Poas Volcano Erupts Again!!
Poás Volcano erupted early Monday morning, prompting the closure of its national park and explosive activity continues today. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington... Continue Reading
Be careful with the Portuguese Man o’ War in the Caribbean!
When you are visiting the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, be careful, since the Center for Research in Marine Sciences and Limnology (CIMAR) of the... Continue Reading
Afro Caribian Limon Costa Rica
The history of Costa Rica cannot be told without recognizing the critical sociocultural contribution of the Afro-Caribbean community. African heritage in Costa Rica dates back... Continue Reading
Pipa Fria (Coconut Water)
So what is pipa fria and why the rage? In other parts of the world, you may know it as coconut water, and it is... Continue Reading
Magnificent turtle arrival in Guanacaste
Considered the birthplace of ecotourism, Costa Rica’s coast is home to dozens of important nesting beaches for four turtle species—leatherback, green, hawksbill, and olive ridley.... Continue Reading
Jaguars in Costa Rica
A jaguar was seen touring Tortuguero National Park on Sunday. The recording was broadcast by the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE). The institution explained... Continue Reading
Plan a Family Reunion in Costa Rica
One of the important privileges of owning a guest house is being a part of family reunions. Gerald Mitchel from California, visited Grecia for dental... Continue Reading
A Visit With My Canadian Friends/Family
Labor Day I traveled from San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) to the Toronto, Canada Airport (YYZ) . I traveled to spend the holiday with... Continue Reading
My Golden Years in Grecia, Costa Rica
My husband Charles and I retired the 1990’s. It was impossible for us to understand all of the immediate and future lifestyle changes we would... Continue Reading
Precious Gifts for Little Girls
Many of my remarkable guests are vacationers with big soft hearts. Linda and John Crane from South Carolina visited La Terraza Guest House for the... Continue Reading