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The photograph below was taken by Nick Halverson in May 2015 from the backyard of Casa Lapa using a Nikon D5000 with a Nikkor 18-140 mm lens. It is of a scarlet macaw (or a lapa as they are known in Costa Rica).
There were four lapas eating the ripening almonds from the almond tree in the early m…
This is a short video that I put together using only photos and videos that I shot through my Google Glass. If you’re not sure what Google Glass, is take a look here. I’ll be making more of these short videos in the near future. Until then, PURA VIDA!
Nick Halverson
CEO, Las Villas de San Buenas…
Wow!! I love sports. I will generally watch most any sport at any given time. I’ve watched cricket in New Zealand, ruby in Australia and soccer in Costa Rica. I have never, however, seen such passion and joy as the Costa Ricans after Costa Rica (La Sele) beat Italy in this years World Cup. Costa …
Costa Rica Surfing Photograph
This beautiful sunset photo was taken at Playa Dominical, Osa, Costa Rica. Pura vida!
Playa Dominical photos and info
Playa Dominical is only 35 minutes north of Las Villas de San Buenas. For information about Costa Rica surfing and/or surf lessons in Costa Rica be s…
From everyone here at Las Villas de San Buenas we’d like to wish you a happy, wonderful and sustainable Earth Day 2014.
[caption id="attachment_3761" align="alignright" width="600"] Happy Earth Day from Las Villas de San Buenas
Beautiful flowers grow naturally here in Costa Rica
I occasionally rent out our home here in Costa Rica and before any guests arrive I always hire a local woman to clean and spruce up the house. She always brings a nice bunch …
Costa Rica is home to some of the world’s best seafood with a variety of options available. From fresh shrimp and red snapper to tuna and ceviche, the variety and different types of
My shrimp skewer meal at Ballena Beach Club
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There is a great fruit stand near the entrance to San Buenaventura, at KM 187 from the Costanera Highway. It is where all sorts of great fruit that is grown in the nearby region. When you buy a villa in the area you will be able to get all kinds of locally grown food. We envision having a local f…
Original: http://www.ticotimes.net/daily_paid/dailynewsarchive/2010_09/090910.htm#story4
By Adam Williams
Tico Times Staff | [email protected]
Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla was recognized as one of the “Top 10 Female Leaders” by Time magazine on Wednesday. She was ranked No. 1…
By Adam Williams
Tico Times Staff | [email protected]
Starbucks Coffee Company, the most profitable gourmet coffee seller in the United States, announced Monday that it soon will be opening stores throughout Central America. Starbucks signed an agreement with Corporación de Franquicias…
Original: http://www.ticotimes.net/daily_paid/dailynewsarchive/2010_08/080510.htm#story4
By Mike McDonald
Tico Times Staff | [email protected]
While the upkeep of Costa Rica’s national parks has cost government ministries millions of dollars, the protected areas have proven lucrative f…
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