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Ceviche, red snapper casado and lobster night. What a week of meals from a private chef in Costa Rica actually looks like at our villa. The post A Private Chef Week at Mar-a-Selva: Seven Dinners, Zero Reservations appeared first on Mar-a-Selva.

Which US cities fly nonstop to Liberia airport, how long Costa Rica immigration really takes, and the 35-minute drive to Playa Ocotal. The post Flying to Liberia (LIR): Nonstop Routes, Drive Times, and What to Expect on Arrival appeared first on Mar-a-Selva.

Birdwatching in Costa Rica by ear - a live acoustic station at our Guanacaste villa logs every bird it hears, day and night. See today's list. The post Birdsong, Logged: The BirdWeather Station at Mar-a-Selva appeared first on Mar-a-Selva.

A Belted Kingfisher has been rattling along the shoreline below the villa all week. That is not remarkable in itself. What is remarkable is the arithmetic: the acoustic station on our hillside has recorded that species 56 times in its entire fifteen-month history, and 21 of those detections happened in the last seven days. Something The post The Commute: Which Northern Birds Are Arriving at Mar-a-Selva Right Now appeared first on Mar-a-Selva.

Costa Rica is known for its beaches, wildlife, and lush green hillsides. But the forested landscapes you see today are not accidental. They are the result of one of the most successful conservation turnarounds in modern history. In the 1980s, Costa Rica had one of the highest deforestation rates in the world. Forest cover had The post How Costa Rica Became a Global Leader in Forest Conservation — And What It Means for Your Stay appeared first on Mar-a-Selva.

Discover a rare early-booking opportunity at Villa de la Luna for August–October 2026. Learn what’s included, why fall is ideal in Costa Rica, and who this limited offer is best for. The post Fall 2026 Offer at Villa de la Luna: Plan Ahead and Save appeared first on Villa de la Luna.