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Photographs by Karen Lee Hall  © 2004-2025.  Karen Lee Hall has lived in Costa Rica for 13+ years, traveling the country a bit, and over those years, she found herself taken with, and often amused by,  Tico seating. Ingenuity and handywork combine with a unique sense of style and, sometimes, placement.  Instagram: @karenleehall @vidapacificamag

From February 6th to 16th, 2026, the canton of Parrita will host the 29th National Mule Festival, which attracts hundreds of visitors every year to witness a celebration of local, rural tradition. The festival, a unique event where mules and their riders take center stage, was born to pay tribute to this noble animal worker, so key to the economic development of Parrita. The festival is centered around the mule, a humble yet powerful animal that has been an integral part of C

Photographs by Anna Lovelace  © 2025.

por Karen Lee Hall  Me reuní con Jerry Glover, Director de Torneos de Marina Pez  Vela, para escuchar la historia de los torneos de pesca deportiva de clase mundial que se celebran en nuestra propia marina. En 2011, el grupo que conforma la junta directiva actual de Marina Pez Vela tuvo una visión para Quepos. Vieron el tremendo potencial de la pesca en aguas locales. Quepos siempre fue un pueblo pesquero, pero durante muchos años, la pesca deportiva estuvo a cargo de unos cu

by Karen Lee Hall I  sat down with Jerry Glover – Director of Tournaments at Marina Pez Vela – to hear the story about the world class sport fishing tournaments held at our very own marina. Back in 2011 the group that forms the current board at Marina Pez Vela had a vision for Quepos. They saw the potential in the tremendous fisheries in the local waters. Quepos was always a fishing village, but sport fishing, for many years, was operated by just a few individual captains all

Rachel Mary Prout is a British photographer whose background is in street photography. Upon swapping the urban jungle for the literal jungle she began photographing the local monkeys using the same techniques as in traditional street photography to capture facial expressions and interesting moments of action and interaction.   Follow her ongoing project at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569996781522 . All photos are copyright ownership of the author. No unauthoriz

In our December 2025 issue we featured several extremely talented artists. Christmas has passed, but there's Valentine's Day just around the corner. Consider getting an original piece of art or handmade jewelry for your beloved. En nuestra edición de diciembre de 2025, presentamos a varios artistas talentosos. Ya pasó la Navidad, pero San Valentín está a la vuelta de la esquina. Considera regalarle una obra de arte original o una joya hecha a mano a tu ser querido.

Roberto Díaz García, is a Costa Rican visual artist who works in acrylic, oil, pencil and pen drawing, craftsman in wood, leather, Below are some of his glorious works Roberto Díaz García, es un artista visual costarricense que trabaja el dibujo en acrílico, óleo, lápiz y pluma, artesano en madera, cuero, A continuación algunas de sus gloriosas obras The work is joyful and sweet. Colourful and full of details with a youthful sensibility. La obra es alegre y dulce. Colorida y

When I enter YOLO, Joxan is crooning a rock 'n' roll song. Daniel is focused, always thinking about time, an inkless pen drawing a line in the wind that his bandmates follow. To the left is Kenneth, his fingers yearning for the strings, sending music through the speaker, making super-inspired sounds shine.

Cuando entro YOLO, Joxan está matizando un rock’n’roll suave con su voz, Daniel concentrado como un consomé siempre pensando en el tiempo, un lapicero sin tinta que dibuja en el viento una línea que siguen sus compañeros de banda.

La entrevista se da en su casa de habitación en Damas, en Parrita. Jordan está por salir de viaje a su natal Perú. En el jam se identifican los siguientes elementos locales: Arturo en el bajo, Chuchamón en el teclado, hay un mae del barrio (fijo un discípulo) y está Christian en voz y guitarra rítmica.

This interview takes place at his home in Damas, Parrita. Jordan is about to leave on a trip to his native Peru. In the jam, the following local elements are identified: Arturo on bass, Chuchamón on keyboard, a guy from the neighborhood (probably a disciple), and Christian on vocals and rhythm guitar.

Four beautiful photos of life underwater by celebrated photographer Brian Moghari.

Luis Posada no es solo un artista; es una fuerza de la naturaleza. Sus vibrantes murales, su risa contagiosa y su desafiante independencia le han ganado la confianza de celebridades, la lealtad de la fauna y el cariño de quienes tuvieron la suerte de conocerlo. Desde una infancia marcada por la violencia política y bocetos secretos trazados al amparo de la noche hasta una vida de colores vibrantes y libertad creativa en Costa Rica, Posada ha convertido cada lucha en una pince

Luis Posada is not just an artist—he’s a force of nature. His vivid murals, infectious laugh, and defiant independence have earned him the trust of celebrities, the loyalty of wildlife, and the love of those lucky enough to know him. From a childhood shaped by political violence and secret sketching under cover of night to a life of bold color and creative freedom in Costa Rica, Posada has turned every struggle into a brushstroke, crafting a life—and legacy—that refuses to be

A thoughtful, joyful, quintessential photo essay on Work as performed by the people of Costa Rica. All photos by Kevin Heslin.

Recently we sat down with  the very talented local muscian Wil Acuña to find out what it’s like playing music for the folks here in Manuel Antonio.