Guiones Surf Photo of the Week
Lined Up: There are beach break days where all variables come together. On such days, the experienced Surfer will wait, able to discern patterns in the Ocean’s language of shifting, lurching waves encountering shallow bottom. Occasionally an “outside” wave will just pass the first sandbar, thus retaining its full potential as it stands up with […]
The Kinkajou
Rarely setting its little feet on the ground, the Kinkajou is well suited to its nocturnal life in the treetops. Also known as the honey bear because of its thick golden fur and insatiable sweet tooth, the Kinkajou uses its sharp claws and long tail to maneuver quickly and easily among the branches it calls […]
Fall in Love With Your City! Cultural Corridor
Fall in Love With Your City! Cultural Corridor is a program of the Ministry of Culture and Youth, implemented since 2011, in order to restore the public’s love for the parks of downtown San Jose. The focus of the program is to plan events and activities that provide a balance of rest, fun, education and […]
Guiones Surf Photo of the Week
Skating the Half-Pipe. Frontside coping grind. No pads or helmet needed! photo provided by Surfing Nosara
The Day We Became Contemporary
The Museum of Contemporary Art and Design in San Jose has curated an upcoming exhibit that aims to answer questions about contemporary art from Central America. Divided into four rooms, each one presents a different take on the matter. In the first, the works feature the body as a means of exploring culture and art. […]
Guiones Surf Photo of the Week
Perfect approach to an imperfect wave. The Ballet of Making-Do, and Smiling too. photo provided by Surfing Nosara
Monstera
The plants of the genus Monstera boast a wide variety of common names, including the Swiss Cheese Plant, Mexican Breadfruit, Monster Fruit, Windowleaf, Fruit Salad Tree, and the (technically incorrect) Split Leaf Philodendron. Native to Central and South America, Monstera are expert climbers, and can scale tree trunks to heights of nearly 70 feet. The […]
Warhol, Basquiat, and Degas, as part of National Gallery Exhibition
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture, the National Gallery in San José is hosting the exhibition “Herencia del Art ” (Art Heritage), bringing together some of the most exciting work to have every been shown in Costa Rica. The collection includes 158 pieces from renown artists including Edgar […]
Guiones Surf Photo of the Week
One foot on the gas. One foot on the brake. In the driver’s seat in perfect position. photo provided by Surfing Nosara
The White-Throated Magpie Jay
Large, loud and gregarious, the White-Throated Magpie Jay is a hard bird to miss. Commonly spotted and often comfortable around people, it is perfectly content perching close to outdoor tables, waiting for an opportunity to steal a few stray crumbs or leftovers. With its dapper blue and white outfit, remarkably long tail, and regal crest […]
Central Creatives Introduces Khara Devlin Gilvey
Name: Khara Devlin Gilvey Where do you live? Where are you from? I live in Brooklyn, New York, not far from the park. I grew up in the Hudson River Valley, not far from the city. What is your main artistic practice? My primary form of expression for the past few years has been oil paint. […]
Guiones Surf Photo of the Week
Glad the days of Girls laying on towels are over! The Line Up is a better place with some feminine influence. Non-gender specific observation: Two Goofy’s and one Regular foot ready to paddle out… photo provided by Surfing Nosara
The Hummingbird
Indifferent to the latest low-carb diet craze, hummingbirds can devour half their weight in pure sugar each day. Costa Rica boasts more than 50 different species of hummingbird, many showcasing shimmering colors and sporting uniquely shaped beaks designed to draw nectar from the types of flowers they have evolved to favor. These flashy little aerial […]
The Many Projects of Stephanie Newcomb
Name: Stephanie Newcomb Where are you from? Where do you live? I am originally from Costa Rica, born and raised in San Jose. I escaped Costa Rica after I graduated high school and moved to Pittsburgh for college. I traveled a bit while in school and after. I have been living in Los Angeles since […]
Guiones Surf Photo of the Week
Barreled: Surfer as color abstract behind the crystal curtain. photo provided by Surfing Nosara
The Nine-Banded Armadillo
The Nine-Banded Armadillo looks like it could have just strolled off the set of Land of the Lost. This prehistoric looking little mammal, the more common of two species of armadillo found in Costa Rica, has awful eyesight, and has even been known to bump into stationary objects at times. But this occasionally embarrassing sensory limitation is […]
8th Annual Costa Rica International Film Festival
Costa Rica’s 8th Annual International Film Festival will be held from June 5-8, 2014, in Montezuma. The Docufest follows, June 12-15, and the Shortsfest runs from June 19-22nd. Screenings, discussions, and other events encourage artists and audiences alike to participate in this celebration of creativity and craft. Filmmakers interested in submitting their work can do so until […]
Guiones Surf Photo of the Week
Sun glinting on molten glass, before breath of wind touches wave’s face. Board moving over mirrored water, guided by feet through liquid silk. Wave dances with dancer- neither concerned about who will lead… photo provided by Surfing Nosara
The Plain Chachalaca
The Plain Chachalaca isn’t exactly the flashiest of birds, but what pizazz it may lack in its plumage is more than made up for by the raucous call from which it gets its name. Most often heard singing from treetops at dawn and dusk, its distinctive cha-cha-lac song has been scientifically categorized as “ear-splitting.” When […]
Bound for Costa Rica With 40 Rolls of Film
Name: Matthias Winkel Where do you live? The beautiful city of Hamburg, Germany. What is your main artistic practice? Film photography. Tell us what brought you to Costa Rica. A friend of mine invited me to Costa Rica, so I made sure to buy myself a ticket. Two weeks before the trip he had to […]
Guiones Surf Photo of the Week
Derided originally by those who favored the more common (and arguably more elegant) approach of the time to the backside barrel known as the “layback”, the highly functional lean forward technique pioneered by the Aussies in the 80’s known as the “Pig-Dog” was a revolutionary development, along with Simon Anderson’s Thruster. Now mostly called a […]
The Santa Lucía Flower
Depending on where you live, and perhaps your natural disposition, the Santa Lucía can be a considered a beautiful wildflower, or an obnoxious weed that pops up everywhere and is practically impossible to get rid of. Originating in Central America, this hearty species has managed to travel around the globe to Africa, Asia, Brazil, and even Australia. (Where it is commonly known […]
Photography, Surfing, and Eco-Friendly Wetsuits. Meet Anna Ehrgott
After I came across Anna Ehrgott’s lovely Tumblr page I reached out to see if she’d be interested in sharing her photos of Costa Rica with the Harmony community. Turns out she is a surfer, a seamstress, and designs both board bags and wetsuits. She has also devoted time to volunteering at a turtle sanctuary. […]
Guiones Surf Photo of the Week
Leave that dark and frigid Winter behind! Dry season on the Nicoya: Warm and Offshore. Nothing like a simple low tide walk in the morning to get the head right, before the privilege of paddling out into friendly water for some salt and sun. Salve for the Soul ! photo provided by Surfing Nosara
