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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.

Checkout Time at the Hotel Del Rey: The CIA Myth of San José’s Spy Bar

Was Costa Rica’s Hotel Del Rey a CIA hangout? We separate the Blue Marlin legend from the real Iran-Contra history of San José’s Gringo Gulch.

The Other Side of Paradise: San José’s Hidden Reality

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Hotel Del Rey & Key Largo: The Rise and Fall of Old San José’s Wild Heart

For thirty years, two buildings on the edge of Parque Morazán were the loudest corner of downtown San José. The full rise and fall — the casino, the scandals, and the man behind it all.

The Aquatic Chicken

By Captain P When you...

Horizon Pacific serving since 2008

Rentals, Property...

KOI: More Than a Move

KOI Relocation...

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.

June in Costa Rica: What to Do and Why Go

June in Costa Rica is a smart time to visit – lush landscapes, fewer crowds, great activities, and more prevalent discounts across top stays.

Start planning your real escape today!