Cunning Canids
Remember Wile E. Coyote who wasn’t quite as wily as Beep-Beep the roadrunner? Unlike Wile, real coyotes are indeed cunning. According to Mark Wainright’s excellent field guide The Mammals of Costa Rica, coyotes have even been known to play dead as a ruse to lure in scavengers whom they then
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
This is a perfect no-brainer for holiday entertaining. This scoopable creamy, cheesy, and much easier to eat version will be your next party’s favorite. Provide plenty of fun and crunchy dippers such as raw veggies, chips, pretzels, or pita wedges. Let the slow cooker do all of the work, or
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Exploring the Blue in Manuel Antonio
Oceans Unlimited Dive center has been a staple in the Manuel Antonio community for almost 17 years. As the new season begins, we are excited to share the news of a change of ownership at the center. Captain Robert McDaniel is stepping down and retiring after many years of great
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Marina Pez Vela – Mariana Grillo’s Christmas Concert Update
We’re sorry for any inconvenience but due to the Costa Rica FIFA game today Mariana Grillo’s Christmas Concert has been moved to Sunday December 3. Please join us and enjoy!
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What’s Shaking @ Marina Pez Vela – December 2022
Everything is ready in Marina Pez Vela to start the Holiday Season, one of the most anticipated periods for many throughout the year. It is precisely this illusion and joy that led Marina Pez Vela to organize different activities to enjoy the festivities. We proudly want to invite you to
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¿Qué Pasa en Quepos? – December 2022
Bienvenidos… Welcome to paradise. We are glad you have arrived and we hope you are ready for an incredible adventure. The rain is slowing, the sun is shining, and the jungle is bursting with life just waiting for you to explore. December is the kick off to high season and
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Still the Best
I love Manuel Antonio. I sincerely do, with all my heart. In the past year I have been asked, more than ever before, about the validity of the community and its future. There are plenty of doubts, questioning, and sometimes negativity that gets filtered through me while I am massaging
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Car Rentals in Costa Rica: Deciding on Insurance Options
What does this have to do with surfing in Costa Rica? A lot, since when you are planning a vacation, it is one of the most important decisions to make. You have decided to rent a SUV with 4wd and now you have to decide which insurance option to take.
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Bun Cha
This tasty meatball dish was featured in Anthony Bourdain’s 2016 episode with president Obama in Hanoi. For very good reason—super delicious when paired with cold beer. Ingredients for 4 to 6 generous servings Meatballs 1 kilo of ground pork 1 stalk of lemongrass 4 cloves of garlic 1 small red
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That’s Fishin’ – November 2022
We are so pleased to welcome you to the start of our brand-new Fishing season! September & October are our quietest months for tourism and mark the height of our rainy season when most of us boat owners take the opportunity to get our boat maintenance done and take a
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Life Project Education (LPE) Sponsors Community Involvement in Ancient Celebration of Light
Hallowe’en came early this year, with LPE sponsoring the community Trick-or-Treating Halloween Fiesta & Costume Party in Dominical on October 29th. Hallowe’en, or All Hallow’s Eve in the Christian calendar, has Druidic roots, latterly becoming the Celtic festival of Samhain; the traditional division of the year between the light (Summer)
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What’s Shaking @ Marina Pez Vela – November 2022
The arrival of the month of November brings with it two of the most anticipated activities of the year: the Dorado Derby Fishing Tournament and the Thanksgiving celebration, which guarantees fun for people of all ages, the only requirement is want to have a good time and enjoy the adventure
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