AMOR, GALLOS, SUPERBOWL, y PESCADORAS! That is right, 2024 is here and after an epic January here at MPV, we are extremely excited to share with you an action-packed schedule for February 2024. ROOSTER RODEO – February 3 February starts with a huge bang with our annual ROOSTER RODEO Tournament.
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Bienvenido… Welcome to an Amazing 2024 and what better place to keep it going than here in paradise. January was an outstanding month to kick off the new year and we are guaranteeing February to be the same. We got Fuego’s Eco-Beer Fest and PAWS Battle of the Bands for
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By TSI Research Manager Sara Ferreiro Happy New year from The Sloth Institute! A new year represents a perfect opportunity to start fresh and make positive changes. Here at TSI, we believe that taking our time and being deliberate with our steps is just as important as setting lofty goals.
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Photos: Nuno Potes Welcome to the enchanting world beneath the surface of Costa Rica’s coastal waters, where the vibrant marine life of Manuel Antonio beckons to those seeking adventure and exploration. Dive into the depths of the Pacific Ocean to discover a diverse ecosystem teeming with captivating creatures, making scuba
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The Great Tinamou (Tinamus major) known as the Gallina de Monte, or Jungle Chicken in Spanish, flies with great difficulty. According to some sources and based on fossil evidence, among the Costa Rica birds it is the most closely related to the true ratites which are flightless. These include ostriches,
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Cristina Echeverría. Clinic Intern When I was told that I had graduated from veterinary school, I was very happy but at the same time very nervous about what would come next. I had always wanted to work with wild animals but had never had the courage to do so until
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2023 DORADO DERBY & DORADO DERBY DOS The Dorado Derby 2023 tournaments proved to be an exhilarating and successful two weekends of fishing, showcasing the prowess of skilled anglers and welcoming newcomers to the sport; the tournaments delivered a thrilling spectacle full of surprises. The numbers were recording setting: 103
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These tacos are taking the world by storm and are a genius way of enjoying fork tender stewed beef encased in corn tortillas and eaten like a French dip. One pot of beef stew can make 20 tacos or more. Ingredients For the birria stew 6 dried Mexican guajillo chilies
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Ryan Meczkowski, Local Naturalist Guide, CR Naturalist Experiences A video is powerful. With a smartphone, we hold in our pockets the ability to start a movement. A single recording, at a precise moment in time, can ignite mass protests against unjust police actions or raise awareness of environmental issues. While
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A new year is upon us, full of new beginnings, new hope, new opportunities and an undeniable sense of energy, optimism, and Pura Vida in every breath of air! The last month of 2023 truly set a tone for what was to come and after an amazing holiday season here
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Bienvenidos …Welcome to the #1 travel destination for 2024 according to Travel and Leisure. 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 that life
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Over the many years of planning surf trips, dozens of travelers have asked for a camper van to enjoy staying right on the beach. Often the cost for these vehicles are lower than staying in a beachfront hotel. And nothing beats watching the sunset (or sunrise if you are on
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Nestled along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio is not just a haven for lush rainforests and diverse wildlife on land but also a treasure trove of incredible marine life beneath the surface. Embark on an aquatic adventure as we dive into the vibrant underwater world of Manuel
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Occasionally one of my trail cameras captures a photo of a mouse or rat. They are small, difficult to identify, and unexciting. Not at all like a photo of a puma, jaguarundi, tayra, or ocelot. Not long ago, however, one of my cameras captured a series of photos that told
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