Cicada is from the Latin, meaning “buzzer” and they are flying, plant-sucking insects of the Order Hemiptera; their closest relatives being leafhoppers, treehoppers, and fulgoroids. The adult insect, sometimes called an imago, is usually 2 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inch) long, although some tropical species can reach 15 cm (6 inch), e.g. Pomponia imperatoria from Malaysia. Cicadas have prominent eyes set wide apart on the sides of the head, short antennae protruding between or in front of the eyes, and membranous front wings.
Sea kayaking is not very common in Costa Rica although the climate and water around here is perfect for the activity. The organizers hope this annual event will contribute to create more awareness and interest in sea kayaking. In addition it will be a boost for the Paquera area. This part of Costa Rica
Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, with approximately 900 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. It is one of three general commonly referred to as sage.
Ehrlichia canis is an intracellular gram-negative bacterial blood parasite transmitted by ticks. It belongs to the order Rickettsiales, which also includes Lyme's disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. It is a particularly difficult parasite to deal with because most dogs do not build immunity. They can get infected, be treated and cleared, and be reinfected shortly thereafter. Repeatedly. Many dogs do not even produce antibodies. The purpose of this article is to try to educate the dog owners so that they may better understand and recognize this disease and learn to deal with it. The area we live in is an endemic zone for canine ehrlichiosis; most all dogs are going to be exposed sooner or later.
Locals know that the rip-tide at Las Manchas beach can be quite
dangerous, yet tourists aren´t aware of the danger.
However, new signs on the beach explain why it's necessary to keep
swimming to your left, because the riptide current pulls you out to
the right, and now there is a safety line on the right hand side.
Este espléndido árbol contiene sustancias en sus hojas, tallos,
frutos y semillas, que se pueden utilizar con fines medicinales,
como plaguicida orgánico, en construcción e inclusive en la cura
de animales domésticos.
Don´t miss out on all the fun that the Costa Rican summer has to offer.
The Christmas season kicks off with an impressive parade of floats
decorated by many public service affilates. Children
will delight in the guest appearance of Santa Claus. The "Festival de
Luz" is held in the first days of December in San José.
The longest festival of the country is held in Palmares during 2 weeks
in the beginning of the year. The festival brings together traditions of the
past and newer influences of our modern day, including a grand techno party.