The process for drawing a street in a pedestrian town is very different from in a town built around cars. Traveling on foot or on a bike presents an entirely different set of challenges, possibilities, and considerations than for travel in a car, and as a result the materials, size, shape, and even ...
Historically, urban plans have ranged along a spectrum from organic to inorganic designs.
Sitting in the heart of one of the world’s premier surfing regions, Las Catalinas provides a surf basecamp with access to many of the area’s breaks. From the legendary Witch’s Rock to the shores of Playa Grande, from the all-play shores of Avellanas to the nearby beaches of Flamingo, and even from ...
Costa Rica is one of the hubs for sustainable travel in the world, the birthplace of ecotourism and of some of the first ecolodges in Tropical America, a world leader in conservation, and a country on the leading edge of sustainable energy, decarbonization, and combating climate change.
Work is in progress on some new mountain biking trails through the nature reserve, which aim to unlock a new part of the forests of Las Catalinas. Tackling the southern highlands, these trails will aim for a high-altitude flow at the tallest point within Las Catalinas, covering a panorama of views ...
Desayuno Típico is the typical Costa Rican breakfast, a simple, healthy meal that can be found in sodas and homes around the country. Much like the casado, there are regional variations, but the staples of the meal are gallo pinto, fruit, fried plantains, eggs any style, and usually a grain like ...
To vacation in a car-free beach town means freedom. Ease of mind, peace, and to have time on your hands. Plenty of it.
Meditation can take many forms. Some of the most informal practices include breath work or finding a meditative state during physical activity like running or working out. It’s also possible to find meditation in the arts or music, athletes like surfers, skiers, and mountain bikers often find ...
The architectural style in Las Catalinas is best described as timeless tropical traditional, which captures the function, influences, and intention of these homes.
One of the many ways to embrace a place is through its cooking. For example, a meal out at a local restaurant or at a friend’s home provides a glimpse into the recipes, common ingredients, cooking style, and dining traditions of a place. Another way to embrace this local cooking is by taking it a ...
3 Calle Cartagena has recently joined the Baranda homes as a part of the Las Catalinas Collection, and offers an efficiently designed space overlooking Puente San Miguel with a sunset-facing oceanview over the Cartagena Flats. 3 Calle Cartagena is a great example of how to make a home feel large ...
Costa Rica is among the world’s leading nations in the push towards renewable energy, operating off of a clean grid powered almost entirely (98%) by hydropower, wind, geothermal, biomass, and solar energy.
World Urbanism Day is a day founded by Professor Carlos Maria della Paolera of the University of Buenos Aires in 1949 to raise awareness around the world, primarily in local governments, for how thoughtful planning of towns and cities can create livable communities.
The steady winds from the northeast that characterize the majority of dry season begin in November, coinciding with the return of the plentiful sun. It’s a time well-suited to outdoor activities of all types around Las Catalinas, but these next few months are especially well suited to sailing the ...
International Children’s Day is a day of international awareness about children and how society can grow to be a better place for them.
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