Costa Rica is constitutionally divided into 7 provinces, which are further divided into 82 cantons, and those into 473 districts.
The Las Catalinas Triathlon, or el TRI, showcases the many ways to make use of the natural world around Las Catalinas, with an open water swim, a mountain bike, and a trail run that comprises one comprehensive race around town and surroundings.
Costa Rica hosted PreCOP25, a preparation meeting before the UN’s Framework Convention on Climate Change. This year, a global meeting of stakeholders seeking to combat climate change will take place in Santiago, Chile, and PreCOP25 served as a gathering to workshop ideas, meet, and prepare before ...
For those who have the chance to live in Costa Rica for a short while, the country has a tendency to feel like home quickly. The people here are welcoming and friendly. It’s easy to connect with the outdoors and improve your mental and physical wellbeing. The country itself is full of natural ...
The New York Post featured Santarena Hotel’s new “To The Stars” package as part of their recommended fall deals on vacation destinations.
One of the primary goals when building the walkable town of Las Catalinas was to create a place where children could experience freedom.
The National Park system in Costa Rica hosts a celebration to honor the efforts of park rangers, visitors, and conservation groups in maintaining the ecosystems of Costa Rica. The event most recently took place at Rincon de la Vieja National Park near Liberia, and coincided with Costa Rica’s Park ...
February 8th, 2020 is the Las Catalinas Triathlon, the eighth edition of an event that covers over 40 km of trails, beaches, waterfront, and walkable streets in and around Las Catalinas. El TRI started in 2013 with 160 competitors, and in the ensuing years the event has grown into Guanacaste’s ...
December is a naturally festive season in many parts of the world, with a number of holidays from many cultures taking place towards the year’s end. This time of year is also traditionally known as a season of giving, and an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to those in the community.
It’s summer in Costa Rica, a season that brings warm breezy days with plenty of sunshine, many-colored sunsets of reds, oranges, blues, pinks, and clear skies at night full of stars. In town any time of year, dry season or rainy season, is good to be in the outdoors, but each invites a mix of ...
(This message was sent via email to our mailing list today.) Dear Friend of Las Catalinas, Happy Thanksgiving to those of you stateside, and Happy Holidays to everyone. This is a very exciting time at Las Catalinas as we switch from green to gold seasons and rev up for the busiest time of the year. ...
Coast Magazine’s Jordan Riefe explored the town and surrounding 1000 acre tropical dry forest of Las Catalinas for an article titled Costa Rica Luxe, which focused on the many interesting facets of life both in and around town.
Great Day Houston, the leading Houston-based morning show on CBS, recently featured Las Catalinas in their segment on top destinations for a holiday getaway.
Insider’s Guide to Spas has just released a full feature on WAKE Day Spa’s founder Angie Herman, going in-depth on the inspirations and founding of the spa, how it fits into her daily lifestyle, and the brands and design that help give WAKE its identity.
Today is International Sloth Day, the worldwide holiday to celebrate these peaceful, slow-moving creatures. Sloths, or perezosos, are one of Costa Rica’s most iconic animals known for their friendly faces, which often have the appearance of welcoming smiles, and their tremendously slow way of life, ...
The tropical waters around Costa Rica are home to many species of aquatic life. Thanks to Costa Rica’s position on the Ring of Fire, the country formed from millennia of volcanic activity. As a result, the topography in the country is complex, which extends beyond land and out into both Pacific and ...
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