by ryan | Oct 16, 2011 | Life in Costa Rica
Well, its Sunday and it is the first day it isn’t raining in well, the last week or so. Still it is very overcast and threatening to dump buckets at any second. So I thought it would be nice to talk about the times when it isn’t raining. We have some of...
by ryan | Oct 10, 2011 | Costa Rican Insects, Life in Costa Rica
This beautiful butterfly is most commonly encountered near human habitations, where it is a familiar sight to see individuals perched head down on buildings. Its association with human habitation is most likely due to the fact the host plant is a common...
by ryan | Oct 9, 2011 | Costa Rican Animals, Life in Costa Rica
At the butterfly garden in Montezuma we have to remove all predators to keep our Mariposas safe. The 5 most commanly found lizards in the garden are the Black Iguana, Green Iguana, Anole, Skink and the Whiptail Lizard. The whiptail lizard, or Ameiva festiva, can be...
by ryan | Oct 7, 2011 | Delicous Food!, Life in Costa Rica, Working at the Bed and Breakfast
Since moving to Montezuma, Costa Rica in 2005 I have been exposed to a number of new healthy alternatives to cows milk, sugar and processed foods in general. With an abundance of fresh fruit and veggies year round it is very easy to live and eat healthy. One of the...
by ryan | Sep 26, 2011 | Life in Costa Rica, Working at the Bed and Breakfast
Summer and I went to watch the soccer games on Saturday and I noticed Pedro was selling Lobsters. We couldn’t resist and bought ourselves 4 giant lobsters. This particular Lobster that you see here on the Nicoya Peninsula is called the Spiny Lobster. They have a...
by eddy | Sep 25, 2011 | Delicous Food!, Life in Costa Rica, Working at the Bed and Breakfast
Its been a long time since my last entry and today seemed like a good day to stop and reflect because today was my first Hare Krishna meal! As many roads cross here at the Mariposario it always seems to bring together an eclectic mix of people and energy. Although...
by eddy | May 24, 2011 | small business, Working at the Bed and Breakfast
It is my second day here at the Mariposario in Montezuma, Costa Rica, and so far I have had quite the introduction to the place by the wildlife. In Chicago, it is easy to forget all about nature, as we live in sanitized, insulated boxes with piped in air and greenish...
by eddy | May 24, 2011 | Life in Costa Rica, Mariposario Butterfly Garden, small business, Working at the Bed and Breakfast
Hola amigos! We are pleased to be a part of a ever expanding family here at the Mariposario Montezuma Gardens, and are happy to announce that we will now be featuring blog posts from participants in our internship, and our sustainable garden development programs! Be...
by eddy | Nov 17, 2010 | Uncategorized
Montezuma and the Southern Nicoya Peninsula is teaming with waterfalls. One of the least known, but truly amazing waterfall hikes, is Rio Lajas. Located just 5 km from Mariposario Montezuma Gardens on the road to Cabuya is where you will find this amazing river....
by eddy | Oct 25, 2010 | Delicous Food!, Life in Costa Rica, Uncategorized, Working at the Bed and Breakfast
Welcome to Mariposario Montezuma Gardens, your Costa Rican Bed and Breakfast. Although Halloween is primarily a North American tradition it is catching on here in Costa Rica due to the high numbers of ex-pats and foreigners who have relocated to this amazing country....