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Por Jack Ewing Cuando escucho la palabra “fiesta”, me viene a la mente la imagen de un evento para recaudar fondos, llamado “turno”. A finales de la década de 1970, nuestro hijo Chris era estudiante de la Escuela de Barú. Había 27 alumnos en seis grados, todos en la misma aula y con un solo maestro. Poco después de que Chris comenzara a asistir a clases de primer grado, Diane y yo fuimos invitados a una reunión de la junta escolar. No sabíamos que el verdadero propósito de la

By Jack Ewing When I hear the word “fiesta” a vision of a fundraising event, called a “turno”, pops into my mind. In the late 1970s, our son Chris was a student at the Barú School. There were 27 students in six grades, all in the same classroom with one teacher. Shortly after Chris began attending first-grade classes, Diane and I were invited to a school board meeting. Little did we know that the true purpose of the invitation was to elect us to the board. We didn’t have much

Para Karen Lee Hall / Fotos de Jaco Golf ¿Qué es Jaco Golf? Somos un centro de simulación de golf y otros deportes para familias, personas solas y grupos. Somos un lugar familiar donde puedes disfrutar de comida rica y sana, y una bebida mientras juegas todo tipo de deportes, además de golf, en pantallas de alta definición de 5 metros de ancho. En Jacó hay un campo de golf local, pero si llueve mucho y hay personas que quieren jugar aún, vienen a mi simulador. Si necesitas re

Para Anna Lovelace foto: Anna Lovelace Se puede afirmar que todo el mundo ha oído hablar de las famosas palabras “Pura Vida”. Traducida literalmente suena en inglés como “vida pura”, la frase es ampliamente adoptada tanto por los lugareños como por los turistas. Se puede usar como saludo o despedida, como sinónimo de gracias o de nada. Pero es más que un simple dicho. Esta frase encierra una antigua cosmovisión, una que reconoce la importancia de estar en armonía con la natur

By Anna Lovelace  photo: Anna Lovelace            It’s safe to say everyone has heard of the famous words, Pura Vida. Literally translating to “pure life”, the phrase is widely embraced by the locals and tourists alike. It can be used in parallel with good-mornings or goodbyes, gracias or de nada. But it’s more than just a “dicho”. This phrase holds within it an ancient worldview, one which recognizes how to be in right relationship with nature. This Pura Vida philosophy has

photo: Karen Lee Hall By Don Mateo  Next time you are walking in the city, or in your barrio, or at the beach or in the campo, observe how many people are in public glued to their telephones. As this is one of the most common sights in present day Costa Rica it may seem hard to believe that it was once a wait of months, or even years, to get a private telephone line. But it’s true: My first years here in the early 1990s were spent mostly in rural areas. There was no landline

Para Don Mateo La próxima vez que caminés por la ciudad, tu barrio, la playa o el campo, observá cuántas personas están en la calle absortas en sus teléfonos. Dado que esta es una de las escenas más comunes en la Costa Rica actual, puede parecer difícil de creer que antes se tardaban meses, o incluso años, en conseguir una línea telefónica privada en la casa. Pero es cierto: mis primeros años aquí, a principios de la década de 1990, los pasé principalmente en zonas rurales. N

by Karen Lee Hall. Photos provided by Jaco Golf What is Jaco Golf? We are a golf and sports simulator gaming experience for families, individuals and groups. We’re a family-oriented place where you can get good, healthy food, and a drink while you enjoy playing all kinds of sports games – not just golf - with 5 meter wide, high-definition screens. In Jaco there’s a local golf course but if it’s raining really hard, and people want to play golf, they come here to play my simu

Del brillo de la ciudad al resplandor de la costa para Anne Marie Mascaro El Festival de la Luz en Costa Rica no es solo un evento; es un luminoso espectáculo navideño que se extiende durante toda la temporada, y desde San José hasta los pueblos costeros. En su corazón, San José, se encuentra el famoso Festival de la Luz, un desfile nocturno a mediados de diciembre con carrozas iluminadas, bandas de música, disfraces, bailarines y fuegos artificiales que marca el inicio no of

From City Glow to Coastal Spark By Anne-Marie Mascaro The “Festival of Light” in Costa Rica isn’t just an event; it’s a luminous holiday spectacle that runs for a season and rolls out from San José to the coastal towns.  At its heart in San José is the city’s famous Festival de la Luz, a mid-December nighttime parade of illuminated floats, marching bands, masquerades, dancers, and fireworks that marks the unofficial start of Christmas across the country.  This year, the parad

JUNGLE AVENUE: Pionera de la moda y el arte locales A purveyor of distinct, chic, beach-inspired fashion, Jungle Av. Boutique opened its doors in January 2001 in a tiny space in downtown Quepos. A dream that gradually took shape, it expanded and now has locations in Marina Pez Vela Quepos and Plaza Vista M. Antonio. A project born from its creator's passion for fashion. From the beginning, quality materials, freedom, harmonious lines, versatility, and affordable prices were

This story begins with Radiolab producer Becca Bressler meeting up with Dr. Aaron Matthew LeBeau, the self-proclaimed “least sciencey person he knows.”

Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, was a remarkable example of courage and conviction, working tirelessly throughout her life to raise awareness about threats to wildlife, promote conservation, and inspire a more harmonious, sustainable relationship between people, animals and the natural world.

When our family came here in 1970, Costa Rica was much smaller than it is today. At that time, the population was less than two million.

Cuando nuestra familia llegó aquí en 1970, Costa Rica era mucho más pequeña que hoy. En ese entonces, la población era de menos de dos millones.

If you live near a school, or a soccer field, or a parking lot, or a barrio with a lot of school-age kids, you have probably heard the first signs that Independence Day is on the way.

A good realtor help you buy or sell a home. A great realtor protects your interests, anticipates your needs, and delivers results you didn’t think were possible.

The spring equinox in the year 2009 fell on March 20, and that was the day a little ball of fluff came walking into my office at 6:30 in the evening just as I was thinking about closing up and going home.

Equinoccio es una palabra latina que significa "noche igual". Dos veces al año, cuando el sol brilla directamente sobre el ecuador, el día y la noche tienen la misma duración en todo el planeta.

Costa Rica is a country that seems to operate on its own relaxed rhythm. It’s a place where “mañana” is the word for tomorrow but it could take longer, and “Pura Vida” is more than just a catchphrase, it’s a way of life.

Costa Rica es un país que parece funcionar a su propio ritmo relajado. Es un lugar donde "mañana" es la palabra para mañana, pero podría tardar más, y "Pura Vida" es más que un simple lema, es una forma de vida.

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.

por Karen Lee Hall Vida Pacífica: Buenos días. Gracias a todos por tomarse el tiempo para hablar sobre la organización de rescate de...

by Karen Lee Hall Vida Pacifica:  Good morning. Thank you all for taking the time to talk about the animal rescue organization PAWS....

My first day ever in Costa Rica was in early October, 1990. We spent  the night in a nice 3-star hotel in San Jose. The price for the...

Marina Shatalova es presidenta y cofundadora junto a Rosa Arechederra Urquidi, Vicepresidenta de la Asociación Amigos de la Cultura,...

Marina Shatalova is President and co- founder along with Rosa Arechederra Urquidi, Vice President, of the Asociación Amigos de la...

The local group informally known as the LadieswhoLunch (LwL) began over 20 years ago, when three expat ladies decided they wanted to get...

...It began as a simple idea, but under the steady hands and open heart of a man who loved his family and longed to brighten his neighborhood, the rock wall took shape—growing stone by stone into a cherished piece of public art. Byron’s story is for anyone walking down a street and willing to see things not just as they are…but as they can be. Sometimes, all it takes is a little color — and a lot of love — to turn a forgotten path into something unforgettable.

Your Ticket to Paradise on a Plate Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Ingredients for 6 to 8 portions: - 1 whole cut up...