Kids Saving the Rainforest – February 2023
Kids Saving The Rainforest, is the only registered wildlife rescue center and Sanctuary in the area of Manuel Antonio. Therefore it has the very important mission of saving all the wild animals in need in the area. We help all kinds of wildlife—from sloths, monkeys and anteaters to macaws and
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5 Tips to Get Ready for Your First Surf Lesson
5 Tips to Get Ready for Your First Surf Lesson – Greg Gordon When you are visiting Costa Rica, one of the first things you notice when you head to the beach are all the good surfers. They paddle out so easily and catch almost any wave they choose, riding
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Feral Pigs
Feral Pigs – Why Aren’t There Any on Mainland Costa Rica? by Jack Ewing In the mid-1980s I had the opportunity to visit Caño Island in a small and none too speedy boat. The trip from Drake Bay to the island took more than an hour. Capitan Felix, owner of
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That’s Fishin’ – February 2023
PELAGIC ROCKSTAR……WHAT A WEEKEND! At time of going to press we had literally just reeled in the last lines for this year’s 2023 PELAGIC ROCKSTAR TOURNAMENT, which took place January 14-16. 95 boats with some of the world’s Top Teams and Crews descended on MARINA PEZ VELA to kick off
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What’s Shaking @ Marina Pez Vela – February 2023
AMOR, GALLOS, SUPERBOWL, PESCADORAS y PELICULAS…….That is right, 2023 is here and after an epic January here at MPV, we are extremely excited to share with you an action-packed schedule for February 2023. ROOSTER RODEO – February 4 February starts with a huge bang with our annual ROOSTER RODEO Tournament.
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¿Qué Pasa en Quepos? – February 2023
Bienvenidos…Welcome to an Amazing 2023 and what a better place to keep it going than in paradise. January was an amazing month and we are guaranteeing February to be the same. Marina Pez Vela has many exciting events planned for February. The Pelagic Rockstar opened up tournament season in January
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Red Curry Noodles with Shitake Mushrooms
If you are a fan of mushrooms, dried shiitakes should be a staple in your pantry. Fresh ones are always a delightful treat when available, but you can still unlock that earthy and meaty magic by reconstituting a handful of dried shiitakes in water overnight. Fry thick slices in 1 tablespoon of
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5 Great Things About Being A Surfer In Costa Rica
Why do so many surfers make the journey to Costa Rica? These are the top reasons why over 200,000 come to this tropical country each year. 1. It is uncrowded. Some beach breaks, like to the south and north of Manuel Antonio are completely empty for kilometers. The popular surf
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Locally Extinct Little Red Deer
In Spanish they are called Cabros de Monte or simply Cabritos, meaning Jungle Goats or Little Goats respectively. Non forked antlers in the males resemble goat’s horns. Red Brocket Deer (Mazama americana) are locally extinct in much of their former range. During my 52 years of living in the country,
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That’s Fishin’ – January 2023
That’s Fishin’- Benn Gilmour Happy new year to you all, thank you for being with us here in Costa Rica and my best wishes for the year ahead, I hope it is filled with some great catches and more amazing memories made on the water. PELAGIC ROCKSTAR! THE WAIT IS
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Exploring the Blue with Oceans Unlimited & Marine Conservation Costa Rica
Can you see it? The ocean is turning bluer as we creep further and further into the dry season. As scuba divers, we are monitoring the color of the ocean every day, because to us, it gives a good insight into what our conditions are going to be like and
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