At Casa Roja, we count ourselves among the lucky few who can say that whales have been spotted right from the living room. Yes, really…
Dee ThaoJuly 11, 2025
If you’ve ever dreamed of a river journey that feels like slipping through a living, breathing jungle storybook, the Sierpe River is exactly that kind…
Dee ThaoJuly 9, 2025
There’s wild, and then there’s Osa wild. Here at Casa Roja, we find ourselves tucked away in one of the most extraordinary corners of the…
Dee ThaoJuly 2, 2025
At Casa Roja, we believe a good day on the river or the sea deserves a proper tropical toast. In Costa Rica, that usually means…
Dee ThaoJune 30, 2025
Out here at Casa Roja, tucked away where the Sierpe River meets the Pacific, we like to think of ourselves as far off the beaten…
Dee ThaoJune 27, 2025
Is birdwatching one of the most popular midlife hobbies on the planet? It sure seems like it, and for good reason. Birdwatchers are a famously…
Dee ThaoJune 25, 2025
Estero Azul, just a short ride upstream from the town of Sierpe, might not look like a classic wildlife destination at first glance. The canal…
Dee ThaoJune 23, 2025
It’s hard to believe that something so tiny can be so dangerous, but the mosquito has more blood on its wings than any other creature…
Dee ThaoJune 20, 2025
If you’ve spent any time in Costa Rica, you’ve probably already noticed the humble plantain popping up everywhere, from breakfast plates to sweet afternoon treats.…
Dee ThaoJune 18, 2025
Costa Rican limes, known to the locals as limones mandarinas but technically Rangpur limes, might just be the greatest fruit on earth. They’re not your…
Dee ThaoJune 16, 2025
