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Trawling: as destructive as its name implies
The use of a trawling net is an ancient fishing art that is used practically all over the world. This technique consists of a weighted net that sweeps the bottom of the sea and captures everything... Read More -
How much do clothes really protect from the sun?
Like creams, not all fabrics protect the same against the sunlight and their effects, ranging from aging and the appearance of spots on the skin to possible cancer. Covering ourselves with clothes... Read More -
Be aware of the rip currents!
The breaking waves can generate currents along the coast, currents towards the coast and currents going back out to sea. The latter are known as rip currents. Rip currents are formed when... Read More -
Ojo con las corrientes de resaca
Las olas al romper pueden generar corrientes a lo largo de la costa, corrientes hacia la costa y corrientes de retorno hacia mar adentro. Estas últimas son las conocidas como corrientes de resaca. ... Read More -
¿Cuánto protege realmente la ropa del sol?
Al igual que las cremas, no todos los tejidos frenan igual los rayos solares y sus efectos, que van desde el envejecimiento, quemaduras y la aparición de manchas en la piel hasta un posible... Read More -
Would you like to volunteer to remove plastic from the Pacific beaches?
The Mareblu organization, whose headquarters are at the Hotel Punta Leona, is dedicated to organizing constant volunteer cleaning schedules to remove tons of plastic waste per year from the beaches... Read More -
¿Le gustaría ser voluntario para eliminar plástico de las playas del Pacífico?
La organización Mareblu, cuya sede está en el Hotel Punta Leona, se dedica a organizar constantes jornadas de voluntariado para retirar de las playas del Pacífico Central, toneladas de desechos... Read More -
How to protect metals from corrosion in your beach house
Living on the beach has its charms, but there are also invisible enemies to face, for example, metal corrosion. In order for metal to corrode, it must be exposed to oxygen or air. This process... Read More -
Como proteger metales de la corrosión en tu casa de playa
Vivir en la playa tiene sus encantos, pero también sus enemigos invisibles que enfrentar, sin embargo, el problema más común, es la corrosión de metales. Para que el metal se corroa este debe... Read More -
Heroes guarding the beaches of Punta Leona
One of the most common causes of death in Costa Rica is water accidents, especially at sea. In our country during 2017 they ranked third in importance, as according to data from the Costa Rican... Read More -
Héroes que custodian las playas de Punta Leona
Una de las causas de muerte más comunes en Costa Rica son los accidentes acuáticos, especialmente en el mar. En nuestros país durante el 2017 ocuparon el tercer lugar en importancia, ya que según... Read More -
What to eat before and after doing sports at sea
In any sports practice it is essential to hydrate correctly and even more so for sea sports. Also, if you have a prolonged exposure to the sun on top of the physical activity you are doing, it is... Read More -
Qué comer antes y después de hacer deportes en el mar
En cualquier práctica deportiva, es fundamental hidratarse correctamente y más si ese deporte se realiza en el mar y si se tiene una exposición al sol prolongada, sumada a la actividad física que... Read More -
Club in the fight against exploitation of minors in tourism
After more than 5 years of having signed the “Code of Conduct for the Protection of Girls, Boys and Adolescents against Commercial Sexual Exploitation associated with travel and tourism”, the Hotel... Read More -
Club en pie de lucha contra explotación de menores en el turismo
Luego de más de 5 años de haber firmado el “Código de Conducta para la Protección de Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes contra la Explotación Sexual Comercial asociada a viajes y turismo”, el Hotel y Club... Read More -
Plogging: stay healthy and help the environment
Plogging is a trend that emerged in Sweden in 2016 and has become very popular throughout Europe. People go for a run or walk and collect garbage at the same time, a practice that could be very... Read More -
“Plogging”: mantengase saludable y ayude al ambiente
El “Plogging” es una tendencia que surgió en Suecia en 2016 y se ha hecho muy popular en todo Europa. Se trata de las personas que salen a correr o a caminar y que a su vez, recogen basura del... Read More -
FundaKohli donates 3 nests for macaws for the conservation program
Thanks to the $500 donation from FundaKohli, the scarlet macaws found 3 new artificial nests in the Hotel and Club. There they not only have a place to take refuge, but mainly a place to form a new... Read More -
FundaKohli dona 3 nidos de lapas para el programa de conservación
Gracias a la donación de $500 de Funda Kohli, las lapas rojas encontraron 3 nuevos nidos artificiales en el Hotel y Club. Ahí no sólo tienen un sitio donde refugiarse, sino principalmente un lugar... Read More -
You should protect your feet on the beach if you are diabetic
Those who do not suffer from diabetes have probably never thought about those who need to take special care of their feet when they vacation on the beach. The worst thing is that many of the... Read More
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