Fins Out: Lisbeth Vindas

National Surfer Launches Virtual Surf Classes When the Coronavirus pandemic hit Costa Rica, extreme measures were taken nationwide to ensure the least impact to the country many call paradise. Likewise, restrictions were simultaneously occurring in other parts of the...
Ocean Rescue Training Aims to Decrease Drownings

Ocean Rescue Training Aims to Decrease Drownings

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ocean Rescue Training Aims to Decrease Drownings: Internationally Accredited Lifesaving Clinic with Vamos Youth a Success. Costa Rica has continually been rated as the safest country to visit in Central America. This is one of many...
Blue Flag Beaches

Blue Flag Beaches

Blue Flag Beaches: A Five-Star Ecological Guide. Whether you are vacationing or living in Costa Rica, it’s useful to understand and appreciate the Blue Flags seen on many beaches and coastal community sites. For more than two decades, the Blue Flag Ecological Program...
Protect Coral Reefs and Protect Your Skin

Protect Coral Reefs and Protect Your Skin

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sun and Sea Sensibility: Protect Your Skin and Protect Coral Reefs. As someone who grew up diving the coral reefs of the Florida Keys, I have sadly seen firsthand the dramatic decline and devastating destruction of this critical and...

Skateboarding: Sk8 Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Skateboarding: Sk8 CR.  In this issue, we wanted to feature a couple of skate parks at popular Pacific beaches, where you could go right after surfing.  Let’s start with the Oneida Skate Park in Playa Tamarindo. For those who have...
Skateboarding in Costa Rica

Skateboarding in Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sk8 Costa Rica: This is Skateboarding in Costa Rica.   Skateboarding in Costa Rica? How can you skateboard on dirt roads? With howler monkeys and sandy beaches … but without ramps, skate parks, ledges, handrails or stairs to ollie...