What do you live for? That is my question this month. I’ll confess that my top three motivations in life are family and friends meaning quality time amongst them. Secondly is being passionate with the time I am gifted when massaging other people, meaning my work. Lastly time spent doing
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Costa Rica is renowned for its breathtaking biodiversity, and one of the most awe-inspiring marine wonders that grace its coastal waters is the magnificent humpback whale. These majestic giants, known for their acrobatic displays and haunting songs, are an exciting addition to our local marine encounters. We are always looking
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By Ryan Meczkowski, Local Naturalist guide Seeing wild animals is exciting, especially when one has the good fortune of a close encounter with a charismatic megafauna. Glimpsing a puma or a breaching humpback whale is an experience that one cherishes for a lifetime. Wildlife tourism capitalizes on these magical moments
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Costa Rica has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. They are also some of the deadliest. Each year on average 50 people drown from the dangerous riptides that form along the shoreline. Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death for residents AND tourists in Costa
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This slightly unusual preparation will give rice and potatoes center stage at your next cookout. Here are some easy to follow steps for fluffy and crunchy results. Ingredients 2 cups of basmati rice 1 medium size potato (optional) 1/2 teaspoon of saffron threads* 3 tablespoons of olive oil 3 tablespoons
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What is it? – By Jack Ewing I have a system for predicting the weather. I watch the weather forecast on TV and predict the exact opposite. I am right about 50% of the time. You may think I’m joking, but it really works. Try it for yourself, and you’ll
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Have you ever wondered how it is to look at the animals from up in the trees? Our speedway camera project aims to study wildlife and the usage of animal bridges by installing cameras high above the ground. So far, we have filmed 11 different mammal species crossing. Tamanduas, porcupines,
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DSL’s mission is to combat the pervasive and accepted occurrences of Rape and Incest in Latin America and the damage caused by them. Using therapy/12-step meetings, education campaigns, and social media, we hope to bring this secret out into the open and promote healing to the victims, and awareness and
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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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Bienvenidos… Welcome to the rainforest. Green season has arrived, so enjoy the peace and all the lushness it provides. Our mornings are normally sunny and beautiful and the rain rolls through late afternoons. So, get out early and enjoy your adventures and plan a late afternoon nap or maybe a
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The Summer Shootout fishing tournament came to a thrilling conclusion with an impressive display of angling prowess. Teams from far and wide gathered to compete for the top honors, making it an exhilarating event for both participants and spectators alike. Taking home the coveted first-place trophy was Team Zapatas Sky,
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Costa Rica is a country known for its stunning natural beauty, from sparkling oceans to lush rainforests. However, the rapid development of suburban areas is causing human activities to become closely intertwined with domestic dog-wildlife conflict. This conflict is characterized by urban development within, or effacing, natural wildlife habitats, and
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A flavorsome combo of crispy fried fish topped with a sweet and spicy pickle. For the Escovitch pickle 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 large white onion, thinly sliced 1/2 small chayote, thinly sliced 1 small carrot, thinly sliced 5 cloves of garlic, minced 1 to 2 scotch bonnet
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Photos: Gina Lusandi It’s time to give you all an insight into another of our local residents. One that, at this time of year, is very frequently spotted, either squished into a hole or traveling across a reef, looking for its next target. One of the most fascinating creatures you
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