Tropical dry forests are ecosystems in which life changes drastically between long periods of rain and drought over the course of the year. Found in regions where atmospheric conditions like the rain-shadow effect are prominent, these forests give rise to species of plants and animals that are ...
When designing homes in Costa Rica, architects not only consider protection from strong tropical rains, but also the effect that these aguaceros will have on the spaces of the home and the people inside. In this piece we take a look at the way that architecture in Las Catalinas factors in these ...
In Costa Rica, many students are returning to school after summer. For some students, this is the start of another school year, while for others school has already resumed for about a month after a short break for summer. In Guanacaste, this time of year brings back the familiar sight of school ...
The culinary scene of Las Catalinas is getting quite a makeover over the next few months. Town is welcoming the arrival of Ponciana, the Santarena Hotel’s restaurant, adding a town bakery, and enjoying the continued growth and evolution of Sentido Norte, Limonada and the Beach Club, all following ...
Yesterday we sat down with Jessica Jacobs, 4x IronMan Champion, Triathlon coach extraordinaire, and one of the current leaders of this week’s RaceQuest training camp. The subject largely covered how to make preparations before a big race. While we were there, we also took some time to ask about her ...
With the Las Catalinas TRI coming up in just a few days, we sat down with Jessica Jacobs to discuss preparation. Jacobs is a 4X Ironman Champion and one of the current ace coaches of RaceQuest (a Triathlon Training Camp currently running in town). We had the opportunity to talk a little bit about ...
It's that time of year again in Las Catalinas. While enjoying the beautiful days and luxurious Guanacaste nights, residents of town get versions of the same question asked over and over again from friends and family.
The origin of Santarena is a vision of something special, even within a special town. In many ways, the hotel feels like the living room of town, where guests feel welcomed, like they want to be there. Santarena has a noble spirit, that of an old soul in the heart of our beach town. Think old ...
Two Saturdays ago saw the finale of Guanacaste Nights. The festival was a two night event bringing Guanacaste cuisine to the forefront through the creativity of six international chefs. After a fabulous dinner at Sentido Norte featuring six courses on Friday night, the chefs brought a ...
The most recent addition to town’s shopping scene is the Las Catalinas Collection, a colorful new boutique located in the Las Catalinas Beach Club. Offering a carefully curated selection of elegant beach attire, stylish athletic wear, and accessories for both home and personal use, the Las ...
After our Daily on Las Pintas -- the old Costa Rican tradition which dictates that, according to legend, the first 19 days of the year determine the weather for the year -- we decided to take a look at the weather throughout the first 19 days of January and determine exactly how the weather will go ...
With our friends at RaceQuest back in town, we took some time to sit down with triathlon coach Chip Beard, a longtime local, and talk about the other side of triathlon prep. After all, someone has to run the workouts, and create the training plans, and shout out the early morning motivation.
One of the greatest resources of the Guanacaste region and Costa Rica in general is its tremendous biodiversity and vibrant natural ecosystems, which bring with them a nearly limitless supply of different flavors, ingredients, and possibilities for cooking. And still, even with such a wealth of ...
It’s triathlon training day. You wake up before the sun rises, pump up your bike tires and fill your bottles for this morning's long ride. Your bike preparation complete, you and your fellow triathlon campers caravan out to the foothills of the mountains, where after a short warm up you’re ...
Thrilled to share that Las Catalinas was featured in The New York Times. The article, written by Nora Walsh, takes an in-depth look at Town’s development, covering the initial vision for Las Catalinas, the way of life that has come to exist here, and the plans for the future.
Happy to share an excellent feature on Las Catalinas from Volaris, Central America’s premier in flight magazine. The article centers around how town is capturing the same magic that has long drawn poets, artists, and painters to Guanacaste. It’s a great write-up that includes a look at town, ...
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