The thoughts and writings below are those of Don Freeman at the International Whale Protection Organization, and we thank him for his time and contributions here on The Costa Rica Star. You can click here to read a previous article contribution of his or click here to read previous articles published about Paul Watson. The President of Costa Rica has openly declared that activist Paul Watson wi...

This is a guest article submission by David Ackley of Local Beer Blog (you can find them on Facebook). If there were an award for Most Scenic Brewery, Volcano Brewing Company would certainly be in the running. Just a few hours north of San Jose in the rural highlands of Costa Rica, lies one of the country's most active volcanos, Arenal Volcano.  Volcano Brewing Company sits a safe distance...

This is a response to the recently published editorial titled: "Paul Watson: Shining Activist Hero or Psychopathic Terrorist?." Don Freeman of the International Whale Protection Organization writes the following, and we thank him for his contribution to the ongoing discussions and articles here on The Costa Rica Star. Some truly unique individuals have shaped the course of the environmental...

But more wonderful than the lore of old men and the lore of books is the secret lore of ocean. — H.P. Lovecraft After arriving in Costa Rica for the first time, I focused my thoughts as we traveled in our “Turismo” marked van to the Pacific Ocean coastline. Traveling with my husband, I was also excited for him to see it—as it was his first time seeing the Pacific. Our traveling group of fo...

Last year I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Costa Rica for the first time. The love of travel in my bones, as soon as I was asked about the opportunity to come to photograph the wedding of a longtime friend—I jumped into researching Costa Rica on the internet and learning all I could about the country and region, even before boarding the plane from Chicago to Atlanta, Atlanta to San Jos...

It’s been unseasonably windy this year. These breezes are usually a welcome reprieve to the sweltering heat that invades Guanacaste. But this year is not the same as last; these winds have fueled a season of wildfires. Today the air smells fresh. Every morning I’ve been waking to smoky odors of charred leaves and brush, a smell that sticks to my hair and clothes like Napalm. I’ve learned to hat...

In the surfing world when someone says the name Carlos Muñoz it does not generally ring any bells. Beyond Central America Carlos was never a household name, but as with any great feat in life that can change in seconds and in Carlos’s case that changed in about five seconds. In athletics most moments of brilliance span an entire quarter or period, but in surfing this can occur in a flash. Carlos s...

There have been a lot of changes in travel lately. Airline fees tend to bring you to your knees in the past few years. I want to touch base with the traveling surfer and fisherman who are interested in traveling to Costa Rica. All of you “water sport junkies” have been hit really hard where it hurts the most, your wallet. I am on a mission to get the most out of my money, have the best time, and n...

Expats have a lot to say! And they aren’t afraid to write it down. It seems that lot of people who have moved to Costa Rica are frustrated writers who want to share what they have to say. Blogs abound, posts to bulletin boards are sometimes prolific and informative, and long letters to friends and family are common. Some people write informative pieces, others simply record the every day ev...

The 5th Annual Atenas Chili Cookoff is February 12th and is created to help the Hogar de Vida (Homes of Life) for children in Costa Rica. Please join us. You can see more information about the chili event and activities by clicking here and visiting the official website. Here is a map to find the location. I Didn't Know Beans About Chili by Patricia Diekroger. Since I am on the committee f...

Brian Farley is the owner and operator of CR Surf Charters. Every year in January the ”Papagayo Winds” arrive in Guanacastes on cue , as if directed by Spielberg or Scorsese. And for many, heavy winds at the beach and surf are somewhat of an annoyance. But for sport fisherman and surfers the mind races and the pulse quickens in anticipation of this epic part of the summer season here in the dr...

If you would like The Costa Rica Star to run your Press Release on our news website, check out our advertising page. Executive Summary The business plan for SALT reflects the opportunity to purchase the building, assets and leasehold improvements a restaurant currently operating in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica. The current owner is interested in selling the operations ($415,000.00), and/or ren...