central america
Central America, once home to the Mayan Civilization, offers a Wander-worthy mix of old and modern.
The Arts. . the Culture. . the Theatre. . the Music. . the Museums. . the Dances. .
Although the temptation is there to spend your time here in Costa Rica on a beach, hiking in the jungles, climbing a volcano or two or enjoying a coffee plantation tour, do not forget to carve away some free time studying this country's many rich cultural offerings. . the arts, their museums, the theater, its music and so much more.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
The Tiny Squirrel Monkeys of Costa Rica. .
The tiniest of the Costa Rican monkey species is the Central American squirrel monkey. The adult males weigh a little less than 2 pounds. Adult females are even smaller, weighing in at about 1 1/2 pounds! The Central American squirrel monkey has the smallest living range of any Costa Rican monkey, spending their time only in secondary forests and primary forests in the Central & Southern Pacific coastal areas and on the Pacific coast of Panama, very close to the southern border of Costa Rica. In 2008, the International Union for Conservation of Nature changed its conservation status to "vulnerable" after rating it "endangered" since 1982. The Central American squirrel monkey is most often seen in Manuel Antonio National Park and Corcovado National Park.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
Nature's Alarm Clock. .The Howler Monkeys of Costa Rica!
When I was growing up and in elementary school, I had my trusty, windup alarm clock right by my bedside. . about six inches from my left ear! This thing was huge. It was the kind that had a lot of chrome on it. The bell was situated on the top of the clock base. . and when it was time, two big hammers on either side of the bell started dancing the Watusi! There was NO WAY that I was sleeping through that sound. From K through 12, I was NEVER late for school.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
If the Toucans, the Volcanoes, the Coffee or the Beaches Don't Get You Excited About Costa Rica, then the Watermelon Will!
What does Costa Rica mean to you? When you're away for a little while, what do you miss the most? The beaches, the day trips to all corners of the country, the coffee plantation tours, hiking up a volcano. . walking through the dense jungle, absorbing all of its sounds and smells? Yes, yes, yes, yes AND YES!
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
Write A New Chapter in Your Story About a Happy Life Here in Costa Rica!
Do you live here in Costa Rica already? Are you settled in? Is everything going well for you so far? Better than expected? Have you learned all about the "Pura Vida" lifestyle and how it is so very magical? Making some great friends? Comfortable in the situation in which you live? Do you miss your old life? Are you mad at yourself for not doing all of this sooner?
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
The Happy Planet Index. . How Costa Rica Always Seems to Score Big!
The Happy Planet Index measures what matters most in life. . sustainable well being for all involved. It shows all of us how well nations are doing at achieving long, happy, peaceful, sustainable lives.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
How Does Moving to Costa Rica Completely Change Your Life For the Better?
One cannot argue that when in Costa Rica, embedded deep in a jungle setting. . perhaps laying on the beach. . staring up at the sky. . we are in a rather good situation. Anyone want to challenge me on this simple scenario?
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
The Mysterious Stone Spheres of Costa Rica. .
The stone spheres of Costa Rica are an assortment of over 275 petrospheres, on the Diquís Delta and on Isla del Caño. They are also known as "bolas de piedra" (stone balls). The spheres are commonly attributed to the extinct Diquís culture, and they are, at times, referred to as the "Diquís Spheres". We'll try to sort out some questions for you in the next few minutes. Even researching this story, I did not find very much solid information on this subject. Everything seems to be "theory" or "conjecture". .
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
Would You Rather Have This Frog Staring at You or Your Boss Watching Your Every Move?
As you know by now, Costa Rica is a gorgeous country, bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. The Pacific Ocean cradles Costa Rica at the western edge and the Caribbean Sea butts up againsh our eastern shores. It is home to hundreds of thousands of different plant species & Costa Rica wildlife. But perhaps none are as popular as the country's red-eyed tree frog. Locals and visitors alike are always excited to get a quick glimpse of this gorgeous creature, making this little fella one of the country's most popular animals. You'll see an image like this on many of the advertisements touting Costa Rica as "one of the happiest countries on the planet", along with our colorful toucan and our always-smiling, two-toed and three-toed sloths.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
