by Susana García Photos by Raul Vega The first time I saw a hummingbird I felt something like butterflies in my stomach. For a European, these birds exclusive to the American continent are an incredible attraction. Costa […]
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Puerto Jiménez – Península de Osa
~ by Dagmar ReinhardThe city of Puerto Jimenez at the Osa Peninsula was a gold-mining center during the 70s; today, it has about 9,000 inhabitants. It is located near the entrance of Golfo Dulce, and it […]
Continue readingPura Vida in Sierpe
~ By Jeanne BrenanBoating the Sierpe River is not only a beautiful experience. With several ways to enjoy it, they all originate from the town of Sierpe. Exploring up or downriver, the Estero Azul by way of tours, […]
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Go Organic!
~ by Luba Niko Nikolayev“Organic” is a label given to agricultural products grown and processed in a natural way, without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, GMOs, and other agrochemicals. Surprisingly, Costa Rica uses 7 times more pesticides per hectare than the […]
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The Costa Ballena Animal Home Refuge
~ by Kate BarrWe are thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of El RefUgio Hogar Animal Costa Ballena at our temporary facility located at the CVS Veterinario, on Chamán Street, in Uvita. El RefUgio provides shelter/“refuge” and love to […]
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Bamboo Room Restaurant & Alma de Ojochal Boutique Hotel
~ by John and Janet ChantryOver the last two years John and Janet Chantry, owners of the Bamboo Room Restaurant and the adjacent Alma de Ojochal Boutique Hotel, have built up their reputation as amazing and very active […]
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