Striated Salamander (Bolitoglossa striatula)
A Striated Salamander has no lungs. It breathes through its skin. It has also been called a mushroom tongued salamander and […]
The Costa Rica Business Experiment. Morphing to Adjust with the Tides.
A personal post about a dream that turned into reality and then into a different dream. Because in life you’ve
Fire-bellied Snake (Liophis epinephelus), Tenorio
A Fire-bellied snake found on the ground at 1,300 feet during the hike to Rio Celeste. We were sure this
Proposed Limon International Airport in Matina, Costa Rica
Did the MEL Group purposely choose the same name as the aviation giant out of Suffolk U.K. or was the
Annulated Tree Boa (Corallus annulatus)
An Annulated Tree Boa found in the humid, tropical, lowland rain forest of Costa Rica. Annulated Boa’s are rarely seen by
Rain Forest Hog Nosed Pit Viper (Porthidium nasutum)
A collection of our Rain Forest Hog Nosed Pit Viper images. These different snakes have all been collected here on
Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor)
A juvenile boa constrictor found on the ground in an area heavily visited by jungle mice. The jungle environment is
The Little Trooper that Could – Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend
Selling our 1990 Isuzu Trooper wasn’t an easy thing to do and not for the reasons you might suspect. I
Racer Snakes in Costa Rica
Four Racer Snakes in Costa Rica from the Colubridae family, all found on the Caribbean slope. Racers are widely known
The Art of Trade in a Simple Lifestyle
Can trading versus purchasing simplify your lifestyle? Short Answer: Maybe. This is our latest transaction. When I want something my mind
Common Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis) – Nightjar Family
A Pauraque or Nightjar is a uniquely patterned bird found from Southern Texas to South America. This fledgling sat virtually
Pejibaye Festival in Tucurrique Costa Rica
When one thinks of a pejibaye, or peach palm fruit, most often their mind goes to the curious orange ball
Granular Glass Frog (Cochranella granulosa)
Glass Frogs have translucent skin so you can see their intestines and bones. To find a Glass Frog you must be out at
Baudin or Mexican Tree Frog (Smilisca baudinii)
Baudin’s Tree Frog This frog is also called the Mexican Tree Frog. It is not endangered and has been found
Homemade Hot Pepper Sauce (Saucius maximus)
How to make your own savory hot pepper sauce from your hot pepper harvest. It took us a few years but
Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) – Adult & Juvenile
The young or juvenile green iguana aka common iguana was found on our small farm in Matina Limon. The larger iguana is
Various Hummingbirds of Costa Rica
Three hummingbirds that inhabit the Central Valley of Costa Rica A trip to the Central Valley proved fruitful in the
Striped Poison Dart Frog (Phyllobates lugubris) aka Lovely Dart Frog
Barely noticeable in the leaf litter this frog of only 2 centimeters jumps from one hiding place to another. His stripes
Plantain Fritters, Patacones, Atole – How To Cook Those Things that Look like Big Bananas
Plantain recipes for every meal, breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. The plantain is a starchy fruit that grows from a herb,
DIY Drawers and Doors – Classing Up the Joint One Room at a Time
This post shows the drawers and doors we made to help beautify, organize and help put this long project to
Turnip-tail Gecko (Thecadactylus rapicauda)
The Turnip-tail Gecko (Thecadactylus rapicauda) is the largest gecko in Costa Rica. The Turnip-tail gecko is nocturnal and lives in
New Three Toed Baby Sloth! Now 3 Generations of Sloths
I spotted a new three toed baby sloth yesterday. Read about its family tree. I take the dogs for a walk
Photographing Poas Volcano and Surrounding Area
How to take great photos during your trip to Poas Volcano Poas Volcano is at a stunning 2600 meters or
Life in Limon – Dealing with Costa Rica’s Government is Easy and Fun Here
Renewing a Costa Rica drivers license, changing residency status and getting a vehicle inspection are all things that are easier
Cahuita National Park Limon Costa Rica
The Cahuita National Park is the Caribbean Coast’s Best National Park The white sand beaches, palm tree canopies and well
Cost to Build and Decorate a House in Limon Costa Rica
Working hours are longer but my dream home on this incredible property in Limon Costa Rica is almost complete. There has
Sock Headed Snake (Enulius sclateri) aka White Headed Snake
This small and slender, non-venomous snake makes its home in the province of Limon, Costa Rica at approximately 150 feet
Creating the Kitchen, Finishing the Bathrooms and Keeping the Bugs Out
We are saving money by using a few Tico tricks, a bit of American ingenuity and improvising.We are currently working
Breadnut (Artocarpus camansi) Commonly Known as Castana in Costa Rica
Chestnuts in Central America? The breadnut tree, which is in the Mora family, produces a large oblong shaped fruit that
Moin Port in Limon Costa Rica and the new APM Container Facility
Possible Investments in Limon Province and Anticipated Growth This article was originally published on November 1st, 2013 in A.M. Costa