The Howler Turns 30: Three Decades of Telling the Costa Rica Story

There are certain publications that become more than just magazines or websites. Over time, they become part of the fabric of the place they cover, a record of the people, businesses, changes and stories that help define a community. In Guanacaste, The Howler is one of those publications.

We have had the pleasure of being part of that story ourselves. In early 2021, Tres Amigos Realty Group and Tank Tops Flip Flops began a marketing partnership with The Howler as it was making the transition from its traditional print magazine to a digital, online-only publication. It was an interesting moment for a publication that had spent nearly 25 years putting ink on paper, but it also turned out to be the beginning of an entirely new chapter.

Tank Tops Flip Flops Newsletter edition no. 254

Now, as The Howler celebrates its 30th anniversary, we thought it was worth taking a look back at just how far this particular piece of Guanacaste history has come.

It Started in a Very Different Guanacaste

Iternational Stray Dog Day
July 27th, 2026

International Stray Dog Day – One Cause That Hits Me Right in the Heart

Tank Tops Flip Flops Newsletter edition no. 252

There are a lot of “National Days” and “International Days” on the calendar these days. Some are fun. Some are a little goofy. But today, International Stray Dog Day, is one that actually means something to me.

If you know me personally, you already know this isn’t just another charity we support. This is personal.