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 ...
Family vacations are an opportunity to connect, to share new experiences, settle into a different way of life for a while, and spend time face to face with one another.
World Car-Free Day is an international holiday that has risen to prominence in recent years, one which encourages people to give up their cars for the day. Some places like London even choose to observe this holiday on an official level, closing down city-centers and hosting festivals in the ...
There are a few new additions to Playa Potrero as well as a few events going on in the surrounding areas.
Today, it’s possible to be far more conscious about the environment than ever before. Sustainable energy continues to become more affordable and available. Countries around the world are moving away from single-use plastics like grocery bags, and continue to make strides in supporting conscious ...
Due to its moderate tropical climate and gentle atmospheric conditions, Costa Rica is a welcoming home throughout the year. Temperatures average around 80 degrees no matter what the month, there is plentiful sun even in the heart of the rainy season, and the country’s tropical forests are full of ...
The 2019 Halloween celebration in Las Catalinas is coming up on Saturday, October 26th, a time for family and fun throughout town. Parents and kids dress up in costume, explore the walkable neighborhood trick-or-treating, and visit friends for lively get togethers in the evenings, including a ...
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 ...
Here is a trip report from Las Catalinas partner Bob Davey. I wish I had been there! - Charles
On the first day of this new year my son and I had a most fabulous experience doing a night hike at Las Catalinas. We had no special equipment, just regular flashlights. We were really trying to see a sloth, which I have yet to see at Las Catalinas (others have, just not me). We headed up the ...
Last night I went kayaking at sunset. It was perfect, magical conditions with just a slight breeze, a beautiful perfectly organized swell from the south, and a great sunset. Well, once I got a ways offshore I saw something large on the surface of the water. I got closer and closer. Driftwood? Manta ...
In less than an hour our good friend Leonardo Chacon will be representing Costa Rica in his Olympic Triathlon race. Over the last few weeks it has been an honor and great pleasure to have Leo and two fellow triathlon Olympians from Hungary do their final training and preparation at Las Catalinas. ...
I'm extremely excited to announce that Pura Vida Ride will be opening at Las Catalinas this spring. Pura Vida Ride will specialize in the rental and sale of stand-up-paddle boards, mountain bikes, kayaks, and other ocean and mountain sports equipment. It will be located on Playa Danta in the heart ...
The Unique Homes Magazine wrote about our announced of the Plaza Central in Las Catalinas and other exciting updates for the forthcoming season.
Ah, what a beautiful day it is in Las Catalinas. Warm and sunny, a normal July day... AND it is the day that the paving of the road from Flamingo to Potrero begins!! This will complete the paved road route to Las Catalinas. In addition to being great for Las Catalinas, this event will in my opinion ...
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