Welcome to COSTA RICA

Howler Media has been publishing Costa Rica to the world for over 30 years. The premier digital interactive platform that can be translated into 12 languages. A variety of articles for you to read and share. Thank you to our partners for their support. Over 10 million unique readers since 2021.

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Our Digital Magazine is now in Spanish! 

¡Nuestra revista digital ya está en español!

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John bought Howler 10 years ago

30 years of publishing Costa Rica to the World. Read John’s response to a variety of questions.

How do you take a publication with a rich history and already reach a worldwide readership and triumph through COVID? See the interview with Howler’s owner/editor/executive director and how innovation, adaptation, and progress have fueled the magazine to millions of readers.

 

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June’s Summary:

Howler Magazine celebrates Costa Rica through travel, lifestyle, culture, wellness, business, real estate, wildlife, food, and local storytelling. This collection reflects the country’s many identities: surf towns and quiet beaches, inland volcano adventures, kitesurfing, green-season travel, safety tips, wellness retreats, medicinal plants, mindful eating, tropical fashion, traditional food, exotic fruits, luxury property, legal real estate advice, entrepreneurship, environmental issues, rare wildlife, coastal ecosystems, and local legends. It also highlights Howler’s own evolution from a trusted print publication into a digital platform reaching a wide audience interested in Costa Rica travel, relocation, investment, culture, and community. The content balances inspiration with practical guidance, helping readers understand both the dream and the realities of Costa Rican life. Whether someone is planning a trip, buying property, starting a business, exploring nature, or simply trying to understand pura vida more deeply, these articles position Costa Rica as a place of beauty, complexity, opportunity, and human connection.

Costa Rica Travel Insurance Information to Review Before You Travel

Costa Rica travel insurance review for US travelers – what coverage matters, what to skip, and how to choose a smart policy for your trip.

Best Guanacaste Adventure Tours to Book Now

Best Guanacaste Adventure Tours for ziplining, rafting, ATV rides, and ocean thrills. Find the right fit for your Costa Rica trip.

How Does Conservation Affect Biodiversity?

How does conservation affect biodiversity? Learn how habitat protection, restoration, and policy shape wildlife survival and ecosystem health.

How to Plan a Costa Rica Itinerary Right

Learn how to plan Costa Rica itinerary days by region, season, and travel style so your trip feels smooth, exciting, and worth every mile.

Costa Rica Turtle Nesting: Where and When

Costa Rica turtle nesting offers one of the country’s most moving wildlife spectacles. Learn where to go, when to visit, and how to watch responsibly.

Best Tortuga Island Tours from San José and Puntarenas

Best Tortuga Island Tours from San José and Puntarenas compared by travel time, comfort, and value so you can pick the right day trip.

Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast Whale Watching

Pacific whale watching in Costa Rica brings humpbacks, warm seas, and unforgettable boat days. Here’s when to go and what to expect.

Where Can You Go Whale Watching on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast?

Whale watching Caribbean trips near Costa Rica offer humpbacks, calm bays, and rich marine life. Here’s when to go and what to expect.

Small Farm Investment in Costa Rica

Considering a small farm investment in Costa Rica? Learn where to buy, what to grow, legal steps, costs, risks, and lifestyle realities.

Costa Rica Retirement Communities: What Fits?

Costa Rica retirement communities offer beach, mountain, and town living. Learn costs, care, lifestyle, and what to ask before you move there.

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