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Adverse Effects Of Red Tide On Coastal Communities in Costa Rica

Adverse Effects Of Red Tide On Coastal Communities in Costa Rica

During the summer months, algae blooms frequently wreak havoc on coastal communities all over the world. In Costa Rica, there are several factors that exacerbate the problem. Santa Teresa, Costa… Read more »

Rainy Season Survival Guide: Costa Rica

Rainy Season Survival Guide: Costa Rica

Living in Costa Rica during the rainy season provides very specific challenges for those who are not prepared. This guide aims to provide some solutions to common problems faced by… Read more »

The Changing Face Of Tourism In Costa Rica

The Changing Face Of Tourism In Costa Rica

In the past 30 years, Costa Rica has gone from a sleepy little coffee and banana producing country in Central America to one of the top tourist destinations in the… Read more »

Santa Teresa Surf Tournament Draws Hopefuls With New Swell

Santa Teresa Surf Tournament Draws Hopefuls With New Swell

After two weeks of relatively no surf, Santa Teresa is hosting the first local contest of 2012. All the regulars have been training hard to get a good start this… Read more »

The Rise of Surfing In Costa Rica

The Rise of Surfing In Costa Rica

This is a guest post by Aaron Atkey, who is a member of Mambo Surf. Costa Rica has long been a hotspot amongst the international surf community. Through the 60’s… Read more »