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Petanque in Ojochal: Much More than a Game
According to Michele Moutquin, petanque has a longstanding tradition in Ojochal. French speakers from Canada, France and Switzerland met in 2005 at La Palmeraie, then at El Coco, the previous El Fuego, Fabricio’s Pizzeria, the […]
White faced monkey: Research concluded!
Alice is a fifty-five-year-old French lady who has traveled a lot in the company of her husband. When they visited Costa Rica it was “love at first sight.” To be sure that it was not […]
The Rainbow Bridge
Shawnell Lisa Parker, Founder/President of DAWG, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on September 11, 2018. May she rest in peace!
Innovation: New Ideas to Shape a Town
Those who have lived in Dominical more than 10 years have seen the town go through various changes. As a result of the global recession in 2008, times got tough for Dominical for several years. […]
Is a Feast Compatible with Good Health?
In every celebration, we can enjoy an exceptionally healthy meat. A lamb, less than a year old and fed with grass is very soft and exquisite and is compatible with the paleodiet. It is very rich in various nutrients, such as protein, iron, vitamin B3 and B12, zinc, selenium, niacin and is low in saturated fats.
Perry Gladstone: Super Stoked!
Each of us has a unique superpower, a particular way we see and respond to things that pique our interest and make things happen in our world. It’s the thing we cannot help but do […]
Alturas Wildlife Sancturary: Positive Reinforcement Training
Over the past couple of months, Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary has begun positive reinforcement training (PRT) with some of the sanctuary´s resident animals. PRT is used widely in a number of accredited zoos and sanctuaries worldwide. […]
RE/MAX Motorcycle for Miracles – Ends of the Earth Ride
We are proud to know RE/MAX agent Bruce Johnson and his daughter Holly (17), a father-daughter team dedicated to raise awareness and funds to support Sick Children’s Hospitals throughout the Americas and to report on […]
The People of Dominical
Blessed with the friendship of some of Dominical´s best tour operators, Linda had the chance to visit the mangroves, the famous whale’s tail, Ventanas, to practice SuP at the Barú River, and hike to Nauyaca Falls.
Restaurant: The Smell of Fresh Bread
Philippe and Mireille, owners of Pancito Cafe, are well known in Ojochal. Early in the morning, delicious aromas emanate from the place, the smell of fresh bread, croissants and freshly brewed coffee. They serve breakfast […]
Organic Feria: Tinamaste Invites You!
Tinamastes Fair is a place where the community is strengthened, not just a market where you make your purchases of local and organic products. The Tinamastes Fair is an initiative of Vida Auténtica, a non-profit […]
Jose Leon: From Inmate to Writer, an Unusual Case
Accused and condemned for the theft of the Virgin of the Angels in 1950, José León Sánchez, whom La Nación would call the monster of the Basilica, regained his freedom on June 8, 1970. After […]
Costa Ballena, Osa
Costa Ballena is a tourist destination formed by the connection of three beautiful villages in the canton of Osa: Dominical, Uvita and Ojochal on the South Pacific of Costa Rica. These coastal communities have a number of features that produce an interconnected tourist destination, ranking as one of the most promising tourist regions of Costa Rica.
The Polymorphic Eyelash Pitviper
The eyelash pit viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) occurs in most of the wet regions of Costa Rica, from sea-level to up to 1.500 meters in elevation. Females are larger and more robust than males reaching up […]
Uvita: The Unique “Gelato” Aroma
On entering Mariana and Atilla’s “Gelato’s” in the heart of Uvita, you are immediately reminiscing about your childhood. In July, the popular ice cream parlor next to the Sibu Restaurant was opened and has received positive […]
