Experiencing Semana Santa in Guanacaste Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is a significant time in Costa Rica, marked by traditions, religious ceremonies, and family gatherings. As schools close for the week leading up to Easter, and many take time off work, Las Catalinas, and the rest of Guanacaste ...
Seasonal Treats: Chiverre As Holy Week arrives in Las Catalinas, Costa Rican households begin the preparation of the chiverre, also known as the fig-leaf gourd. This fruit comes into season and takes center stage right in time for Easter, with its distinctive rich, sugary flavor gracing desserts ...
Rain or Shine: What is in Store for Town This Week Yesterday, Nicoya welcomed much-needed rainfall, breaking the spell of intense sunshine that had persisted for months. After a morning full of sunshine, just after 1:00 PM, the heavens opened, unleashing a thunderstorm accompanied by strong gusts ...
Remote Work Haven: Las Catalinas' Best Spots for Productivity As the world continues to embrace remote work, finding the perfect environment to stay productive while enjoying the flexibility of working from anywhere becomes paramount. In 2023, around 12.7% of full-time employees had transitioned to ...
A Guide to Tonight’s Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Get ready for a celestial spectacle tonight in Las Catalinas. On the night of March 24th to 25th, sky enthusiasts are in for a treat as a penumbral lunar eclipse graces town.
The Beauty of Guanacaste's Golden Hour In Las Catalinas, we continue to enjoy Guanacaste’s summer season. Temperatures persist in the high 30s (around 100°F), with light trade winds still moving through the area carrying the refreshing scent of salt air throughout town.
The Spirit of Play in Las Catalinas Take a walk down memory lane and imagine the days when children roamed freely, playing outside until the streetlights flickered on. For Charles Brewer, Las Catalinas’ founder, this nostalgic childhood vision inspired a mission to recreate that sense of freedom in ...
Guanacaste Greenery: Native Plants for Las Catalinas Exteriors When it comes to landscaping in Las Catalinas, it is hard to beat the beauty and resilience of native plants. Here are a few recommended species that thrive in the Guanacaste region:
Celebrating the International Day of Happiness Las Catalinas invites community members to join in celebrating the International Day of Happiness today. While it is a day to be happy, of course, it is also a moment to remember that happiness is a fundamental human goal. The UN declared March 20th ...
Green Beginnings: Welcoming New Team Members with Trees As of April, as part of a new Las Catalinas’ staff onboarding process, all new team members will have the opportunity to plant a tree in town’s farm, Finca La Estancia. The primary goal of this new activity is to promote the smooth integration ...
Town’s Charming Pathways Cobblestones, bricks, and tiles form the picturesque pathways and streets of Las Catalinas, and this aesthetic choice offers more than just visual appeal. These traditional materials have been intentionally selected to enhance the experience of walking through town.
Greenery in Town: Blending Beauty with Purpose When Las Catalinas was established, eighty percent of the acquired land was dedicated in perpetuity to the restoration of a tropical dry forest reserve. This deliberate decision enabled town to develop in symbiosis with its surroundings and maintain a ...
Witnessing Bioluminescence Along the Coastline Bioluminescence is one of the most breathtaking experiences in Costa Rica. This natural light show, created by a chemical reaction in a kind of plankton known as Dinoflagellates, illuminates the dark beaches along the country's Pacific Coast with a ...
Tamarindo International Surf Film Festival Today marks the beginning of the 2024 Tamarindo International Surf Film Festival. With its focus on surf culture and cinematic artistry, the festival celebrates the profound intricacies of the human experience through modern surf documentaries
A Look Ahead: Opportunities to Stay Social, Enjoy the Outdoors, and Nourish Your Body Las Catalinas hosts a variety of monthly events designed to foster community connections, encourage physical activity, and enhance the enjoyment of town life. Here is our shortlist of fun activities open to the ...
Ready to Roam: Las Catalinas Trails Open All Las Catalinas' hiking and biking trails are now fully open for exploration. Following scheduled maintenance on sections including A3-A5, A6-A5, and A5-I1-B7, these trails will be reopened today, offering an enhanced experience for outdoor enthusiasts.
Additionally you will receive our occasional newsletter. Absolute confidentiality. Never SPAM. You can unsubscribe at any time.