By Paul Gerace, Dominical I had been photographing this sloth with it’s baby for about a month and a half. The baby was always clinging to her and they were never apart. They stayed in the same tree for about a week at a time, but always returned to that
Read MoreBy Pat Joffrion In order to open a bank account, I need a CPA to verify and certify our income. I made an appointment for Tuesday at 2 p.m. and arrived promptly at his office in Quepos. “He will be in his office tomorrow,” the smiling secretary said to me. “But
Read MoreBy Jill Green Thoroughly enjoyed my friend Nancy Buchan’s article Coconuts! I would like to add Chapter 2. Today I celebrate life, one with a healthier mind and body. I’m on one of my kicks. This time it’s coconut oil. It all started with an article I read in The
Read MoreBy Penny Watne There are a couple of notes at the end of the theme music for the BBC program, Downton Abbey. These notes are unexpected, yet beautiful, and capture your attention. While the listener would have been content to peacefully sail along to the end of the piece, the
Read More(in English) By Manuel Cabalceta Mendéz, Guía Profesional de la [email protected], www.manuelstours.com, 8719-6195 Entre los reptiles las serpientes son el grupo de mayor éxito adaptivo, se conocen alrededor de 2900 especies. En Costa Rica podemos encontrar 139 especies de serpientes, representando un 60% de los reptiles de nuestro pais, de las
Read More(en Español) By Manuel Cabalceta Mendéz, Professional Rainforest Guide [email protected], www.manuelstours.com, 8719-6195 Translation by Brian Schoenholtz [email protected], (630) 760-8017, (505) 8616-4365 Among reptiles, snakes are the most adaptive group and there are an estimated 2,900 species in the world. In Costa Rica, there are 139 species of snakes, representing 60% of the
Read MoreBy Georgia King & photos by Ivan Castillo If you were lucky enough to wander down the far north of the beach a few weekends ago, whether by chance or knowing what lay in wait, you would have had the chance to witness the Torneo de surf in Playitas Manuel Antonio-Quepos.
Read MoreBy Eli Rowe So, here’s an interesting story: About a week ago, I was in my room, using my computer, when I heard my boyfriend holler in the living room. I got up to see what the fuss was about. He told me there was a huge iguana who just
Read MoreBy Jeannie Bird Back in Quepos/Manuel Antonio – this being my 7th journey to Costa Rica and every time there is always something to write home about. I choose to be on foot while living here for 3 months and find myself discovering wonderful quiet side roads, waterfalls, and pristine
Read MoreDear Friends & Neighbors, It’s time to make your voice heard in the community by voting for your local favorites. The results will be published as an eBook and a print book titled, “The Best of Manuel Antonio & Quepos, 2013.” This community project will culminate in a local event
Read Moreby William Arthur Dwyer, as remembered by his grandson, William Francis Dwyer My paternal ancestors emigrated from Ireland in the 1850s and settled in the geographical center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula as pioneers. My great-great-grandfather, and other Irish immigrants, named the counties of Clare and Roscommon in Michigan after their
Read MoreBy Harry Bodaan, President Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Ever since the City of Quepos signed a Sister Cities Agreement (SCI) with the City of Fort Lauderdale now more than 7 years ago, the Ocean Rescue Committee of the Chamber has been looking for ways starting our very own
Read MoreMarina Pez Vela hosted the 1st annual Quepos Billfish Cup tournament of the Costa Rica Big Game Series from the 12th through the 15th of April 2012, offering an exciting and competitive event for everyone involved while benefiting charities to Protect the Children of Quepos.
Read MoreSeeds of Hope held its first fundraising event on April 28th in Los Altos in Manuel Antonio. The event was attended by over 70 people, the majority being local business owners. Seeds of Hope is an organization that is working against Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking. Seeds of Hope
Read MoreA Quepos/Manuel Antonio outreach group held their second “Day at the Beach – Holiday Gift Party” at Manuel Antonio beach on Sunday, December 18, 2011. The gathering was held for the benefit of eleven members of Our Lady of St. Carmel Home based inSan José who are battling HIV/Aids.
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