In March we took our most recent of many trips to the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. Beaches, mangroves and tropical dry forests on the peninsula, and waterfalls, rivers and hot springs in Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Howler monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, sea turtles, and tropical birds everywhere. Wasn’t surprised to see Costa Rica ranked 6th in the 2025 World Happiness Report. The positive vibes, beauty and “pura vida” spirit keeps drawing us back.