On Friday June 17, TCA celebrated Dia del Arbol, (National Tree Day) by organizing a tree planting with 6th grade students from the Naranjito Elementary School at the future site of the Hogar de Ancianos. The Elderly Care Hogar of Quepos is relocating from its current site in Paquita to
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By Scott Cutter So much for a quiet and uneventful green season! The environment here at Marina Pez Vela just keeps getting more dynamic and the combination of the summer travel season and the events here at the project, there is never a dull moment. We want to thank everyone
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Bienvenidos…Welcome to our piece of paradise. We are sure you will have a great time. There are so many wonderful things Costa Rica has to offer and we have them all right here. Amazing beaches to stroll or fly with Aquas Azules Parasailing. World class sport fishing and a fleet
Read MoreBy Gary Garrett When Costa Rica’s first national park was created in 1971 ( Poas Volcano National Park), the country’s deforestation was at an all-time high. In point of fact, even during the 1980’s, Costa Rica was losing its forest cover at a rate higher than any country in the
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During the 15th anniversary year of the Titi Conservation Alliance (TCA), we feel it is important to recognize the many people and organizations who have supported our projects over the years. From the founding members who legally created the organization to the staff and volunteers, all have had an important
Read More¡Hola amigos! ¿How are you guys doing? With this issue I am accomplishing my article number 50!!!!! I remember when I said to myself: “When I accomplish fifty articles I am gonna write an e-book”. Well, it’s on my list now… Today, I am gonna share with you some of
Read MoreBy Sarah Munro I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. This is the promised land of fishing. I remember my first few trips to Guanacaste, Costa Rica. I was always disappointed. Where was the green? Where was the epic bite that we heard of? Through a friend, I
Read More“Light is the first element of design; without it there is no color, form, or texture.” Thomas E. Farin – educator, lighting consultant, entrepreneur Lighting is such an important part of our lives, and one we take for granted most of the time. For me, I love lighting fixtures. They are
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By Todd Pequeen I expand my possibilities in life by cultivating the opposite in myself. When I was young I did not have much choice. As an adult I do, and so I use my free will to be the antagonist from within. I understand that no matter how correct
Read MoreBy Nancy Buchan Rarely are health issues or our physical or mental well-being topics for songwriters or poets. We all know that life isn’t fair, that there is no justice in the world, and as Jim Morrison said, “No one here gets out alive!” Well, I did know a lawyer
Read MoreBy Sam Trull Sometimes people ask us why and how we release orphaned sloths and why are they orphaned in the first place. We believe sloths deserve a second chance to be wild and that preventing harm to wild sloths from human encroachment is a priority. Here is our philosophy
Read MoreMy struggle with what has been called the most successful biologically invasive species ever to plague the western hemisphere. By Jack Ewing Hacienda Barú Lodge has been in operation since 1990, and I thought that I had experienced all of the problems that could possibly confront a hotel manager. That
Read MoreBy Desiree Brassert These are surprisingly easy to make. The key is in the sweet vinegar rice. Sushi rice should stickier then usual so don’t fret if it looks like too much cooking liquid. Makes 4 maki or 32 bite size pieces
Read MoreDid you know that Kids Saving the Rainforest manages a Bed & Breakfast to help raise funds to save the rainforest and wildlife in the area? We realize that very few people do! KSTR has been managing the Blue Banyan Inn (BBI) for over 3 years now! BBI (www.bluebanyaninn.com) consists
Read MoreI was getting this occasional pain in my solar plexus, usually after eating. It was a sharp and constant pain, and the most comfortable position during these episodes was standing. I would check my pulse, which was always a steady 60 or so beats a minute. I would google cancers
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