Saturday, June 29, 2013

The Blue Morpho Butterfly....A Natural Beauty in Costa Rica!

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Hard to believe, but there are almost 24,000 species of butterflies the World. One of the prettiest and most impressive species are the Blue...
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Saturday, June 8, 2013

Squirrel Monkey or Mono Titi (in Spanish)… We´re too damn cute, don´t let us dissappear!

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Literally everyday I have the pleasure of being visited by one of the cutest little jungle creatures you will ever encounter……the friendly T...
Sunday, May 26, 2013

Soursop (aka: "Guanabana").... a Sour name for a Sweet Cancer Fighting Costa Rican Fruit!

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Circulating around the internet these days, this latest "favorite" tree has been making headlines everywhere touting it’s remarkab...
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Quepos, Costa Rica....once home to the fierce Quepoa Indians!

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Quepos acquired its name from the Quepoa Indians, which derived from the Boruca tribes that migrated northward from Columbia towards the end...
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Chanel No.5 Perfume from a Tree? It's the Ylang Ylang from Costa Rica!

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The Cananga Odorata tree is considered to be the true Chanel No.5 Perfume Tree. More often referred to by it’s common name, Ylang-Ylang …(p...
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria Day! Brave Martyr or Brazen Myth?

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Juan Santamaría , an impoverished drummer boy, born of a single mother from the town of Alajuela, is easily the most famous martyr in Costa...
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Friday, March 29, 2013

Musmanni Bakery…..a Sweet Staple found throughout Costa Rica!

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For those that have traveled or lived in Costa Rica, Musmanni Bakery is a common and most welcome sight. Consistently serving a variety o...
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Friday, March 15, 2013

Easter in Costa Rica....Religious Parades, Beach Escapes & the Famous Miel de Chiverre!

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Easter Week , or Semana Santa , is easily one of the most important weeks of the year for Costa Ricans. Full of important religious ceremoni...
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