Prevention is the best strategy

~ by Freddy Miranda Castro Every holiday and weekend, after 4 pm, Costa Rica is in the safe hands of three important institutions: police department, fire fighters, and red cross. The police force includes 12,000 […]

Lifeguards in Costa Ballena

~ by Nate Bright Exciting things happen when you have a group of dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors and a strong vocal community! For the first time ever, the local Municipality has agreed to pay for […]

Community Food Bank Update

by Kimberley Faddah As the New Year began, the Ojochal Community Food Bank (OCFB) realized a significant objective by opening the OCFB Donation and Volunteer Center adjacent to the Ojochal police station. The Center is staffed […]

Living and Acting for Nature

by Melissa Jiménez Kardentey Living and acting for Nature – was our motto to promote the “Club Summer 2016” which last January was held in Reserva Playa Tortuga (RPT), located in Ojochal de Osa, thanks to […]

DAWGs Do Dream

by Tom & Shawnell Parker Another sleepless night; tossing, turning, and churning with worry about tomorrow. We are closing seven of our shelters, four in Costa Rica, two in Panama, and one in El Salvador; […]

Managing Growth in Costa Ballena

by Perry Gladstone “There is a predictable expat growth cycle in areas like the Costa Ballena, Costa Rica and understanding it is critical if we want to recognize opportunities for growth, development and, most importantly, the […]