Birria Tacos
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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Palm Oil: In Need of a Viral Moment
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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What’s Shaking @ Marina Pez Vela – January 2024
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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¿Qué Pasa en Quepos? – January 2024
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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Camping at the Beach
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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6 Crazy Creatures That Will Amaze You
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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Who Would Put a Spiny Mouse in their Pocket?
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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A year in a life of a sloth and sloth field researchers
By Sara Ferreiro, TSI Research Manager Since The Sloth Institute was created, one of the main focuses has been observing sloths in their natural habitat to learn about their ecology and activity patterns. Princess Leia, the protagonist of this story, had a tragic start. Her mom was electrocuted to death
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Million Little Things
The phrase “a million little things” is what I tell people when they ask me about my experiences living in Costa Rica. Keep in mind I am not complaining, I am simply bringing to light that the cultural differences between any two countries often can’t be realized without a full
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That’s Fishin’ – December 2023
Welcome to the December installment of That’s Fishin’, our new season has started off with a bang and the fishing has been on fire this past month with some great catches of Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado and Tuna dominating the Marina Pez Vela Catchboard! 2023 DORADO DERBY What a weekend we
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Filipino Rice Cake (Biko)
Bring some island vibes to your holiday spread with this easy, mochi-like sweet treat that requires only 5 ingredients. These vegan and gluten free rice cakes are wonderfully chewy when served at room temperature. Ingredients 2 cups of sweet rice or glutinous rice* (see note) 1 (425g) can of Coco
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MARCHAMO TIME
Illiana Granados Gamboa, Insurance Broker, Seguros Metropolitanos. Tel. (506) 8998-8102. Every year, all vehicle owners must pay the famous Marchamo, commonly referred to as the Circulation Right. Anyone can pay for the marchamo by simply providing the license plate number; it doesn’t have to be paid by the owner of
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What’s Shaking @ Marina Pez Vela – December 2023
December brings hope, opportunity, a renewed sense of gratitude for the wonderful community where we live, the manner in which we have come together to endure challenging times, and excitement for what looks to be a wonderful high season ahead of us. The energy got rocking here last month with
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