The Lure of Costa Rica's Central Pacific

2018 SPECIAL PRINT EDITION

www.ticotimes.net Surf, art and vibrant towns THE LURE OF COSTA RICA'S CENTRAL PACIFIC

El Coco Chirripó Playa Ocotal Comunidad Río Tenorio Pangola

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ESCAZÚ Pacuare Río Beverly Jabillo Río Banano Isla Cedros ASERRÍ La Suiza Moravia Zapote Playa Tivives Tarbacia CARTAGO San Andrés Punta Islita Paquera Tucurrique Carrillo Isla Negritos San Rafael PURISCAL Río Tárcoles PARAISO Playa San Miguel Tarbaca Corralillo Atirro Platanillo Curú Pozos Pejibaye Boca del río Estrella Isla Tortuga Orosi Playa Coyote P.N. Carara SAN IGNACIO Penshurt Atlántico Bijagual Tulares Río Candelaria San Cristobal Playa Cahuita Tambor Playa Tárcoles Tapantí R.V.S. La Marta Río Ario P.N. Cahuita Ario Playa Tambor Quebrada Alto Pandora Pto. Vargas Playa Ario Agujas Ganado Delicias La Lucha Río Estrella Concepción Río Chirripó Cahuita Cobano PUNTA LEONA sanillo SAN PABLO Chiquita Man Playa Santa Teresa Montezuma Río Pirris R.F. Río Macho Uva Marina Los Sueños Chirraca SAN MARCOS Empalme Copey Pto Viejo Punta Cocles Isla Herradura Herradura Arriba Playa Playa Cañon R.B. Hitoy-Cerere Playa Playa Montezuma Playa Herradura Rain Forest SANTA MARÍA PUNTA MONA Mal País P.N. Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte Cabuya Aerial Tram Tulín Río Telire Uatsi Bribrí R.V.S. Gandoca Surubres R.B Cerro Playa de Jacó (Pacific) ta Manzanillo Boca del río JACÓ ri Cedral Shiroles Río Sixaola Río Las Vueltas ar Nápoles Gandoca Sixaola R. Cabo Blanco Isla Cabo Blanco Playa Hermosa P PUNTA JUDAS Julieta PARRITA BRATSI Playa Esterillos Paso Real P.N. Chirripó Playa Bejuco Sixaola R.F. Los Santos División Río Coen Playa Palma Paquita ío Naranjo Playa Palo Seco R Santa Eduviges Piedra San Gerardo Playa Isla Damas Río Savegre Canaán Cerro Chirripó QUEPOS Rivas San Ramón Sur P. Internacional de la Amistad Playa Espadilla Savegre Río Chirripó Playa Manuel Antonio SAN ISIDRO DEL GENERAL COSTA RICA Matapalo P.N. Manuel Antonio Playa Savegre Peñas Palmares Blancas Hatillo San The latest from Tourist safety in New tastes in Chilean artist makes Playa Matapalo Barú Platanillo Pedro R.V.S. Barú Playa Barú DominicalRío Barú Río Convento Ujarras Playa Dominical Volcán

Río Ceibo Salitre Playa Hermosa Pejibaye BUENOS AIRES Uvita PUNTA UVITA Cabagra Playa Ballena P.N. Marino Ballena Playa Piñuelas Trinidad Aguila Brujo Playa Ventanas Abajo R.F. Las Tablas Terraba PANAMÁ Playa Tortuga Coronado Colinas Potrero P.N. Isla del Coco Grande Nicaragua’s crisis the spotlight San José his mark SCALE 1:200,000 Palmar Norte

CORTÉZ Palmar Sur Coto Brus Río Terraba BOCA CHICA Jabillo BOCA ZACATE Humedal Gutierrez Braun ManglaresTérraba-Sierpe Sierpe Río Coto Brus BOCA GUARUMAL Sabanilla PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 16 SAN VITO Sabalito Inside: Isla Violín Located approximately Chacarita Playa Colorada 480 km southwest Río Chocuaco P.N. Piedras Mogos Blancas Cañas of Costa Rica Drake Agua Buena Gordas Esquinas R.B. Isla BAHIA DRAKE Laguna Rincón del Caño Chocuaco Río Claro Playa R.V.S. Golfito San Josecito San Pedrillo GOLFITO GOLFO Playa Cacao NEILY LEGEND PROTECTED AREAS PUNTA LLORONA DULCE Coto 47 P.N. Corcovado Pan American Highway P.N. National Park Laguna Primary Highways Corcovado Playa Zancudo R.B. Biological Reserve Zancudo Canoas Primary Roads Playa PUERTO Laguna R. Reserve Pueblo Colorado Secondary Roads Corcovado Pavo JIMÉNEZ Nuevo Playa Platanares Unpaved Roads R.F. Forest Reserve Sirena Madrigal Trail B.N. National Forest COSTA RICA Carate Agua Playa Pavones La Cuesta Buena Laurel Gas Station R.V.S. National Wildlife Refuge Playa Provincial capital Carate Playa Carbonera González Large towns Viquez Turtle Protection Area Higo Small towns CABO MATAPALO Volcano Surfing Spots PUNTA BANCO International Airport Rain Forest Aerial Tram Airstrip Sites MEET THE PACIFIC COAST SNOOK KING PAGE 8 (Paradise Air Destination) MAP PUNTA BURICA 2 Threats against independent journalists in Nicaragua continue

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uan Carlos Arce, a lawyer for the Nicaraguan Center for Human Rights, (CENIDH), says social media sites are the most common vehicle to intimidate independent journalists during this period of Jgovernment repression. CENIDH has received several complaints and reports from journalists that have suffered attacks, defamation, and stigmatization. Arce said that social networks are being used to “crimi- nalize journalists,” with the goal of “immobilizing them,” and stop them from informing. One of the journalists that faced threats through social media was the Matagalpa correspondent for Radio Corporación, Aurora Leyton. Leyton reported threats against her and her family to the CENIDH. Orteguistas have also employed other forms of harassment and intimidation. On Tuesday morning, VS TV journalist Ger- ald Chávez, found his family home in Carazo spray painted with the message Plomo, FSLN, no olvidamos. Lead, FSLN, we don’t forget. “I think it’s a way to intimidate me, intimidate my family, False social media posts preceded for the work I’ve been doing […] with regard to what’s going on in this country. I haven’t been lying, I’ve been publishing anti-immigrant protest in Costa Rica what people are feeling, what they’re living through,” Chávez said. People on fake social media accounts have already threat- KATHERINE STANLEY ened to burn down his house. The Tico Times Aurora Leyton said that fake social media accounts are naming people who are responsible for the violence in ne day after dozens of people were arrested after a protest in Matagalpa. They’ve included her name on the list. downtown San José, where people expressed their opposition to an They’ve also published photos of her family where they’re influx of Nicaraguan migrants, it appears that a series of fabricated called “traitors” and they’re accused of locating and “defam- social media posts helped stoke the flames of xenophobia. OThe daily La Nación reported on Aug. 19 that false posts, widely circu- ing Sandinistas and public officials.” lated before a protest the day before, claimed that Nicaraguans were burning The threats have forced Leyton to cancel her news flags, that Nicaraguan military agents were invading the country, that Pres- show Mundo de Noticias, which was broadcast by a local ra- ident Carlos Alvarado had signed a special decree to provide government dio station. Photo of a gathering at La Merced Park including a support for trans women from Nicaragua, and that the University of Costa Nicaraguan flag (above) was paired with a photo of Read the original story in Spanish at La Prensa, first pub- Rica was providing full scholarships to Nicaraguan refugees. young Costa Ricans burning a flag from a concert lished on April 29. The post about Nicaraguans burning the Costa Rican flag used an image in 2016 (below) to allege that Nicaraguan migrants This story was translated into English and republished from a punk rock concert in 2016, the daily reported. were burning Costa Rican flags. (Via Facebook) in The Tico Times as part of a partnership with La Prensa to A total of 44 people were arrested at Saturday’s protests and La Merced help bring their coverage of the Nicaraguan crisis to an En- Park, site of the protests and a popular gathering place for Costa Rica’s Nicaraguan community, is closed indefinitely, according glish-speaking audience. to the Public Security Ministry. “These violent protests were unprecedented in the history of Costa Rica,” Communications Minister Juan Carlos Mendoza COVER: Manuel Antonio National Park, said at a news conference broadcast via Facebook from Casa Presidencial after the arrests. central Pacific. Photo: Andrés Madrigal Public Security Minister Michael Soto said that 44 people were arrested at the protest. Nicaraguan refugees have arrived in Costa Rica in increasing numbers in recent weeks due to Nicaragua’s ongoing crisis. 2018 SPECIAL PRINT EDITION 3 Tico Times partners with Nicaraguan daily La Prensa

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nformation is another weapon in Nicaragua. It’s not the lack of it that’s dangerous: it’s the manipu- lation. The violence and unrest in Nicaragua is easy to see, but there’s an active campaign to shift blame and confuse. I Our first job as journalists is to seek truth and report it. At The Tico Times, our limited resources and lack of access has made it hard to produce original reporting from Nicaragua. However we know people who do that every single day. The journalists at La Prensa. We’re proud to announce we’ve partnered with La Pren- sa to translate their stories and amplify them to our En- glish-speaking readers who want to stay informed. La Prensa is a paper we trust to seek the truth and report it during these tough times. When we went to Nicaragua during the first week of protests they welcomed us with open arms, and we reported alongside them during an active flood of misinformation. We’ve seen how the online misinformation has been used to try and shape elections or recruit terrorists. Now we’re seeing how it’s being used to try and hide the truth in Nicaragua. This is new territory for all of us. Even a decade ago, the situation in Nicaragua might have played out differently. With most of the TV stations, newspapers and radio stations in Nic- aragua under control of the government or government sym- pathizers, the first images of repression on April 19 could have been easily silenced. But instead, independent journalists, cell phones, and widespread internet availability helped spread these images across the world. That’s why we believe our role in this cur- rent media landscape is one of amplification. We believe the best way to drown out misinformation is by helping shout the truth. La Prensa has had reporters on the ground from the first day of protests. Some of them have been beaten, robbed, stalked, and threatened for doing the job. Their values are the same as ours: truth. That’s why each week, you can to read selected stories from La Prensa here on The Tico Times. Read more at ticotimes.net/categories/nicaragua 4 Costa Rica to ramp up police presence after tourist murders

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he Costa Rican government has announced plans to ramp up police presence at popular tourist hotspots after two female tourists were murdered in separate beach towns. T “We’re going to increase Fuerza Pública personnel in delegations with high tourist presence,” said Vice Minister of Security Eduardo Solano as the government responded to two high-profile attacks on tourists in August. “We’re going to conduct a sci- entific analysis in our most visited areas and those with the most crime to see where it’s most pertinent to increase personnel.” The boost in police presence will cost an estimated $1 million a year for the next four years. The issue of tourist safety became a national concern after a Spanish tourist was murdered in Tortuguero, on the northern Caribbean coast, on August 4, followed by the murder of a Mexican tourist in Santa Teresa, on the Pacific coast, the very next day. The suspects in both murders have been apprehended. “We need to stop being afraid to talk to tourists about safety,” the Minister of Tourism, Maria Amalia Revelo said. Tourism is one of Costa Rica’s main sources of income. Nearly 3 million people visited Costa Rica in 2017, and they spent $3.87 billion during their stays. The country has 284 officers in its tourism police force. They’re spread across 18 locations, speak English, and are trained to help foreign tourists. Revelo said an app, scheduled for release in December, with up-to-date information about security is being developed for tourists and business owners. The government will also train 2,000 business owners in risk prevention strategies. Additionally, Revelo said Costa Rica will provide more infrastructure and equipment to police in tourist hotspots. Read more about this developing story at ticotimes.net

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s we close in on the first anniversary of our relaunch in September 2018, we’ve continued to add new readers, writers, staff members, distributors and partners to The Tico Times family. A Among the highlights of recent months have been the arrival of new Assistant Editor Alexander Villegas and Editorial Intern Alissa Grosskopf; new contributor from Hon- duras, Nicaragua, Canada, the United States and Costa Rica; new permanent sections including Costa Rica Pride, our hub for news and features about the LGBTQ community; a new media partner in Nicaragua’s La Prensa, joining our existing partners at Semanario Universidad, Punto y Aparte and Veci- nos Activos; and much more.

Come join us online at www.ticotimes.net as we: • Seek out Costa Rica’s best food, drink and destinations (and maybe even let you in on the secret) • Take you behind the scenes of the migrant camps at the Nicaraguan border • Dig deep with analysis and opinion on tourist safety, political conundrums and more • Shine a light on the people and organizations making a difference in Costa Rican Changemakers • Sit down with artists from around the world in our Weekend Arts Spotlight • Share the photos and videos that capture Costa Rica’s beauty • Provide updated information on visiting, moving to and living in Costa Rica • Partner with the country’s leading businesses and organizations to tell more of the stories you love… …And that’s just the beginning. Join us today and please contact us with your questions, story ideas and comments – your readership and feedback are what we’re all about.

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n 2012, The Tico Times closed its doors after 56 years of publication. The global financial crisis combined with paper’s struggle to adapt to the online landscape created a perfect storm of troubles that our publication wasn’t able to bear. I But irreverent and feisty, The Tico Times returned as an online-only publication thanks to donations from readers and a volunteer staff. We’re back to publishing special print editions, although we’re not out of the weeds yet. Like every publication, we’re navigating a constantly changing landscape and always hanging on by a thread. Luckily, the internet doesn’t just give us a different place to publish stories - it also opens us up to new ways to tell them. Text, photo, video, audio, 360, and any combination of the former: now it’s not just our job to find what stories to tell, but to figure out the best way to tell them. Audio is a great way to bring readers closer to the story and to the people in them. It lets us dive a bit deeper into certain topics and keep you informed while you drive, go for a run, or enjoy your morning pinto. In August, we were proud to launch new podcast, The Tico Times Dispatch. In our first episode, we talked to Tim Rogers, a former Tico Times reporter who also ran our Nicaraguan newspaper, The Nica Times. Rogers has reported on Nicaragua for 18 years and lived there for nine. Now he’s Fusion’s Latin America editor. He discussed his experience covering the protests in Nicaragua, dealing with fake news, and Daniel Ortega’s government. Listen on Stitcher, iTunes, Google Play or, of course, ticotimes.net/tags/tico-times-dispatch. 6 KNOW THYSELF: Find your signature cocktail at Bebedero

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here’s a bar in the heart of San José with a menu full of flavors and textures that you can Long before coming to Costa Rica, Furlong tasted her first Negroni 4,000 miles away in mix at your whim. New York City. A cocktail for those who are fond of amiable contradictions, she says her fa- T Bebedero, a sophisticated cocktail bar inside the Steinvorth building, was founded vorite drink is “cold but not weak,” and “bitter but sweet.” by Canadian entrepreneur and mixologist Liz Furlong. Its name can roughly be translated as a “I was living in Canada and I went to New York. I visited a vintage cocktail bar. They “drinking fountain,” but the description fails to convey the soothing isolation the place offers had a menu with a lot of options,” Furlong said. “I already knew the Campari well, but the to its patrons. For a term more kindred to the essence of its cool ambiance, Furlong calls the experience was very complex. It’s just not the same to try it in a cantina than to taste it in an bar a “den.” elegant and sophisticated bar.” Furlong wanted to bring that experience to Costa Rica. Just a few steps away from the Avenida Central’s hectic traffic, Bebedero is a place where you would confidently sip a Ne- groni, a dry Martini, or any other classic mixed drinks. It’s intimate and chic, and the dim Build your dream tropical home in Costa Rica! lights will let you pretend you are not too underdressed for the occasion. Close to world famous Manuel Antonio National Park But don’t let the conservative sophistication fool you. Thanks to Furlong’s adventurous streak, her bar is also the place to take a fun risk and learn something new about your taste. Bebedero offers a customized cocktail menu featuring textures – how much do you enjoy Solo Ceibo, a unique development a sparkling burst of bubbles? – and flavors: If you ask for something “herbal,” you might find chamomile flowers or rosemary leaves in your glass, but that also depends. How much of a located in the lush Central Pacific sweet tooth do you have? Guests choose whether they want their cocktail with or without alcohol. If you picked with, then you pick the kind of liquor you want it with — whiskey can be used for the more traditional palate, but why not try something new with the local Cacique? “For me, this was a menu to teach people how to drink at a cocktail bar. It’s education, and it’s part of the art of mixology,” says Furlong. The kind of “education” she imparts is one that requires the client to ask themselves the hard questions. In just a few minutes, I went from thinking I wanted something cool and sweet to: do I like rum better than whiskey because I think it tastes sweeter? If I like sweet things so • 12 estate (5k Sq M) lots for sale much, why didn’t I feel satisfied with the fruity options? • Shovel ready with water and ICE in Bebedero’s bartender then creates the cocktail you will love the most or, just as place and fully titled lots important, one that brings out the best flavor with whatever meal you pair it with. • 1 minute to Matapalo and 5 minutes “The most important thing is to understand your taste,” she says. “If you already drink to Playa Matapalo your whiskey on the rocks, maybe you would like short, strong drinks. If you drink beer, I • Directly connected to the Costanera would recommend asking for something refreshing and dry. highway - easy access with solitude “Patrons have to talk with the bartender or the waiter. Usually, when you go out, you ask for anything. But actually you have to think it through: think about your taste or how you feel, whether you crave something refreshing or maybe something stronger.” But should you have to find a signature cocktail to be an accomplished drinker? Though it doesn’t hurt to have a comfort option, Furlong has “a signature drink according to the place” she visits. For the Bebedero staff, the “signature” part is a matter of being comfortable with the sophistication of the bar and the warmth of its bartenders. Above everything else, cocktail drinkers should be comfortable in their own skin. “I always try to specify the liquor that suits them best,” says Furlong. “The essence of a For more information contact Brent good cocktail is to find a liquor the person already knows and that feels comfortable.”

at [email protected] Natalia Diaz is a freelance journalist. She likes her reading the same way she likes her music: Learn more about Solo Ceibo at www.soloceibocr.com with a side of gin and tonic. Natalia just started this new liquid diet and she’s writing all about it. Follow her on Twitter @natdiaze. 2018 SPECIAL PRINT EDITION 7

OFF THE EATEN PATH: A Vietnamese feast in San José WILLIAM AYRE The Tico Times ou might not expect to find an authentic Vietnamese restaurant tucked away on Calle 38 in Paseo Colon, near the heart of San Jose. But there it is, an un- Yassuming 45-seat restaurant with three parking spots and a small red, yellow, and black sign that reads: Ban Mee. Photo: Alexander Villegas / The Tico Times For the last nine months, they have been serving what could very well be the best Vietnam- ese food in Central America, or at the very least, the best in Costa Rica. day-Saturday and close a little earlier on Sundays, at 6 p.m. So, what are you waiting for? Put The name is a new spelling of “Banh Mi”, the famous sub sandwiches of Vietnam. “Ban Mee” into your Waze or Uber, and pay them a visit. Banh Mi is one of the greatest French contributions to Vietnam, leftover from their failed Step out of the routine; get off the eaten path and try something new for lunch or dinner occupancy of the country, which took place there up until 1954. one of these days. You won’t regret it. Usually, this sandwich consists of pork, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs on top of a Tell them I sent you. crunchy baguette. They offer a solid version at Ban Mee, especially by local standards, but the pho soup is the star of the show here. William Ayre is a Canadian born chef and restaurateur who has spent the last half of his Again, for the unfamiliar, pho is a Vietnamese soup generally consisting of broth, rice life doing business in Costa Rica, where he now considers to be home. Inspired by Anthony noodles, thinly sliced beef, and fresh herbs. As a pho snob myself, I am constantly judging Bourdain, Ayre has a passion for experiencing different cultures through food has taken him each bowl based on its broth, which is the most important element in any self-respecting bowl to 35 different countries over five continents. Whether it’s a 20-course meal at a fine dining of this flavor-packed soup. restaurant in Toronto, or cantina hopping in search for the best chifrijo here in San José, he Ban Mee serves the only authentic pho in the country. Yes, I have tried them all. At Ban fits in just fine. Mee, the broth is rich, with intense flavors of beef bones, star anise, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, and cardamom. The depth of their broth can only be achieved by sim- mering this pot of broth all day, for hours, low and slow. It was a sight I saw all over during my travels to Viet- nam: large, 100-gal- lon pots, full to the brim with what must have been the bones of a whole cow, bub- bling away, day and night. Photos: William Ayre / The Tico Times These images come back to me with every sip of broth from my spoon here at Ban Mee, I am transported back to the bustling, dirty streets of Hanoi. The rest of their 10-page menu, which includes enticing photos of specialties like Bun Bo Hue, Bun Thit Nuong, and other different soups, rice dishes, and noodles that all make my inner fat man demand that I order one of everything. But I don’t. I am a creature of habit, so a large pho tai for me. Always. And to start, I will usually also order what are a staple of any self-respecting Vietnamese joint: fresh or fried spring rolls. I get one of each and they are exactly as they should be. Fried comes with a traditional fish sauce for dipping, while fresh has a creamy peanut sauce. Menu prices include taxes and there is no reason you cannot get in and out for less than ¢10,000 (about $18) including appetizer, main and a drink –no alcohol is sold here. There are options for vegetarians, as well. The average main comes in around ¢7,000 and portions are fair for the price. All major credit cards, except for American Express are accepted. Ban Mee is owned by a Vietnamese family that doesn’t appear to speak Spanish or En- glish, but they’re fluent in the greatest hits from their motherland. The owners are the ones in the kitchen, guaranteeing authentic recipes and quality foods that are utterly delicious. Two younger Costa Rican women attend to customers – one of them speaks a bit of En- CALL NOW SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THIS AMNESTY! glish, just in case. In my experience, service has always been quick and friendly. Mind you, · Telephone: · Telephone: the restaurant was completely empty, except for me, the three times I visited. +1 506 2290-3060 +1 786 206 9473 Who knows? Maybe they do fill up sometimes. With food this good, they certainly should. Tel. (Costa4033-8899 Rica) · [email protected](United States) They are open seven days a week, always at 11 a.m. They close at 10 p.m. from Mon- 8

bright pink. Most people think that is a bit strange, but when people share photos of their catch, there is no mistake which boat they were fishing in. It’s quite the market- Meet the ing strategy. The boat also features a powerful tiller-driven motor which allows him to move quickly about the waves. The big Pacific Coast snook hang at the breaking waves near shore. I call it rodeo fishing. Zapata’s expe- Does this guy love his rience has made him an expert at timing job? Todd Staley/The Tico Times waves. Getting your bait in the zone is a Snook King coordinated effort between him and his TODD STALEY anglers to place the bait; he prefers mul- The Tico Times Ward Michaels’ 60-pound snook. Courtesy of Roy Zapata let or sardines. He sits behind the breaking waves watching the set. After the last QUEPOS – Roy Zapata thinks like a fish. his charter career. wave from that set comes in, he races forward, and the anglers cast A really big fish. He continued to fish commercially; when he had a request, he their baits. They free-spool line as he heads back outside before the A big snook, in fact. would take a tourist fishing. He was fishing snook commercially and next set of waves arrive, leaving the bait just where the big girls hang. He has guided anglers to several world record snook over 50 lbs: doing quite well. The big snook he brought to the dock drew lots He has success slow trolling baits on the back side of the breaks also. the largest was Ward Michaels’s 60lb fish, caught in March of 2014. of attention, and the line of sport anglers that wanted to charter him You can catch a snook any day of the year, but he says March He has three records in the books and a 51-lb fish caught last July by grew. through June is the prime season. Two of his records came in late Whitney Thomas is pending verification from the International Game In the meantime, Marina Pez Vez was built in Quepos. One day, March and his last in early July. Near the new moon in March is Fish Association as the new women’s world record. Zapata took Harbor Master Carter Tackas fishing. Zapata told Tackas when it starts, and many fish are taken between 20 and 30 lbs. When Zapata comes from a long line of fishermen in Quepos, on Costa he wanted to start fishing tourists out of the marina, and Tackas gave he notices the male snook he is catching are full of milk (sperm), he Rica’s Central Pacific. He is the oldest of seven sibling: his father left him some good advice. He had to get completely legal and have in- knows the big females have arrived. From then on, there is a good while he was still young, so he went from big brother to father figure, surance to fish out of the marina. This meant he had to give up fishing chance at a really big fish. working and going to school. His uncles taught him how to fish. He commercially, because in Costa Rica a boat can not hold a license to Whitney Thomas hired him to catch roosterfish and, after she had began fishing at night as a handline artisanal fisherman, bringing his fish tourists and fish to sell your catch as well. taken several, asked if they could try for a snook. She hooked the fish catch in at daybreak to sell at the dock. This allowed him time to “A fishing license to commercial fish was $40 dollars a year and on 15-lb test line and coaxed it for 45 minutes before they had the attend to his brothers and sisters. the tourist license was $400. Insurance is very expensive also, but I massive snook in the boat. “I did that for almost 15 years and came in one morning with a made the decision and now release most of my catch. I take very few boatload of snapper,” he remembered. “There was this crazy gringo snook these days,” he said. (Tourist fishing boats are allowed five fish For more information, you can reach Zapata at 8505 5819. A six- on the dock who said, ‘I want to fish with you.’ I explained I did not per day.) hour charter costs $400. have the equipment or lures, as I was a handline fisherman, and he He won Marina Pez Vela’s annual inshore fishing tournament said he would buy them.” three years in a row and decided not to fish last year. His younger Todd Staley has run fishing sport operations on both coasts of The “gringo” fished with him for a week. Zapata smiled as he brother, who is also a snook guide, won that tournament. Costa Rica for over 25 years. He recently decided to take some recalled that the angler bought nearly 20 lures a day and lost many to His boat – or, as he describes it, “my office, my machete, and time off to devote full time to marine conservation. His “Wetline toothy mackerel, but also caught plenty of roosterfish and jacks and my computer” – is bare bones but very sea-worthy, and set up to fish Costa Rica” column appears monthly in The Tico Times. Con- snapper and paid him almost $200 a day. That was the beginning of where the big fish hang out. He has painted the interior of the boat tact him at [email protected]. 2018 SPECIAL PRINT EDITION 9 PUNTARENAS

COSTA RICA'S WWW.TICOTIMES.NET CENTRAL PACIFIC

Above: Cruise ship docked at A fresh look at Costa Rica’s most popular region Puntarenas port city. Photo courtesy of Antonio Tsay. www. Just an hour or two from San José and with a di- antoniotsay.com · IG: @tonitsay verse array of surroundings to offer – from national parks to surf hotspots, from streets teeming with nightlife to sleepy, tiny towns – Costa Rica’s Central Pacific is a huge tourist draw, year after year. It’s also a natural choice for residents escaping the city for the weekend. In this Special Print Edition, we take a look at the greatest surf spot you may never have heard

MANUEL ANTONIO of; a delectable, traditional beachfront treat; how an artist brought new color to a beachside downtown; an animal rights activist who’s left her mark on the region; and more. Photo: Andrés Madrigal / Tico Times Manuel Antonio National Park. Photo courtesy of Vernny Quirós. For more of his photos, following him on Instagram @killer.frame. JACÓ BARRANCA

Photo: Alexander Villegas / The Tico Times Jacó is the perfect beach for beginner surfing lessons. Photo: Andrés Madrigal / The Tico Times 10 A hidden gem in the Central Pacific: Boca Barranca

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PUNTARENAS – If you’re driving through Costa Rica’s Central bridge, of course.) As soon as you do you’ll see the Ho- Pacific and blink, you might miss one of the world’s best surf tel Río Mar, advertising rooms for as low as ₡12,000, spots: Boca Barranca. just over $20, on your right. On the left you’ll see a If you’re on your way to take the ferry across the Gulf of pink house with a small sign that reads “Hotel Boca Nicoya and make it to the city of Puntarenas, you’ve gone too Barranca.” far. If you hit the Double Tree Resort in El Roble right before the If you follow the dirt road that pink hotel is on, city, you’ve also gone too far. If you’re at Caldera, the town right you’ll reach one of the best waves in Costa Rica. before the resort, you haven’t gone far enough. “Boca Barranca is the second-longest wave in Costa When you reach the bridge over a river between Puntarenas Rica and one of the longest in the world. It’s a left-hand and Caldera, stop. You’ve made it. (Well, finish crossing the break over river rocks and sand banks,” said Leo Cal- vo, 21, a local surfer who grew up surfing in Boca Barranca. “It’s a great wave to improve your style and surfing since you have so much time to check out your body position.” Calvo is currently ranked 412th worldwide and says Boca Barranca is a lot more calm and rural compared to other surfing hotspots in Costa Rica. The town is so tiny it seems like everyone is related to Calvo. His mother, Kattya Ar- rieta, 49, owns and runs Hotel Boca Bar- ranca along with her husband. Arreita’s father, Demetrio Arrieta, runs Hotel Río Mar across the street. His mother, Feliciana Reyes, opened Photos: Alexander Villegas / The Tico Times the first hotel in town, Chanita Hotel, but it closed after she passed away. out of the wilderness to surf in Boca Barranca. Arrieta says that back in those days there was no The bridge is also a popular hangout spot for locals. It pro- bridge, and local fishermen ferried residents back vides shade from the strong coastal sun and a nice river breeze and forth across the river. Then the hippies showed makes it a perfect place to have your lunch. Some prefer to try up in the late 60s and early 70s. and catch some fish; others hang out with beers and an assortment “One day this gringo showed up in a sailboat of smokeables. and started surfing this wave,” Arrieta said. “We If you’re passing through Boca Barranca and there’s a nice asked him what he was doing and he told us he was swell going but you forgot your board, Hotel Boca Barranca surfing.” offers surfboards for rent for $20 a day. They offer shortboards The gringo on the sailboat then showed some and longboards, but Arrieta says longboards are best for the long locals how to surf. One of them was local surf leg- wave. The best months to go, Arrieta and Calvo say, are from May end and pioneer Roberto Miranda. From then on, to November. surfing took over Boca Barranca. At the time, Boca There’s also paid parking by the beach for ₡1,500 colones. It’s Barranca had the second-longest left-hand wave in best to use that option if you’re just driving through. The highway the world. has brought more business, but more petty crime as well. Both But then wavebreakers were built for the com- Hotel Río Mar and Hotel Boca Barranca have security guards and mercial port in Caldera and the wave took a hit. it’s not advisable to be on the beach late at night. Now a wave in Pavones holds the title of sec- Other than that, drop on by during the day to catch one of the ond-longest left-hand break in the world. Calvo world’s most legendary waves. says the surfing culture in Puntarenas has also Parasailing over Barranca, Puntarenas. Photo courtesy of Vernny Quirós. For more of his photos, following him on Instagram @killer.frame. Videos dipped a bit in the last few years, but whenever the What’s your favorite hidden gem in Costa Rica? Tell us about it at on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/citricbox swell is good, surfers from all around the world pop [email protected]. 2018 SPECIAL PRINT EDITION 11 Tasty vigorones IN PUNTARENAS

Dozens of carts line city streets and the beach in Puntare- nas offering this local dish. Some heavily transited areas have clusters of older women advertising vigorones. One of them, Grace “Chinita” Gomez, has been selling vigorones in Puntar- enas for nearly 30 years. Aside from the typical list of ingredients, Grace says the The pork belly adds the goodness all meat does, and the key is to add both yellow and purple onions, vinegar, salt and rinds give the vigorón a nice crisp crunch, like pork nachos. To sugar to the chimichurri. On top of that, she likes to add a top it off, you got a nice dollop of limey chimichurri. special dose of love and care to her vigorones. We couldn’t Now you’re ready to take your beautiful bag of vigorón on taste the love, but we did love the blend of textures and tastes a romantic sunset walk along the beach. Like most summer this dish offers. loves, it’s over way too quick, and you’re left with nothing but It’s served on a plate, which is easier to eat, or you can have a soggy bag of limey memories. the full experience and have all the ingredients funneled into Luckily, chances are you’re only a few meters away from Alexander Villegas a cone of banana leaves. You’ll probably need a plastic bag if the next vigorón cart. THE TICO TIMES you chose the latter, because things get a bit messy, especial- As with gallo pinto, there’s a longstanding and fierce de- ly when you start digging into this pile of crunchy refreshing bate about whether this dish is traditionally Costa Rican or PUNTARENAS – From perfectly cooked garlic shrimp, to goodness. Nicaraguan. Regardless of its origins, it’s something the peo- oysters, to whole grilled fish, Puntarenas has no shortage of The dish, including the pork, is served cold, which is per- ple of Puntarenas have come to strongly identify as a food that maritime cuisine. You’d expect as much from the capital city fect for hot beach days. A bed of cold cabbage lines the bot- represents them and their port city. of the province with the most coastline, but there’s another tom followed by boiled yuca. This root vegetable is soft and What’s your favorite Costa Rican taste? We want to know. Wax land-based dish that’s emblematic to El Puerto: vigorones. starchy, giving a nice neutral and absorbing balance to this eloquent about it ([email protected]), or tag us in your It’s almost like an ice cream cone of banana leaves filled with dish. Then come the pork. You can pick pork belly, pork rinds #PlatoDelDia post. yuca, pork, cabbage and chimichurri. or both. We recommend both, of course.

Microbiology lab offers services in Jacó

For the microbiologist Dr. Marco Rodríguez, laboratory work is an essential tool for clinical diagnosis – and he's offering these services in the Central Pacific coastal town of Jacó.

"Microbiology allows us to offer detailed follow-through on a patient's condition," Dr. Rodríguez told The Tico Times during a visit to Jacó Lab, adding that the tests he offers range from basic tests such as blood type and pregnancy to complex analyses such as cancer screening. It is not necessary to feel sick to get a screening: you can prevent diseases and even save your life with a blood test.

For more information, visit Jacó Lab at the Jacó Walk center downtown, call 2643-2118, or contact [email protected]

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Huacas Bebedero Amigos Tres Río CABO VELAS Las Bolsón Río Cañas Orosi Florencia Beverly Playa Coyote OrtegaP.N. Carara SAN IGNACIO P.N. Arenal San Isidro Jabillo Aguas Laguna Río Cuarto Penshurt Río Banano Baulas Portegolpe P.N.Palo Verde Río Candelaria San Jabillo Playa Grande Bijagual Tulares San Cristobal ZarcasIsla Cedros Playa Cahuita Tambor Playa Tárcoles Miguel Tapantí R.V.S. La Marta Playa Tivives Tarbacia ASERRÍ La Suiza Moravia RíoPlaya Ario Tamarindo Talolinga Zapote Vieja Río Cuarto P.N. Cahuita CARTAGO San Andrés Playa Tambor Sta. Quebrada Alto Punta SantaIslita Elena Tigra CIUDAD Horquetas Ario Playa Langosta Sierra Paquera PandoraSan Rafael PURISCALPto. Vargas Tucurrique Playa Ario BarbaraAgujas GanadoPto. DeliciasHumo Concepción CarrilloLa Lucha Isla Negritos Río Estrella Río QUESADAChirripó Atlántico Río Tárcoles Cahuita PARAISO Cobano JUNTAS Playa San Miguel Curú San Miguel Tarbaca Corralillo Parismina Atirro Platanillo PUNTA LEONA Buenavista Pozos Río Jiménez Pejibaye Boca del río Estrella Guaitil SAN PABLO P.N.Isla Juan Tortuga BocaOrosi del río Parismina Playa Santa Teresa Playa AvellanaMontezuma Río BebederoRío Pirris Playa Coyote R.F. Río Macho Laguna Hule P.N. Carara SAN IGNACIO Penshurt San José Marina Los Sueños Chirraca SAN MARCOS Lagarto Río Empalme Castro Blanco Cariblanco Pto Viejo RíoPunta CoclesCandelaria La Irma Copey Playa Mansanillo San CristobalCanal 27 de Islaabril Herradura Herradura Arriba Bijagual Playa Chiquita Playa Cahuita SANTA CRUZ Cañon Rio Balsa R.B. Hitoy-Cerere Tulares Playa Uva Playa MontezumaPinilla Playa Herradura SANTA MARÍA Guacimal Tambor Zapote Playa Tárcoles PUNTA MONA Tapantí R.V.S. La Marta Rain Forest Pto. Moreno P.N. Tapantí - MacizoRío Ario Cerro de la Muerte P.N. Cahuita Mal País Pargos Playa Tambor Quebrada Uatsi Alto lo PlayaCabuya Negra Aerial Tram TulínP.N. Pozo Quebrada Ario P.N. VolcánRío TelireAgujas Bribrí R.V.S. Gandoca Pandora Pto. Vargas (Pacific) Surubres Arizona R.B CerroPlaya Ario Laguna Ganado Delicias ConcepciónManzanillo La Lucha Río Estrella Cahuita Paraiso Playa de Jacó JACÓ Barra CedralAzul Honda Palmital Poás Shiroles Río Sixaola GUACIMOBoca del río Río Chirripó Atlántico Río Colorado Nápoles Las Vueltas Cobano GUAPILES Sixaola Honda Copal PUNTA LEONA Gandoca Río Reventazón Parrita Volcán Poás R. Cabo Blanco IslaPlaya Cabo JunquillalBlanco B.N. Diriá Playa Hermosa Sarmiento ZARCERO Varablanca SANPocora PABLO Abangarito Playa SantaUnión Teresa Montezuma Río Pirris Canal R.F. Río Macho PUNTA JUDAS QuebradaJulieta PARRITA Marina Los Sueños P.N. Braulio CarilloBRATSI Rain ForestChirraca Aerial Tram SAN MARCOS Empalme Playa Esterillos Paso Real Copey Pto Viejo Punta Cocles Honda P.N. Chirripó Isla Herradura Herradura Arriba Playa Chiquita Playa Mansanil Playa Lagarta Nicoya Playa Bejuco Sardinal División Playa Montezuma (Atlantic) Sixaola SANTA MARÍA Cañon R.B. Hitoy-Cerere Playa Uva PUNTA MONA Pto. Jesús Pájaros R.F. Los Santos NARANJO PlayaSacramento HerraduraRío Coen VolcánRain Barva Forest Marbella Curime Playa Palma Isla ChiraPaquita SIQUIRRES P.N. Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte Río Naranjo MiramarMal PaísPiedra Uatsi Mansión Playa Palo Seco Santa Eduviges CabuyaSan Gerardo SARCHI San JoséAerial Tram Tulín Río Telire Bribrí R.V.S. Gandoca Matambú Yerbabuena SAN RAMÓN (Pacific) Surubres R.BBatán Cerro Manzanillo San Playa Isla Damas Isla Pájaros GRECIA Playa de Jacó de JACÓla Montaña Florida Cedral MATINA Shiroles Río Sixaola Boca del río HOJANCHA RíoAranjuez Savegre Río Las Vueltas Juanillo Isla Berrugante CanaánPALMARESCerro Chirripó Nápoles Gandoca Sixaola San Pablo QUEPOS R. CaboRivas Blanco Isla Cabo Blanco Playa Hermosa Volcán TurrialbaParrita Canal Playa Ostional R.F. Monte Alto ChomesSan Ramón Sur Estrada CARMONA GOLFO DE NICOYA P. Internacional de la AmistadPUNTA JUDAS PARRITAP.N. Volcán BRATSI Playa Espadilla Isla Bejuco Río BarrancaRío Chirripó ALAJUELA Julieta Río Nosara Corozal Isla Savegre SAN ISIDRO Playa Esterillos Turrialba Paso Real Playa Bonita P.N. Chirripó Playa Manuel Antonio Venado Playa Bejuco Pascua Isla Uvita Sixaola Playa Nosara Isla Caballo ATENAS División Río Coen COSTA RICA Nosara Jicaral PUNTARENAS ESPARZA DEL GENERAL HEREDIA VolcánPlaya Palma Irazú R.F. Los Santos Moín Canjel Playa Savegre Matapalo SANTA CRUZ Paquita P.N. Manuel AntonioLepanto Peñas P.N. VolcánPlaya Palo Seco M.N. Río Naranjo Santa Eduviges Piedra San Gerardo Playa Pelada Blancas Guayabo Cerro Azul Isla SanHatillo Lucas Playa Palmares Irazú Playa Isla Damas Playa Playa Matapalo Caldera San Juan BarúDoña AnaPlatanillo Río Jesús María Pedro SANTA ANA Río Savegre Canaán Cerro Chirripó Cuajiniquil Naranjo Isla Guayabo OROTINA SAN PABLO QUEPOS LIMÓN de León R.V.S. Barú COLÓN TURRIALBA Rivas Bomba Río Convento JUAN VIÑAS

ESCAZÚ Pacuare Río San Ramón Sur Playa Barú DominicalRío Barú Ujarras P. Internacional de la Amistad Playa Dominical Playa Espadilla Río ChirripóBeverly Jabillo Savegre SANRío Banano ISIDRO Isla Cedros Volcán Tarbacia ASERRÍ Playa Manuel Antonio La Suiza Moravia COSTA RICA Zapote Playa Tivives Salitre CARTAGO DEL GENERALSan Andrés Punta Islita Río Ceibo Matapalo Paquera PURISCAL Tucurrique Playa Savegre Carrillo Isla NegritosPlaya Hermosa SanPejibaye Rafael BUENOS AIRES P.N. Manuel Antonio Peñas Uvita Río Tárcoles Tarbaca PARAISO Playa San Miguel Curú Pozos Corralillo Atirro Platanillo Palmares Blancas Boca del río Estrella IslaPUNTA Tortuga UVITA Cabagra Pejibaye Playa Matapalo Hatillo San Playa Ballena Orosi Playa Coyote P.N. Carara SAN IGNACIO Barú Platanillo Pedro P.N. Marino Ballena Playa Piñuelas Penshurt www.ticotimes.net TrinidadBijagual Aguila Tulares Río Candelaria San Cristobal R.V.S. Barú Playa Cahuita Tambor PlayaPlaya VentanasTárcoles Brujo R.F. Las Tablas Tapantí R.V.S. La Marta Playa Barú Río Barú Río Convento Río Ario Abajo Dominical UjarrasP.N. Cahuita Quebrada PANAMÁ Ario Playa Tambor Agujas TerrabaAlto Playa Dominical Pandora Pto. Vargas Playa Ario Playa Tortuga GanadoCoronadoDelicias Concepción La Lucha Río Estrella Cahuita Cobano Colinas Potrero Río Chirripó Atlántico Volcán P.N. Isla del Coco PUNTA LEONA Grande Salitre SAN PABLO Río Ceibo SCALE 1:200,000 Playa Santa Teresa Montezuma Río Pirris R.F. Río Macho Playa Hermosa Pejibaye BUENOS AIRES Marina Los Sueños Chirraca SAN MARCOS Empalme Uvita Copey Pto Viejo Punta Cocles Isla Herradura Herradura Palmar NorteArriba Playa Chiquita Playa Mansanillo Playa Montezuma SANTA MARÍA Cañon PUNTA UVITA R.B. Hitoy-Cerere PlayaCabagra Uva PUNTA MONA Playa Herradura Rain Forest P.N. Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte Playa Ballena Mal País Cabuya CORTÉZ Palmar Sur Coto Brus Uatsi R.V.S. Gandoca Aerial Tram Tulín Río TerrabaSurubres P.N. Marino Ballena Playa Piñuelas Río Telire Bribrí BOCA CHICA (Pacific) Jabillo R.B Cerro Trinidad Aguila Manzanillo Playa de Jacó JACÓ Cedral Shiroles Río Sixaola Brujo Boca del río Río Playa Ventanas R.F. Las Tablas BOCA ZACATE Humedal Nápoles Gutierrez Las Vueltas Abajo Gandoca Sixaola R. Cabo Blanco Isla Cabo Blanco Playa HermosaTérraba-Sierpe Parrita Braun Terraba PANAMÁ Manglares Playa Tortuga Sierpe Coronado BRATSI PUNTA JUDAS Julieta PARRITA Río Coto Brus Potrero BOCA GUARUMALPlaya Esterillos SabanillaPaso Real P.N. Chirripó Colinas P.N. Isla del Coco Playa Bejuco GrandeSixaola R.F. Los Santos División Río Coen SCALE 1:200,000 Playa Palma Paquita SAN VITO Sabalito Isla Violín Playa Palo Seco Río Naranjo Santa Eduviges Piedra San Gerardo Located approximately Chacarita Palmar Norte Playa Isla Damas Playa Colorada 480 km southwest Río Chocuaco P.N. Piedras Río Savegre Canaán Mogos Blancas QUEPOS Cañas Cerro Chirripó CORTÉZ Palmar Sur Coto Brus of Costa Rica Drake Agua Buena Gordas Rivas Río Terraba Esquinas San Ramón Sur BOCA CHICA Jabillo R.B. Isla BAHIA DRAKE P. Internacional de la Amistad Laguna Playa Espadilla Río Chirripó BOCA ZACATE Gutierrez del Caño Chocuaco Rincón Savegre SAN ISIDRO Humedal PlayaR.V.S. Manuel AntonioGolfito Río Claro Térraba-Sierpe Braun Playa DEL GENERAL Manglares COSTA RICA San Josecito Matapalo Sierpe San Pedrillo P.N. Manuel AntonioGOLFITOPlaya Savegre Río Coto Brus GOLFO Playa Cacao NEILY Peñas BOCA GUARUMAL Sabanilla Palmares Blancas LEGEND PROTECTED AREAS PUNTA LLORONA DULCE Coto 47 Hatillo San P.N. Corcovado Playa Matapalo SAN VITO Sabalito Barú Platanillo Pedro Isla Violín Pan American Highway P.N. National Park Laguna Chacarita Primary Highways Located approximately Corcovado Playa Zancudo R.V.S. Barú R.B. Biological Reserve Río Convento 480 km southwest Zancudo Playa BarúCanoasDominicalRío Barú Ujarras Playa Colorada P.N. Piedras Primary Roads Playa PUERTO Pueblo LagunaPlaya Dominical Río Chocuaco R. Reserve Colorado Mogos Cañas Secondary Roads of Costa Rica Corcovado Pavo JIMÉNEZ Nuevo Blancas Playa Platanares Drake Agua Buena Gordas R.F. Forest Reserve Volcán Esquinas Unpaved Roads R.B. Isla SalitreBAHIA DRAKE Laguna Sirena Madrigal Río Ceibo Trail B.N. National Forest Carate Agua Playa Pavones La Cuesta del Caño Chocuaco Rincón Laurel Playa Hermosa Pejibaye BUENOS AIRES Río Claro Gas Station Buena Uvita Playa R.V.S. Golfito R.V.S. National Wildlife Refuge Playa PUNTA UVITA Cabagra Provincial capital Carate Playa Carbonera San Josecito González Playa Ballena San Pedrillo GOLFITO Large towns P.N.Viquez Marino Ballena GOLFO Playa Cacao NEILY Higo Playa Piñuelas Trinidad Small towns Turtle Protection Area LEGEND PROTECTED AREAS Aguila PUNTA LLORONA DULCE CABO MATAPALO Playa Ventanas Brujo R.F. Las Tablas Coto 47 Volcano Abajo P.N. Corcovado Surfing Spots PANAMÁ Pan American Highway P.N. National Park PUNTA BANCO Terraba Laguna International Airport Playa Tortuga Coronado Corcovado Rain Forest Aerial Tram Primary Highways R.B. Biological Reserve Potrero Playa Zancudo Sites Colinas Zancudo Canoas Airstrip P.N. Isla del Coco Primary Roads GrandePlaya PUERTO Laguna (Paradise Air Destination) R. Reserve Pueblo Colorado Secondary Roads Corcovado Pavo JIMÉNEZ Nuevo SCALE 1:200,000 Playa Platanares Unpaved Roads R.F. Forest Reserve Palmar Norte Sirena Madrigal Trail B.N. National Forest Carate Agua Playa Pavones La Cuesta CORTÉZ Palmar Sur Coto Brus Buena Laurel Gas Station Río Terraba R.V.S. National Wildlife Refuge BOCA CHICA Jabillo Playa Provincial capital Carate Playa Carbonera BOCA ZACATE Humedal Gutierrez González Large towns Braun Viquez ManglaresTérraba-Sierpe Higo Small towns Turtle Protection Area Sierpe CABORío Coto MATAPALO Brus Volcano BOCA GUARUMAL Sabanilla Surfing Spots PUNTA BANCO International Airport Rain Forest Aerial Tram SAN VITO Sabalito PUNTA BURICA Isla Violín Located approximately Airstrip Sites Chacarita (Paradise Air Destination) Playa Colorada 480 km southwest Río Chocuaco P.N. Piedras Mogos Blancas Cañas of Costa Rica Drake Agua Buena Gordas Esquinas R.B. Isla BAHIA DRAKE Laguna Rincón del Caño Chocuaco Río Claro Playa R.V.S. Golfito San Josecito San Pedrillo GOLFITO GOLFO Playa Cacao NEILY LEGEND PROTECTED AREAS PUNTA LLORONA DULCE Coto 47 P.N. Corcovado Pan American Highway P.N. National Park Laguna Primary Highways Corcovado Playa Zancudo R.B. Biological Reserve Zancudo Canoas Primary Roads Playa PUERTO Laguna R. Reserve Pueblo Colorado PUNTA BURICA Secondary Roads Corcovado Pavo JIMÉNEZ Nuevo Playa Platanares Unpaved Roads R.F. Forest Reserve Sirena Madrigal Trail B.N. National Forest Carate Agua Playa Pavones La Cuesta Buena Laurel Gas Station R.V.S. National Wildlife Refuge Playa Provincial capital Carate Playa Carbonera González Large towns Viquez Turtle Protection Area Higo Small towns CABO MATAPALO Volcano Surfing Spots PUNTA BANCO International Airport Rain Forest Aerial Tram Airstrip Sites (Paradise Air Destination)

PUNTA BURICA Granada (Nicaragua)

LA CRUZ PUNTA SALINAS Garita LAGO DE Isla Bolaños Santa Cecilia NICARAGUA PUNTA DESCARTES Río Hacienda LOS CHILES PUNTA DE SAN ELENA Brasilia Volcán Orosí Birmania Santa Rita San José Playa Guajiniquil Medio Queso Boca del PUNTA río San Juan BLANCA Cuaniquil Delicias Dos Ríos Cuatro Bocas NICARAGUA PUNTA UPALA Playuelitas CASTILLA P.N. Santa Rosa Volcán Rincón de la Vieja Pavón Isla Murciélagos Río Negro García Flamenco Laguna Amparo Santa Rosa P.N. Rincón Canaleta Caño Negro Playa Nancite de la Vieja R.V.S. Playa Naranjo Aguas Claras Bijagua Caño Negro Río Pocosol Cañas Río Colorado Granada Dulces Volcán Miravalles Caño Ciego (Nicaragua) GOLFO DE Estación Volcán Tenorio Granada Horizontes Guayaba Boca del (Nicaragua) PAPAGAYO P.N. Volcán Buenavista San Jorge río Colorado Miravalles P.N. Volcán Río Frío Barra del Colorado Pto. Culebra Fortuna SAN RAFAEL Isla Huevos Tenorio Río San Carlos LA CRUZ DE GUATUZO Laurel Boca Tapada Río Colorado Canal PUNTA SALINAS Garita LAGO LIBERIADE Tenorio Sta Galán R.V.S. LA CRUZ Santa Cecilia Panamá Medias Barra del Colorado PUNTA SALINAS Garita LAGO DE Isla Bolaños Playa Panamá NICARAGUA Salitral Laguna Cabanga Sto. Rosa Providencia Río Toro Santa Cecilia Playa Hermosa Tierras Domingo Isla Bolaños NICARAGUA PUNTA DESCARTES Guardia Morenas Cole Río HaciendaPlaya del Coco San Gerardo Chambacú PUNTA DESCARTES El Coco LOS CHILES Venado Río Hacienda Playa Ocotal Comunidad Río Tenorio Pangola LOS CHILES PUNTA DE SAN ELENA Brasilia Arenal Boca de Arenal Chaparrón Boca del PUNTA DE SAN ELENA Brasilia Volcán OrosíPUNTA GORDA BirmaniaOcotal BAGACES Boca Río Sucio Río Chirripó río Tortuguero Birmania Caño Negro Volcán Orosí Santa Rita Playa Pan de Azúcar San José Medio Queso TILARÁN Santa Rita San José Medio Queso Playa Guajiniquil Sardinal VeracruzBoca del San Rafael

Playa Guajiniquil Liberia Río PUNTA Playa Potrero PotreroBoca del Muelle río San Juan Tortuguero PUNTA BLANCA río San Juan Laguna Altamira Muelle Delicias Río Corobici Volcán BLANCA Cuaniquil Delicias Cuaniquil Playa Flamingo Dos Ríos Cuatro Bocas PUNTA FILADELFIA R.B. Lomas Arenal NICARAGUATanque Llanos PUNTA Dos Ríos Cuatro Bocas NICARAGUAPlaya Brasilito UPALA Río Tempisque Playuelitas Arenal UPALA Playuelitas CASTILLA de Barbudal Hda. Lost CASTILLARío Sarapiquí PUERTO VIEJO P.N. Santa Rosa Flamingo Pital Río Sucio P.N. Santa Rosa Playa Conchal Tamarindo CAÑAS Canyon Canal Volcán Rincón de la Vieja Volcán Rincón de la Vieja Belén Río Tortuguero P.N. Río Negro Pavón Puerto Viejo Cartagena Río Negro Pavón Platanar Tortuguero Isla Murciélagos Isla Murciélagos Laguna Chachagua Tigres García Flamenco Laguna Amparo García Flamenco P.N. Amparo La Virgen

Santa Rosa P.N. Rincón Canaleta Caño Negro Huacas Canaleta BolsónCaño Negro Bebedero Amigos Tres Río Santa Rosa CABO VELAS P.N.Las Rincón Ortega Río Cañas P.N. Arenal San Isidro Jabillo Florencia Aguas Laguna Río Cuarto Playa Nancite de la Vieja R.V.S. Playa Nancite Baulasde la Vieja Portegolpe R.V.S.P.N.Palo Verde San Zarcas Playa Naranjo Aguas Claras Playa Naranjo Playa Grande Miguel Caño Negro Río Pocosol Aguas Claras Talolinga Bijagua Playa Tamarindo Caño Negro Río Pocosol Vieja Río Cuarto Cañas Río Colorado BijaguaSta. Santa Elena Tigra CIUDAD Horquetas Caño Ciego Cañas Playa RíoLangosta Colorado Pto. Humo Sierra Dulces Volcán Miravalles Dulces Barbara Caño Ciego QUESADA GOLFO DE Estación Volcán Tenorio Volcán Miravalles JUNTAS San Miguel Parismina Horizontes Guayaba GOLFO DE Estación Boca del Buenavista Río Jiménez Guayaba VolcánGuaitil Tenorio P.N. Juan Boca del Boca del río Parismina PAPAGAYO P.N. Volcán Buenavista San Jorge Horizontes Playa Avellana río Colorado Río Bebedero Laguna Hule Río Frío PAPAGAYO San JoséP.N. Volcán Buenavista San Jorge Lagarto Río Castro Blanco río Colorado Barra del Colorado La Irma Cariblanco Canal Miravalles P.N. Volcán 27 de abril SANTA CRUZRío Frío Pto. Culebra Fortuna Pinilla Guacimal Rio Balsa Zapote Barra del Colorado Tenorio SAN RAFAEL Río San Carlos Miravalles P.N. Volcán Pto. Moreno Isla Huevos FortunaPargos Canal DE GUATUZO Laurel Pto. Culebra Playa Negra Río Colorado SAN RAFAEL Pozo P.N. Volcán Isla Huevos Boca Tapada Tenorio P.N. Arizona Río San Carlos Quebrada LIBERIA Tenorio Sta Galán R.V.S. Laurel Laguna Río Colorado Canal Panamá Medias Paraiso BarraDE GUATUZO Azul HondaBoca TapadaPalmital Poás GUACIMO Playa Panamá Laguna Sto. Rosa Providencia Río Toro Barra del Colorado Tenorio Colorado Sta Galán R.V.S. GUAPILES Salitral Tierras Cabanga LIBERIA Honda Copal Volcán Poás Río Reventazón Playa Hermosa Cole Domingo Panamá Playa Junquillal B.N. Diriá Rosa Sarmiento Medias ZARCEROBarra del Colorado Varablanca Pocora Guardia Morenas Playa Panamá Laguna Sto. AbangaritoProvidencia Unión Río Toro Canal Playa del Coco San Gerardo Salitral Tierras Cabanga El Coco Venado ChambacúPlaya Hermosa Cole Quebrada Domingo P.N. Braulio Carillo Rain Forest Aerial Tram Playa Ocotal Comunidad Río Tenorio Chaparrón GuardiaPangola Morenas Arenal Boca de Arenal Playa del Coco Playa Lagarta NicoyaBoca del Honda San Gerardo Sardinal (Atlantic)

Río Chirripó Chambacú PUNTA GORDA Ocotal BAGACES El Coco Boca Río Sucio río Tortuguero Venado Pto. Jesús Pájaros NARANJO Sacramento Volcán Barva CañoPlaya OcotalNegro Comunidad MarbellaRío Tenorio Curime Isla Chira Chaparrón Miramar Pangola Boca del SIQUIRRES Playa Pan de Azúcar Arenal Boca de Arenal TILARÁN Mansión Río Chirripó Sardinal PUNTA GORDA Veracruz San Rafael BAGACES Matambú Yerbabuena SAN RAMÓN SARCHI San José río Tortuguero Batán

Río Liberia Río Ocotal Boca Río Sucio Playa Potrero Potrero Laguna Muelle San Tortuguero Isla Pájaros Caño Negro GRECIA de la Montaña Florida MATINA Playa PanAltamira de Azúcar Muelle TILARÁN HOJANCHA Isla Berrugante Aranjuez Playa Flamingo Río Corobici Volcán Sardinal Veracruz San Rafael PALMARES R.B. Lomas Arenal Juanillo Canal FILADELFIA Tanque Llanos Liberia Río Volcán Turrialba Río Tempisque Playa Potrero Potrero Playa Ostional R.F. Monte Alto San Pablo Muelle Chomes Tortuguero Estrada Playa Brasilito de Barbudal Arenal Lost Río Sarapiquí PUERTO VIEJO Laguna Altamira Muelle Hda. Río Corobici Volcán GOLFO DE NICOYA P.N. Volcán Flamingo Playa Flamingo Pital Río Sucio CARMONA Playa Conchal Tamarindo CAÑAS Canyon R.B. Lomas Río NosaraCanal Arenal Tanque Isla Bejuco Río Barranca ALAJUELA Belén FILADELFIA Río Tortuguero P.N. Corozal Isla Llanos Turrialba Playa Bonita Puerto Viejo PlayaPlatanar Brasilito Río Tempisquede Barbudal Arenal Lost Venado Pascua Isla Uvita Cartagena Chachagua Flamingo Tigres Hda.Playa Nosara Tortuguero Isla Caballo PUNTARENAS Río Sarapiquí PUERTO VIEJOATENAS La Virgen Nosara Canjel Jicaral Pital ESPARZA Río Sucio HEREDIA Volcán Irazú Moín P.N. Playa Conchal CAÑAS Canal SANTA CRUZ M.N. Huacas Bolsón Bebedero Florencia Amigos Tres Río Tamarindo Canyon Lepanto P.N. P.N. Volcán CABO VELAS Las Ortega Río Cañas P.N. Arenal San Isidro Jabillo Aguas Laguna Río CuartoBelén Playa Pelada Platanar Río Tortuguero Guayabo Baulas Portegolpe P.N.Palo Verde San Puerto Viejo Cartagena Cerro Azul Tigres Tortuguero Irazú Playa Grande Zarcas Chachagua Isla San Lucas Playa CalderaLa Virgen Talolinga Miguel P.N. Playa Doña Ana

Playa Tamarindo Sta. Tigra Vieja Huacas Río Cuarto Horquetas Bebedero Juan Amigos Tres Río Río Jesús María SANTA ANA Santa Elena CABO VELAS LasCIUDAD Bolsón Río Cañas Cuajiniquil NaranjoFlorencia LIMÓN Playa Langosta Barbara Pto. Humo Sierra Ortega P.N. Arenalde LeónSan Isidro Jabillo AguasIsla Guayabo Laguna Río Cuarto OROTINA SAN PABLO Bomba Baulas QUESADAPortegolpeSan Miguel P.N.Palo Verde San Zarcas COLÓN JUAN VIÑAS TURRIALBA JUNTAS Playa Grande Parismina ESCAZÚ Pacuare Río Buenavista Río JiménezMiguel Guaitil Playa Tamarindo P.N. Juan Sta. Talolinga Boca del río Parismina Tigra Vieja Río Cuarto Beverly Playa Avellana Río Bebedero Laguna Hule Sierra Santa ElenaJabillo CIUDAD Horquetas Río Banano San José Lagarto Río Playa Langosta Castro Blanco Barbara Pto. Humo Isla Cedros 27 de abril La Irma Cariblanco Canal QUESADA Playa Tivives Tarbacia ASERRÍ La Suiza Moravia Pinilla SANTA CRUZ Guacimal Rio Balsa Zapote JUNTAS Zapote San Miguel CARTAGOParismina San Andrés Pto. Moreno Punta Islita BuenavistaPaquera Río Jiménez Tucurrique Playa Negra Pargos Guaitil P.N. Juan San Rafael PURISCAL Boca del río Parismina P.N. Pozo Quebrada P.N. Volcán Río Bebedero Carrillo Isla NegritosLaguna Hule Arizona Playa AvellanaLaguna Río Tárcoles PARAISO

Río Lagarto Río Tarbaca Paraiso Barra Azul Honda Palmital San José Poás GUACIMO Playa San Miguel CurúCastro Blanco Pozos Corralillo Atirro Platanillo Boca del río Estrella Colorado 27 de abril SANTA CRUZ GUAPILES La Irma Isla Tortuga Cariblanco Canal Pejibaye Playa Junquillal Honda Copal Pinilla Volcán Poás Río Reventazón Guacimal Rio Balsa Zapote Orosi B.N. Diriá Abangarito Sarmiento Unión ZARCERO Varablanca Pto. Moreno Pocora Playa Coyote P.N. Carara SAN IGNACIO Penshurt Quebrada Playa Negra Pargos Canal P.N. Braulio Carillo Rain P.N.Forest Aerial Tram Arizona Pozo Quebrada Laguna P.N. Volcán Bijagual Tulares Río Candelaria San Cristobal Playa Cahuita Playa Lagarta Honda Sardinal Barra(Atlantic) Azul Honda Tambor PoásPlaya Tárcoles GUACIMO Tapantí R.V.S. La Marta Nicoya Pto. Jesús Paraiso Palmital Río Ario P.N. Cahuita Curime Pájaros NARANJO Sacramento Volcán Barva Colorado Playa Tambor Quebrada GUAPILESAlto Marbella Isla Chira Miramar Playa Junquillal B.N. Diriá Honda Copal SIQUIRRES Ario Volcán Poás Agujas Río Reventazón Pandora Pto. Vargas Mansión SAN RAMÓN SARCHI San José Abangarito Sarmiento PlayaUnión Ario ZARCERO VarablancaGanado Delicias Concepción Pocora La Lucha Río Estrella Matambú Yerbabuena Batán Canal Río Chirripó Atlántico Cahuita San Isla Pájaros GRECIA de la Montaña Quebrada Florida MATINA Cobano P.N. Braulio Carillo Rain Forest Aerial Tram HOJANCHA Isla Berrugante Aranjuez PUNTA LEONA Juanillo PALMARESPlaya Lagarta Honda San Pablo Nicoya Volcán Turrialba SardinalPlaya SantaCanal Teresa (Atlantic) SAN PABLO R.F. Río Macho Playa Ostional R.F. Monte Alto Chomes Pto. Jesús Pájaros Estrada Montezuma NARANJO Sacramento Volcán Barva Chirraca Río Pirris CARMONA GOLFO DE NICOYA Marbella Curime P.N. VolcánIsla Chira Miramar Marina Los Sueños SAN MARCOSSIQUIRRES Empalme Copey Pto Viejo Punta Cocles Isla Bejuco Río Barranca ALAJUELA Herradura Playa Chiquita Playa Mansanillo Río Nosara Mansión Playa Bonita SARCHI Isla Herradura San José Arriba Playa Uva Corozal Isla Matambú YerbabuenaTurrialbaPascua SAN RAMÓNPlaya Montezuma SANTA MARÍA Batán Cañon R.B. Hitoy-Cerere PUNTA MONA Venado Isla Caballo Isla Pájaros Isla Uvita Playa Herradura de la MontañaRain Forest Florida Playa Nosara Nosara Jicaral PUNTARENAS ESPARZA ATENAS San HEREDIA HOJANCHAVolcán Irazú Aranjuez Moín Mal País GRECIA MATINAP.N. Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte Canjel SANTA CRUZ M.N.Isla Berrugante PALMARESCabuya Aerial Tram Tulín Río Telire Uatsi Bribrí R.V.S. Gandoca Lepanto Juanillo P.N. Volcán Surubres Canal Playa Pelada Playa Ostional R.F. Monte Alto San GuayaboPablo Chomes Playa de Jacó (Pacific) Volcán Turrialba R.B CerroEstrada Manzanillo Boca del río Cerro Azul Isla San Lucas Playa Irazú JACÓ Cedral Shiroles Río Sixaola Playa Caldera SAN JOSÉ CARMONA GOLFO DE NICOYA RíoP.N. Volcán Nápoles Las Vueltas Gandoca Sixaola Doña Ana Río Jesús María SANTA ANA Isla Bejuco Río Barranca ALAJUELA Parrita Juan Cuajiniquil Naranjo Río Nosara SAN JOSÉ Corozal Isla LIMÓNR. Cabo Blanco Isla Cabo Blanco Playa Hermosa Turrialba Playa Bonita de León Isla Guayabo OROTINA SAN PABLO Venado Bomba Pascua Isla Uvita Playa NosaraCOLÓN JUAN VIÑAS TURRIALBA Isla Caballo ATENAS BRATSI NosaraESCAZÚ Canjel Jicaral Pacuare Río PUNTARENAS ESPARZA PUNTAHEREDIA JUDAS VolcánJulieta Irazú PARRITA Moín Lepanto Beverly Playa Esterillos P.N. Volcán SANTA CRUZ M.N. Paso Real P.N. Chirripó Jabillo Playa Pelada Río Banano Playa Bejuco Guayabo División Sixaola Isla Cedros ASERRÍ Cerro Azul La Suiza Moravia Irazú R.F. Los Santos Río Coen Zapote Playa Tivives Tarbacia CARTAGO Isla San Lucas Playa CalderaSan Andrés Playa Palma Paquita Punta Islita Playa Río Naranjo Piedra Paquera San Rafael PURISCAL TucurriqueJuan Doña Ana Río Jesús María SANTA ANA Playa Palo Seco Santa Eduviges San Gerardo Carrillo Isla Negritos Cuajiniquil Naranjo Isla Guayabo OROTINA SAN PABLO LIMÓN Río Tárcoles Tarbaca PARAISO de León COLÓN Playa Isla Damas Bomba Playa San Miguel Curú Pozos Corralillo Atirro Platanillo Boca del río Estrella JUAN VIÑAS TURRIALBA Isla Tortuga Pejibaye ESCAZÚ Pacuare Río Río Savegre Canaán P.N. Carara SAN IGNACIO Orosi QUEPOS Beverly Cerro Chirripó Playa Coyote Jabillo Penshurt RivasRío Banano Bijagual Tulares Río Candelaria San Cristobal Isla Cedros Playa Cahuita San Ramón Sur Tambor Playa Tárcoles Tapantí R.V.S. La Marta Playa Tivives Tarbacia ASERRÍ La Suiza Moravia P. Internacional de la Amistad Río Ario Quebrada Punta Islita Zapote P.N. Cahuita CARTAGO Playa Espadilla RíoSan Chirripó Andrés Ario Playa Tambor Alto Paquera PandoraSan Rafael PURISCALPto. Vargas Tucurrique Savegre SAN ISIDRO Playa Ario Agujas Ganado Delicias Concepción CarrilloLa Lucha Isla Negritos Río Estrella Playa Manuel Antonio Río Chirripó Atlántico Río Tárcoles Cahuita PARAISO Cobano COSTA RICA Playa San Miguel Curú Pozos Tarbaca Corralillo Atirro Platanillo DEL GENERAL PUNTA LEONA Pejibaye Playa Savegre Matapalo Boca del río Estrella SAN PABLO Isla Tortuga Orosi P.N. Manuel Antonio Peñas Playa Santa Teresa Montezuma Río Pirris Playa Coyote R.F. Río Macho P.N. Carara SAN IGNACIO Penshurt Marina Los Sueños Chirraca SAN MARCOS Empalme Pto Viejo Palmares Blancas Copey RíoPunta CoclesCandelariaPlaya Mansanillo San Cristobal Hatillo Isla Herradura Herradura Arriba Bijagual Playa Chiquita San Playa Cahuita Cañon R.B. Hitoy-Cerere Tulares Playa Uva Playa Matapalo Playa Montezuma Playa Herradura Rain Forest SANTA MARÍA Tambor Playa Tárcoles PUNTA MONA Tapantí R.V.S. La Marta Barú Pedro Mal País P.N. Tapantí - MacizoRío Ario Cerro de la Muerte Quebrada Platanillo P.N. Cahuita Cabuya Aerial Tram Tulín Ario Playa Tambor Río Telire Uatsi Bribrí AltoR.V.S. Gandoca Pandora Pto. Vargas Surubres Playa Ario Agujas La Lucha R.V.S. Barú (Pacific) R.B Cerro Ganado Delicias ConcepciónManzanillo Río Estrella Río ConventoCahuita Playa de Jacó JACÓ Cedral Shiroles Río Sixaola Boca del río RíoPlaya Chirripó AtlánticoBarú DominicalRío Barú Río Las Vueltas Ujarras Nápoles Cobano PUNTA LEONA Gandoca Sixaola Playa Dominical R. Cabo Blanco Isla Cabo Blanco Playa Hermosa Parrita SAN PABLO Playa Santa Teresa Montezuma BRATSI Río Pirris R.F. Río Macho Volcán PUNTA JUDAS Julieta PARRITA Marina Los Sueños Chirraca SAN MARCOS Empalme Pto Viejo Playa Esterillos Paso Real Copey SalitrePunta Cocles Playa Mansanillo P.N. Chirripó Isla Herradura Herradura Arriba Río Ceibo Playa Chiquita Playa Bejuco Playa Montezuma Sixaola Cañon R.B. Hitoy-Cerere Playa Uva R.F. Los Santos División Playa HerraduraRío Coen SANTA MARÍA PUNTA MONA Playa Palma Rain Forest P.N. Tapantí - Macizo Cerro de la Muerte Playa Hermosa Pejibaye BUENOS AIRES Paquita Río Naranjo Mal PaísPiedra Playa Palo Seco Santa Eduviges CabuyaSan Gerardo Aerial Tram Tulín UvitaRío Telire Uatsi Bribrí R.V.S. Gandoca (Pacific) Surubres R.B Cerro PUNTA UVITA ManzanilloCabagra Playa Isla Damas Playa de Jacó JACÓ Cedral Playa Ballena Shiroles Río Sixaola Boca del río Río Las Vueltas Río Savegre Canaán Cerro Chirripó Nápoles P.N. Marino Ballena Gandoca Sixaola QUEPOS R. CaboRivas Blanco Isla Cabo Blanco Playa Hermosa Parrita Playa Piñuelas Trinidad San Ramón Sur Aguila Brujo P. Internacional de la Amistad PARRITA Playa Ventanas BRATSI R.F. Las Tablas Playa Espadilla Río Chirripó PUNTA JUDAS Julieta Abajo Savegre SAN ISIDRO Playa Esterillos Paso Real P.N. Chirripó Terraba PANAMÁ Playa Manuel Antonio Playa Bejuco Playa Tortuga Sixaola DEL GENERAL R.F. Los Santos División Río Coen Coronado COSTA RICA Matapalo Playa Palma Potrero Playa Savegre Paquita Río Naranjo Piedra Colinas P.N. Isla del Coco P.N. Manuel Antonio Peñas Playa Palo Seco Santa Eduviges San Gerardo Grande Palmares Blancas Playa Isla Damas SCALE 1:200,000 Playa Matapalo Hatillo San Barú Río Savegre Canaán Platanillo Pedro QUEPOS Cerro Chirripó Palmar Norte R.V.S. Barú Rivas Río Convento San Ramón Sur Playa Barú DominicalRío Barú Ujarras P. Internacional de la Amistad Palmar Sur Coto Brus Playa Dominical Playa Espadilla Río Chirripó CORTÉZ Savegre SAN ISIDRO BOCA CHICA Río Terraba Volcán Playa Manuel Antonio Jabillo COSTA RICA Salitre DEL GENERAL Gutierrez Río Ceibo Matapalo BOCA ZACATE Humedal P.N. Manuel Antonio Playa Savegre Peñas Braun Playa Hermosa Pejibaye BUENOS AIRES ManglaresTérraba-Sierpe Uvita Palmares Blancas Sierpe PUNTA UVITA Cabagra Playa Matapalo Hatillo San Río Coto Brus Playa Ballena Barú Platanillo Pedro BOCA GUARUMAL Sabanilla P.N. Marino Ballena Playa Piñuelas www.ticotimes.net Trinidad Aguila R.V.S. Barú Playa Ventanas Brujo R.F. Las Tablas Río Barú Río Convento SAN VITO Sabalito Abajo Playa Barú Dominical Ujarras Isla Violín Terraba PANAMÁ Playa Dominical Chacarita Located approximately Playa Tortuga Coronado 480 km southwest Colinas Potrero Volcán Playa Colorada P.N. Piedras P.N. Isla del Coco Grande Salitre Río Chocuaco Río Ceibo Mogos Blancas Cañas of Costa Rica Drake Agua Buena Gordas SCALE 1:200,000 Playa Hermosa Pejibaye BUENOS AIRES Esquinas Palmar Norte Uvita R.B. Isla BAHIA DRAKE Laguna PUNTA UVITA del Caño Cabagra Chocuaco Rincón Playa Ballena Río Claro CORTÉZ Palmar Sur Coto Brus Playa R.V.S. Golfito Río Terraba P.N. Marino Ballena Playa Piñuelas BOCA CHICA Jabillo Trinidad Aguila San Josecito Playa Ventanas Brujo San PedrilloR.F. Las Tablas GOLFITO BOCA ZACATE Humedal Gutierrez Abajo GOLFO Playa Cacao NEILY Térraba-Sierpe Braun Terraba PANAMÁ LEGEND PROTECTED AREAS Manglares Playa Tortuga PUNTA LLORONA DULCE Coto 47 Sierpe Coronado P.N. Corcovado BOCA GUARUMAL Río Coto Brus Colinas Potrero P.N. Isla del Coco Pan American Highway P.N. National Park Sabanilla Grande Laguna Primary Highways Corcovado Playa Zancudo R.B. Biological Reserve SAN VITO Sabalito SCALE 1:200,000 Isla Violín Zancudo Canoas Located approximately Primary Roads Chacarita Palmar Norte Playa PUERTO Pueblo Laguna R. Reserve Corcovado Colorado Secondary Roads Playa Colorada Pavo JIMÉNEZ Nuevo 480 km southwest Río Chocuaco P.N. Piedras Playa Platanares Unpaved Roads R.F. Forest Reserve Mogos Blancas Cañas CORTÉZ Palmar Sur Coto Brus of Costa Rica Drake Agua Buena Gordas BOCA CHICA Río Terraba Sirena Madrigal Trail B.N. National Forest Esquinas Jabillo Carate Agua Playa Pavones La Cuesta R.B. Isla BAHIA DRAKE Laguna Laurel Gas Station del Caño Chocuaco Rincón BOCA ZACATE Humedal Gutierrez Buena R.V.S. National Wildlife Refuge Río Claro Térraba-Sierpe BraunPlaya Provincial capital Playa R.V.S. Golfito Manglares Carate Playa Carbonera San Josecito Sierpe González Large towns San Pedrillo GOLFITO Río Coto Brus Viquez GOLFO Playa Cacao NEILY BOCA GUARUMAL Sabanilla Turtle Protection Area Higo LEGEND PROTECTED AREAS Small towns PUNTA LLORONA DULCE Coto 47 CABO MATAPALO P.N. Corcovado SAN VITO Sabalito Volcano Surfing Spots Isla Violín Pan American Highway P.N. National Park Laguna PUNTA BANCO Located approximately Corcovado Chacarita Primary Highways R.B. Biological Reserve International Airport Rain Forest Aerial Tram Playa Zancudo 480 km southwest Zancudo Canoas Playa Colorada Primary Roads Sites Playa PUERTO Pueblo Laguna Río Chocuaco P.N. Piedras R. Reserve Airstrip Colorado Mogos Cañas Secondary Roads of Costa Rica Corcovado Pavo JIMÉNEZ Nuevo Blancas (Paradise Air Destination) Playa Platanares Drake Agua Buena Gordas Unpaved Roads R.F. Forest Reserve Esquinas Sirena R.B. Isla BAHIA DRAKE Laguna Madrigal Agua Rincón Trail B.N. National Forest Carate Playa Pavones La Cuesta del Caño Chocuaco Río Claro Buena Laurel Playa R.V.S. Golfito Gas Station R.V.S. National Wildlife Refuge Playa Provincial capital Carate Playa Carbonera San Josecito González San Pedrillo GOLFITO Large towns Viquez GOLFO Playa Cacao NEILY Higo Small towns Turtle Protection Area LEGEND PROTECTED AREAS PUNTA LLORONA DULCE Coto 47 CABO MATAPALO P.N. Corcovado Volcano Surfing Spots Pan American Highway P.N. National Park PUNTA BANCO Laguna International Airport Corcovado Rain Forest Aerial Tram Primary Highways R.B. Biological Reserve Playa Zancudo Sites Zancudo Canoas Airstrip Primary Roads Playa PUERTO Laguna (Paradise Air Destination) R. Reserve Pueblo Colorado Secondary Roads Corcovado Pavo JIMÉNEZ Nuevo Playa Platanares Unpaved Roads R.F. Forest Reserve PUNTA BURICA Sirena Madrigal Trail B.N. National Forest Carate Agua Playa Pavones La Cuesta Buena Laurel Gas Station R.V.S. National Wildlife Refuge Playa Provincial capital Carate Playa Carbonera González Large towns Viquez Turtle Protection Area Higo Small towns CABO MATAPALO Volcano Surfing Spots PUNTA BANCO International Airport Rain Forest Aerial Tram PUNTA BURICA Airstrip Sites (Paradise Air Destination)

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Shining a light on good deeds:

The Costa Rica USA Foundation’s Fundación Costa Rica - Estados Unidos para la Cooperación philanthropy news section Katja Bader and the animals of Jacó

Mitzi Stark THE TICO TIMES

nimal life in the Central Pacific coastal community of Jacó turned around completely in 1998 with the arrival of Katja Bader. Spay and neuter campaigns, health checks, educational programs in the schools, and high- wayA signs urging drivers to go slow and brake for wildlife are a few of the things Bader has organized in the 20 years she has lived here. Bader comes from Warsaw, Poland but spent many years living in Germany and her only prior experience helping ani- “Education is a key element in ensuring that animals re- mals was as a weekend volunteer at a shelter. She was on her ceive the respect they so need and deserve,” agrees Bader. way to Ecuador to work in a kids’ project; when that didn’t A rescue and adoption program is also a part of McKee’s pan out, she came to Costa Rica. plans. Just seeing all the dogs in the streets spurred her into help- “We don’t have a shelter, but we don’t give up,” says Bad- ing. er. “With help from supporters we find homes for 500 animals “Females in heat, males following, fighting, getting hit by each year.” There is also a ‘foster’ program for those who can- cars, and no veterinarian in the area,” she says, remembering not take in animals but will sponsor one with funding. the challenges. She and a few friends began by feeding dogs Wildlife enjoys better living conditions, too, as Bader and then decided to get them spayed, one by one. and her group came up with a project to prevent the deaths But because so many of the dogs were in poor health and of thousands of wild animals, monkeys, jaguars, and ocelots under-nourished, the first two died. “We were so -discour from being hit by cars and left to die on roadsides. First there aged,” she said. were the “I Brake for Animals” bumper stickers to alert driv- Then she met Bruno. Bruno was hit by a car and badly ers. Then came pet-friendly T shirts and a campaign with taxi injured and Bader took him in, driving him to a veterinarian in drivers to promote pet friendly driving. the central valley. That is where she met Christine Crawford, Brightly colored highway signs, designed by artist Ailene who introduced her to the McKee spay and neuter program Cubero, remind drivers to slow down and be cautious in areas – a method of operating with a small incision that makes it around national parks and forests. easier to operate and for the animals to recover. Bader and her It’s incredible what has all come about from one woman’s friends named their new group Asociación Pro Bienestar An- efforts, but Bader shares the credit with her volunteers and veterinarians who have helped by giving time, funding and imal, but it is usually refered to as McKee Jacó. Bruno, who McKee came to the rescue, sending out a call for food, medi- foster homes to make life better for animals. The list of vol- is actually a founder of APPA, recently died at the age of 15. cine, blankets, kitchen supplies, money, whatever. And people unteers, businesses and organizations that have helped is too The next big break came when veterinarian Sergio Brenes responded. They were able to spay and neuter all the animals long to list but all have endured the long hours, the suffering, moved into the area. His specialty was small animals, and Bad- except for a few who were very old, and provide health care bad weather conditions and the discomfort of driving miles er, with a small band of volunteers began holding spay-neuter and food for all plus help doña Gaby get back on her feet. with animals in the car to make the Jacó area a better place to campaigns. They continue holding campaigns wherever there “It looked like an impossible task, but we did it,” says live, for people and pets. is a space. Bader. “We’ve had campaigns in a funeral home, a church, a Education programs are important. Sharing the World with Learn more about McKee Jacó: facebook.com/mckee.jaco. school. We’ve had campaigns in Barranca, where the people Animals is a program designed for schools to show children Disclaimer: The Costa Rica USA Foundation for Cooperation sometimes have only a few hundred colons to spare but want the importance of having animals around. (CRUSA) and Amigos of Costa Rica sponsor the Tico Times their dogs and cats to be healthy and live better. We average This program reaches about 1,200 children a year. Special Changemakers Section to provide a space for stories and in- about 1,000 operations a year.” events during each year are fun and teach animal awareness: formation about philanthropic work in Costa Rica. CRUSA Sometimes they deal with unusual cases. Hurricane he Golden Paw award is given to someone who has shown and Amigos do not endorse any of the organizations, individ- Nate caused bad weather and flooding in nearby Parrita and love and responsibility toward animals. doña Gaby’s little neighborhood store was hit hard. So were A pet festival brings out dogs and owners to show off uals, fundraising solicitations or opinions shared in this space the 19 dogs she keeps and the 62 homeless cats she feeds. But tricks. Brochures provide information on health and caring. unless otherwise stated. Mitzi Stark graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Mil- waukee with studies in social work and journalism. A longtime Want more stories about Costa Rican changemakers, philanthropies and communi- Tico Times contributor, she came to Costa Rica years ago for ty initiatives? Visit the Costa Rica Changemakers Section, sponsored by CRUSA and a change of pace and still live on a coffee farm near Alajuela. Amigos of Costa Rica, at ticotimes.net/changemakers for weekly philanthropy news. She’s also a volunteer helping transporting cats and dogs to Or join the conversation at facebook.com/groups/CRChangemakers. spay-neuter campaigns in the Alajuela area and once had 8 cats, 2 dogs and 5 people in her old Land Cruiser. Spanish Immersion Programs

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KATE HANLEY The Tico Times Courtesy of Artify Jacó

JACÓ – The latest artist to unleash his tecture and Urbanism at the University of What kind of music do you like to listen to professional talent through Artify Jacó, Chile. I graduated as a designer. while you paint and in general? a project that promotes the arts in Costa Which artists have inspired you and I love all kinds of music, especially if it adds to my concen- Rica’s Central Pacific, is Chilean muralist influenced your style? tration and gives me energy. This last time my playlist consisted Diego Roa Castillo. I like various artists from diverse dis- of electronic music, deep house and techno. It puts my mind in a Artify Jacó is both a movement ciplines. I enjoy photography very much good state of trance while also being very present. launched in 2016 as a collaboration be- as well as architecture, sculpture, cinema, Being in Costa Rica connects me with Latin, acoustic and tween Stewart Invierno and Emily Easton music – and, of course, painting. I feel reggae music, but of course the sounds of nature are so present Reyes. Wendy Greenwald joined the ini- that I have a bit of influence from all the that it is impossible not to want to spend time listening to the sea tiative and the three street art aficionados creative disciplines. Living in such a glo- or to the sounds of the forest. ignited a mission to beautify the Jacó balized world, we have access to so much How long have you been painting murals and community through murals painted on the human talent. why do you like this genre of painting? walls of local businesses. I favor teachers like Da Vinci or Mi- Successful installments by such re- chaelangelo but also contemporaries like I have been painting murals since 1998. I like to paint murals nowned artists as Farid Rueda, Jade Rivera Mike Dargas, Eloy Morales, and Guiller- in public [spaces] because it gives me the chance to share and and Fio Silva have drawn extensive atten- mo Lorca. Of course, all the contemporary intervene in places where I can reach many people, giving life tion and praise on local, national and inter- artists and festivals that revolve around the to spaces that seemed to have no purpose and injecting energy national levels. world’s street art circuit are also influen- through the vibration of the colors to change the landscape. Being Roa Castlilo was commissioned tial. able to intervene in the city on a larger scale gives a sense of par- through funds raised at the Artify Fund- ticipation in the community and at the same time inspires others raiser held this past May at Grafitti Re- What does this mural mean to to create and see reality from the perspective of another human stro Café and Wine Bar in Jacó Walk. He you? being. I believe that murals and public art open us to dialogue and completed the spectacular acrylic and “Mujer Sagrada” is very important participation in community where we give identity and value to spray mixed media piece entitled “Mujer since it marks a process of interal transfor- our cities. Sagrada, Pura Vida Pura Sana” (“Sacred mation to a life based on energy conscious- I want to thank Wendy and Stewart for opening a space for Woman, Pure Life, Pure Health”) this past ness. The representation of sacred feminin- my work in the beautiful city of Jacó. ity and the symbology related to nature and Friday. Diego Roa Castillo will be in Costa Rica until October 3, as he love are part of the iconography integrated The talented and humble artist sat has received some commissioned work since starting of the mu- into the painting. down with The Tico Times to share part of ral in Jacó; he is interested in another large project while he is The mural represents my first mile- his journey which led him to Costa Rica. here. Upon his return to Chile he will begin work on a mural in stone in Central America and undoubtedly Excerpts follow. Santiago located in the 13-story Plaza Italia, entitled “América.” gives a boost to my international career as Follow him on instagram @diegoroacastillo where you can also How would you describe the city where you an artist by the hand of ArtifyJacó, uniting me with other world- contact him with inquiries. grew up? class commissioned artists such as Farid Rueda and Jade Rivera. I am from Machali in Rancagua, a city south of Santiago in Artify Jacó is a nonprofit volunteer group that offers many ways Chile. The city where I come from is surrounded by mountains Can you share some of your impressions of to donate and support visiting artists. They would love to hear with snow in winter and grape fields in the summer. In the moun- Costa Rica and the community of Jacó? from anyone interested in learning more about helping this artis- tain range there is copper mining and a lot of architecture in the Costa Rica is a paradise on earth: beautiful people, delicious tic cause with a lot of heart and soul. fields. fresh food, abundant nature and a super positive energy. The more Kate Hanley is the owner of Pura Vida Board Gear and resides Santiago is where I work on most of my projects and where I I know the country, the more I fall in love with it. Jacó has a most of the year in Playa Jacó. She enjoys teaching and freelance have lived for the majority of my career. A few years ago I made privileged location with a community and people from all over writing and especially connecting with both residents and visitors the transition to my other favorite city on the coast in Pichilemu, the world full of culture, color, sport. I see and have met cheerful of the beach town’s diverse community. Connect with her on Ins- a quieter place with the best waves to surf. people always willing to share and have a good time. I am very grateful to Jacó and how I have been welcomed with open arms. tagram @puravidaboardgear. Tell us a bit about your history as a muralist. Describe the recent experience with the Are you self-taught or did you study in an art “Weekend Arts Spotlight” presents Sunday interviews students from the local elementary school academy? with artists who are from, working in, or inspired by Cos- Ficus Tree who came to visit you on site. I started painting when I was young, mostly graffiti and mu- ta Rica, ranging from writers and actors to dancers and rals with my friends. Many of them were already in college and Children are super cool, especially because they always want musicians. Do you know of an artist we should consider, they showed me magazines, design and information software to paint freely. Expressing their ideas on large spaces makes them whether a long-time favorite or an up-and-comer? Email with topics related to street art. When I turned 18, I went to live very happy. Art teacher Hannah was very kind and always present to us at [email protected]. in Santiago and started to study Design at the Faculty of Archi- guide her students throughout the experience. We all had a fun day.

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Over One Acre of Land with Fantastic Views - La Tigra SUNRISE $29,000 · Over One Acre of Land with Fantastic Views of mountains, valleys, plains, forest and farms, with end of the road privacy, bordering Monte Verde Con- MOUNTAIN servation Property in the La Tigra area, not far from La Fortuna. The graded house site is situated on a ridge- top with a power pole and water available at the bot- FARM tom of the property. The higher elevation provides cooler, more comfortable temperatures with zephyr breezes making life in the tropics even better. Far away from the hustle and PURISCAL $172,000 bustle of the city, the home site provides an ideal setting for those wishing to commune Main House - 1 Bedroom 1 with nature but still have the convenience of a municipal road, power and water. The Pura 1/2Bath · 1,356 Square Feet Vida feeling is enhanced here with a distinctly Costa Rican ambiance. Wildlife abounds in · Guest House - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath · 484 the adjacent Monte Verde Conservancy and the sound of the stream at the bottom of the Square Feet · Land - 11.3 hectares (28 acres) forested valley can be heard in the distance. Birds and monkeys can be seen and heard in The main house has a very open design of a the forest. Orchids and bromeliads hang from the trees. floor plan of two rectangles separated bya If you are interested in owning this unique property, contact Jim at [email protected] large, enclosed atrium. One side of the house is the area for kitchen, dining and living room. The other side is for the bedroom, large bath, large walk-in closet and sitting area. It has one Jungle River Cabin – Sierpe bedroom, but could be converted to smaller $149,000 · The property is on a river, Estero Azul, and rooms by the addition of walls. The location, measures around 1.75 acres. Half an acre is a tidal marsh two hours (70 km, 42 miles) from San Jose on the river bank. The rest of the lot sits on high ground and one hour from the Pacific beaches, places and has remained well above the rising waters of two it at easy access to cultural, recreational and major floods during the course of the last 10 years. The professional services. The border of the national home is unique. This beautiful cabin was lovingly hand park, La Cangreja, is just a kilometer away. built from very rare, exotic and expensive hardwood Scarlet macaws fly overhead as they travel a harvested from mountain farms in the area. It measures 665 square feet, and with the large biological corridor. Some people prefer to live in covered porch, the total footprint is 1000 square feet. It has one bedroom, one bath and a cities, but for those who enjoy tranquility, pure large great room, and the bedroom is around 180 square feet and is closed with AC. The rest air, organic farming possibilities, a breathtaking of the home is screened with black tiny-mesh super screen. The structure was specifically view and an affordable cost, this would be just designed for the wet weather and the occasional earthquake. The entire home is elevated right. The small Costa Rican town of Puriscal is to keep air circulation moving around the structure, during the wet rainy season. It sits on 45 minutes away. overbuilt 42 steel pillars set into one meter depth concrete forms. There is also a drainage ditch dug around the perimeter of the lot to allow for quick drainage during the rainy season. Contact Chris Thompson, [email protected] Info at [email protected]

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Place your classified online and in print by calling THE TICO TIMES CLASSIFIEDS (506) 4000 0838 or writing to [email protected] BUSINESS FOR SALE LEGAL SERVICES in the biologically richest habitat BEAUTIFUL HOUSE FOR SALE 2 km East of the Catholic Church on Earth; the lowland tropical rain- IN SANTO TOMAS HEREDIA of Birrisito. 4,919 square me- forest. Where roads go, rainfor- Fully furniture, 2 level house, 6 ters. Completely flat land, with a SPORT FISHING BUSINESS MURILLO & ASSOCIATES, EF- ests disappear for miles in every FOR SALE FECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO YOUR bdrms, 4 bath, 2 kitchen, 2 car very slight slope in a 20% of the direction, thus Finca El Bejuco is garage. Info @ 6023-4878, 6413- land. Space provided for field in- Established fishing business with LEGAL ISSUES rare in that through historical acci- 5134 stallation sports (soccer, a 30’ charter boat in excellent con- Do you have any process at Trib- dent, the rainforest persists up to Furniture apartment for rent in Ala- tennis, basketball, volleyball) or dition with all permits and fishing utación Directa and do not know a major road, with municipal water juela downtown Very safe, security swimming pool. Fruit trees and license. The boat is located in Ma- what to do? Are you looking for advice on tax- and telephone and electric lines. It chambers, 1 bathroom, 1 bdrms, other large trees. Land covered rina Pez Vela in Quepos and with es and tax policies? We are your may be the most accessible low- 75 mts, small garden, living and with grass. The entire perimeter is a contract for the slip rental. solution! We have more than 20 land rainforest in Costa Rica. dining room, includes cables TV, surrounded with fence (poles and Price $115 k. For more informa- years of experience at your ser- Ideal for an ecotourism business internet, Price $490 monthly. No mesh livestock of 1.5 meters high) tion contact the owner at Max.Go- vice! Contac us: (506) 4000-1368 offering a rainforest hike or walk, parking. and trees. [email protected] or if you just want to live close to Info @ Rocio Murillo 8839-3255, 2 houses (Main House and An- nature. [email protected] nexed House [guests or surveil- JOB OFFERED REAL ESTATE FOR 20.86 hectares (51.55 acres) of lance]). SALE mostly primary lowland tropical PROPERTY FOR SALE, FIVE Main House: Ground floor: 226 SALES VIA COMPUTER CON- rainforest MINUTES FROM LAKE ARENAL square meters. Garage 2 vehicles. TACT, MSV PROPERTIES 8 room screened-in house de- Lake Arenal property sale capti- Large indoor corridor that sur- BEAUTIFUL QUINTA FOR SALE If you are interested in working on signed for the climate: three bed- vating landscape up on the hill, rounds the house. (3500 Sq Meters - almost 1 acre) rooms, one full bath, large living five minutes from the lake. Near Living room, dining room, kitchen your computer for a U.S.-based with a view of the Arenal Volca- room, one sealed air-conditioned schools and businesses, price to area (complete furniture on the real estate investment company, no, located 1.5 hour drive (85 room, large kitchen, and laundry be negotiated. 7000m2.Rosalina floor and simply apply by using the link be- Km) from Alajuela,. The Quinta room. Designed and constructed Owens 1-(832) 985-5406 aerial, wood and green granite). low. The work will be about 20 - 30 includes a 500 sq ft covered gath- to be expanded with a second Sanitary service and bathroom hours per week. Applicants must ering area (“rancho”) with a full floor, and is thus suitable for a ma- APARTMENT FOR SALE IN SA- (shower). be self-motivated, sales-orient- kitchen, dining and living room jor renovation into a much larger BANA NORTE Battery and washing area (con- ed individuals who can follow up area and 1 bathroom; a 1 bed- structure more suitable for a B&B. 350 m North of La Sabana Park room/1 Bath cottage both built nections ready for washing ma- with our clients, as well as other and National Stadium. Located with semi-precious woods; and an A connected adjacent outbuilding people who have showed inter- within a condominium of 10 apart- outdoor wood burning stove and with two half baths. Small out- est in selling their properties. This building housing well and pressur- ments. Beautiful view to the hills is a great job if you are traveling, ized water system. and surrounded by trees. because you can work from any- Fruit trees and plants: orange, 127.10 square meters. Garage 2 where in the world! We also prefer papayas, cacao, banana, coco- vehicles, 1 indoor and 1 outdoor. applicants who have English as nut, guanábano, mango, nance, Living room, dining room, kitchen their native language. Clicking on jocote, yellow gusbavana, pineap- area, 3 sanitary services and bath- the application link will take you ple, and others room (shower). to a portal where you will answer Other botanicals: Banisteriop- 1 main and big room with sanitary 6 short questions (recorded inter- sis, Psychotria, Virola, Anadenan- service, bathroom (shower), ja- view). Please complete ASAP, as thera, Brugmansia cuzzi, walk-in closet, and 1 addi- we are looking to hire soon. If you Flora and fauna typical of Sara- tional closet. 1 studio room with library and clos- have any questions, send me a piquí (located 2.1 miles from the et. private message, or call: famous Organization for Tropical chine and dryer). Cellar. Rustic grill; a 30x15 foot built-in pool, a 1 additional room with sanitary 1-332-333-318! LINK: HTTPS:// Studies biological research sta- ceramic floor (inside the house). Jacuzzi area, and separate ser- tion, Finca La Selva, which has in- services and bathroom (shower). hire.li/aaa433f Fireplace with rustic screen, wood vice quarters and warehouse. ventoried the local flora and fauna Wood floor. holder and tools for The grounds have lush gardens https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Battery and washing area (con- manipulate the stove. D A H E R, CONSULTING & with many shade trees and fruit La_Selva_Biological_Station#Flo- nections ready for washing ma- Top floor: 92 square meters. orchards. The area is frequent- ACCOUNTING SERVICES ra_and_fauna) chine and Wood floor. ed by many exotic birds (limpets, More than 20 years of experience Diverse forest habitats: swamps, dryer). Sink. 3 rooms (currently 2 of them toucans, scarlet macaws, and oro- in the Accounting-Financial and springs, streams, hills, valleys, Balcony, totally under roof, excel- joined). Each room has a cabinet pendulas among others). Suitable Administrative field. Providing Pro- rock faces lent panoramic, with for closet. for rest and relaxation. Tucked fessional Services, in Accounting, Extensive trail system (see map) sliding windows around its perim- Sanitary service and bathroom away 3 blocks from the main road Taxes, Tax Returns, Accounting with raised paths through swamps eter (shower). (702) and 500 ft walk from the San Update, and Others Consultan- and bridges over streams Main iron gate. Wide corridors overlooking the Lorenzo River. Nearby attractions: Contiguous with extensive areas Services: water (hot water tank), cies, for the Small and Medium El Picadero Restaurant at Ran- first floor. of protected forest, located in the electricity, telephone, Internet, sat- Business (PYME), in the different cho Ecuestre Hermanos Lopez Space for stay. narrowest passage of the Me- ellite television, taxes per day. activities: Commercial, Industrial, (1 Km); La Fortuna (40 Km); 5 Balcony, totally under roof, excel- Liens: free of liens, currently 2 Tourism (Hotels and Restaurants, km from Santa Clara and 10 km soamerican Biological Corridor lent panoramic, with mortgages, which are at day with Adventures Tours) Company of from Florencia in San Carlos. Info (Wikipedia) and the San Juan-La sliding windows around its perim- payments and on behalf of the Services and Employee Associa- at [email protected] o por Selva Biological Corridor. eter Road frontage, electric lines, mu- owners. tions and Others. Whatsapp al +506-8333-7040 Annex House: one floor, 57.4 nicipal water and well water, tele- Price: $176,600.00 NEGOTIABLE square meters of construction. SERVICES OBJETIVE: Good Ac- FINCA EL BEJUCO, CHILA- phone lines DIRECTLY WITH OWNERS. Dining room. counting can be a tool to analyze MATE, SARAPIQUI, HEREDIA, 150 m to the Sarapiquí river Appraisal: available. Sink. and reach the proposed objectives COSTA RICA Walking distance, ~500 m, to su- Contact Information: (506) 6055- 2 rooms. by your Company. Price: $482,000 ($2.31 per square permarket 1048 or virgilioa.escobar@gmail. Sanitary service and shower. CLOSING TAX SOON. meter) Located in the center of the small com Wide corridor to the front with cof- Contact us, we can help you: • Property Type: lowland rainforest rural community of Chilamate, fered ceiling. Phones: 8607-2978, 8404-2783 ecological reserve with house Sarapiquí, Heredia, Costa Rica, PROPERTY FOR SALE IN Security: Annex House for surveil- José Daniel Hernández H, E-mail: Finca El Bejuco offers the luxury Contact: Tom Ray, tomray000@ PARAISO, BIRRISITO, PARRU- lance. [email protected], Accountant of nature as it can be found only gmail.com, 405-203-0703 AZ IN CARTAGO Main iron gates. 2018 SPECIAL PRINT EDITION 23

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Bars on all the windows of the two Construction Area: 2153 square email me at [email protected] ing rural town just 30 minutes from 506- 8535- 6112 houses and on the inside of feet the capital; close to Alajuela (SJO the cellar, as well as in the laundry Located in San Luis, Tilarán (5km Airport, Poas Volcano and La Gar- 2 BEDROOMS CONDO FOR room. from downtown). REAL ESTATE FOR ita -Martino Spa and ZooAve), 1 LEASE IN PRESTIGIOUS Own alarm in operation, with sen- Walking distance to Lake Arenal. RENT mile away from Route 27 ramp BOSQUE REAL II, CONCASA, sors in all internal and external Awesome views to Arenal Volca- which will save you lots of time SAN RAFAEL DE ALAJUELA rooms and corridors. no, Blue Bay and Lake Arenal. but avoiding the traffic jams and 6th floor, with spectacular views CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR THE Street lighting and wide-ranging Ceilings built with finest woods get you quicker to the beautiful and weather, gated community BETTER, NO STRESS, NO HAS- with porter, pristine pools, shop- lamp inside the property. from Guanacaste, modern cottage SLES ESCAZU COSTA RICA ping center, gym and bus service Pet house: Excellent construc- style. HAS IT ALL! in and out of the property to San tion, wide, very safe and under Construction made 100% of con- Studio apartments from $325 Jose, 2 parking spots, balcony, 2 shade of tree. crete, as per Costa Rican Con- $350 $425 $550 per month cable bathrooms. Also refrigerator, stove Services: water (hot water tank), struction Regulation. tv /wifi/ hot water/private bath/in and washer. $600 month U.S electricity, telephone, Internet, sat- 2 Floors (Large Room in 1st Floor, house services/laundry/ taxi. Dollars plus deposit. One year ellite television (Sky), water tank 2 Bedrooms, 1 and ½ bathrooms, Let us show you how to live well lease renewable and negotiable. 1050 liters (ready to install), taxes Living Room, Dining Room, Kitch- for under $1000 a month, see the Call Roger in Dallas, Tx at 0-214- per day. en with wooden furniture) rainforest,volcanos, beaches and 586-6117 or roger.valdivia@ya- Liens: free of liens, currently 1 Terraces with nice views at 1st and more! hoo.com, if you include your ph single mortgage, which is at day 2nd floor. Custom tours or just relax en- number I will call you back instead. with payments and on behalf of PRICE: $140.000 joy the perfect climate, fresh air, the owner. 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