If you stroll through Town, you’ll notice a certain tree bringing shade, color, and life to our plazas and pathways. In Plaza Mercado alone, you’ll find more than 12 of them. You’ll also spot one right next to Papaya’s statue in Plaza Papaya, in Central Park, and throughout the common areas. Truly, ...
Yesterday afternoon around 4 pm, two of our team members came across a small parakeet in need of help. The little bird, commonly named Zapoyolito (Brotogeris jugularis), could not fly, but a quick check showed no visible injuries. He was gently placed in a box, given food, and kept safe under ...
The XTERRA triathlon is just around the corner, taking place from August 22nd to 24th. As the event approaches, we want to share a few reminders and refresh some key information to keep in mind for these dates.
Walking along the trails towards the wooden deck lookout, you might spot a rather striking insect: the Central American lubber grasshopper (Romalea varipennis), or Saltamonte Perezoso Centroamericano in Spanish.
If you have walked along Paseo Palmeras or entered the trails near the entrance across from the Municipal Parking, you may have noticed small bright violet flowers falling gently from the treetops and their petals scattered on the ground.
The Las Catalinas Doorway members of the maintenance and gardening team have new uniforms consisting of long sleeve shirts and wide brim hats to protect workers from the sun.
One of our homeowners recently shared a story that perfectly captures how Las Catalinas has a way of showing up in the most unexpected moments.
As you may know, Central Park has now been completed and officially inaugurated for the community. But today, we’d like to pause and honor the people who made this dream a reality. We asked Carolina Herrera and Karina Líos a few questions about their experience bringing the park to life, and their ...
As the rainy season begins to settle in, afternoon showers have been making steady appearances. Over the past week and again this Monday, rain began to fall around 2:00 pm, with Monday being the rainiest so far. It wasn’t a strong downpour, but it lasted into the early evening, just enough to ...
As of August 1st, a new Rent a Car office is now open in Danta Bay, making it easier than ever to rent a car directly from Town. This new location offers services from Alamo Rent a Car, National Car Rental, and Enterprise Rent a Car. This is ideal for those staying in Town who want to explore ...
These past few days, a cheerful chatter has been floating through the trees in Plaza Danta and along the edge of Playa Danta, and it doesn’t just come from all the people visiting Town. It comes from a bird that’s hard to miss: the white-throated magpie-jay, or Urraca Hermosa Cariblanca in Spanish, ...
Earlier this week we shared the news about the inauguration of the new soccer field at Central Park. On Thursday afternoon, the long awaited match began right on schedule, drawing players and spectators from all around Town. Here is a little recap of the day, in case you missed it.
Every August 2nd, thousands of people in Costa Rica take part in the Romería, a long walk that leads to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Cartago, in honor of the country’s patron saint. The image above shows the church at night, adorned with decorative lights, a tradition during this ...
Today marks the opening of a unique exhibition at Center of Joy, featuring a collection of bonsais, many of them native to Guanacaste and each one a living testimony to time care and patience.
Lately, the afternoons have brought light rains, while the mornings remain calm and sunny. According to this year's Canícula, we still have a few more days of sunshine ahead, and we want to make the most of each one. Still, even with the rain and the green season settling in, we look ahead to a ...
Last Saturday, while walking through Town near the back of Playa Danta, a rhythmic knocking broke the usual sounds of the morning, the kind that makes people pause mid-conversation and glance toward the trees. Heads turned upward in curiosity, scanning the branches. The search paused the pace of ...
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