Despite being completely non-threatening to humans, the golden orb weaver spider (Plesiometa argyra) has acid-yellow spots and pincer-like legs, and is as broad as a human fist. In other words, it looks otherworldly enough to strike fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned nature buff. But creeping through the […]
Daily Archives: October 6, 2024
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PAUL MARCEAU ROBERTSBORN: NOVEMBER 1, 1932DIED: OCTOBER 1, 2024 My father who recently passed away was born and raised in Lehigh, Oklahoma. Growing up with dad, I became very familiar with his thoughts on the paranormal. He was an extreme skeptic. I was just the opposite, I was an extreme […]
This October, the canton of Sarapiquí comes together to showcase its natural, cultural, and gastronomic wealth through ECOFEST, Sustainable Culture and Tourism, organized by the Sarapiquí Tourism Chamber (CATUSA), the Municipality of Sarapiquí, the Ecovida Foundation – Lapa Verde Refuge, and sponsored by ZooDallas. This cantonal initiative, which will take […]
The warm thermal waters of La Fortuna invite you to relax and reconnect with nature.The relaxing hot springs, the connection with nature, and adventure await you in La Fortuna de San Carlos, as part of Thermal October. During the month of October, many tourism companies in the area offer discounts, […]
Electronic music lovers will kick off 2025 with a 10-hour continuous dose at the Convention Center in Heredia on January 10th.The ones responsible for the techno and progressive house set will be the international DJs Carl Cox and John Digweed: the former is known as the king of techno, and […]
During the last quarter of the year, the rains in most regions of Costa Rica are often overwhelming, particularly for gardeners. Even so, there are hardy plants that grow well in rainy conditions. Here’s one of my favorites: Called ayote in Spanish, Cucurbita maxima is the native pumpkin squash of […]
Picture a dusty afternoon in the center of one of Guanacaste’s many small towns. The pueblo’s annual patron saint festival is in full swing. Sabaneros, mounted proudly on meticulously bred and trained steeds lean sideways in their handcrafted, leather saddles, sipping warm beer. A small brass band with dented instruments […]
Authorities in El Salvador dismantled a migrant trafficking network destined for the United States on Saturday, which charged its victims between $13,000 and $16,000, the Attorney General’s Office reported. Members of the Attorney General’s Office, with the support of the National Civil Police, carried out a series of operations to […]