That’s Fishin’ – December 2024
Welcome to the December edition of That’s Fishin, the official start of the dry season here on the Pacific Coast where the next few months will deliver some of the best Sport Fishing on the planet. DORADO DERBY TOURNAMENT The Dorado Derby 1 & 2 took place over the weekends
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¿Qué Pasa en Quepos? – December 2024
Bienvenidos… Welcome to paradise. We are glad you arrived and look forward to guiding you to an incredible adventure. The rain is slowing, the sun is shining and the jungle is bursting with life just waiting to be explored. December is the kick off to high season here in the
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Discover a World Beneath the Waves
6 Reasons Why Scuba Diving in Costa Rica is the Ultimate Adventure Costa Rica is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and thrilling outdoor activities. This are if Manuel Antonio especially, with the plethora of choices, it is hard to decide what to do. From soaring through the treetops on a
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