Shopping and Artisanal Boutiques

Buena Voluntad Tienda Americana

Tienda americana

Nonprofit thrift store of Iglesia de la Costa in Uvita. Proceeds are used by our Hands of Mercy program to provide rice and beans, or clothing to needy families in the area.
Donations are gratefully received. 
Tuesday to Friday: 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 
Monday and Sunday: closed
Contact: 2201 5962

Uvita Community Library and Bookstore

Community Services in Uvita

Description: wonderful selection of over 12,000 books! It also has DVDs, a children’s and youth section as well as a section with Spanish and a few other languages.

Directions:  Puntarenas, Uvita, 60504

Facebook Page: Uvita Community Library

El Mercado Bahia Ballena

Mercado Uvita, Shopping and Boutiques

El Mercado offers a wide variety of top-quality fruits and vegetables, handicrafts, meals, and much more in support of rural entrepreneurship.

Direction: Uvita, Provincia de Puntarenas

Phone Number:+506 8411 8807 

FACEBOOK PAGE

ECO FERIA CAMINO REAL DOMINICAL

ECO FERIA CAMINO REAL DOMINICAL

Ecological products, delicious food, handmade decorations, jewelry and more!

Direction: Plaza Patrons, contiguo a la plaza de fútbol. 60504 Dominical, Cartago Province, Costa Rica

Phone Number: +506 8943 3355

Relaxing the Mind with Reiki

~ by Dr. Carrie Chmielewicz Physical, emotional and mental stress causes a lot of anxiety and chronic pain, including fibromyalgia, for many people. While treatments like chiropractic and massage help removing interference from the nervous […]

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Bird watching

Texto & Foto: Douglas Trent San Josecito is a community in Uvita; it is located on Peninsula de Osa, and has the highest potential for bird watching tourism in Costa Rica. The forests and parks of San Josecito […]

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Yoga Philosophy ~ Part II

~ by Pilar Salazar In the last article I talked about the roots of yoga and mentioned different types of Yoga that I will like to go over one by one. Let’s begin the journey with Karma […]

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Distemper

 ~ by Dr. Fernando Riera S. This time we are going to discuss the impact of the Distemper virus; it is a contagious and serious viral illness, affecting numerous animals in our country and our community during the […]

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What to do if we found a snake at home?

Texto & Fotos: Cesar Barrio Amorós All that inhabit in Costa Ballena enjoyed a privileged life in communion with nature. However, even nature lovers detest certain bugs, including spiders, large insects and especially snakes. But what to […]

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Surfing Life

Surfing Life by Perry Gladstone Photo A surfer Dream Driving down the Costanera in Costa Ballena, South Pacific Costa Rica (#34 road), a young spider monkey ran out in front of the car. He barely […]

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The Depths of Art

~ by Susie Atkinson Fotos: Brock de Lappe The Borucans have become through the years very detailed relief carvers. Relief carvings have a flat back, and the image is carved in three dimensions, obtaining unbelievable […]

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Tuning into Mother Earth Surf Style

Surfing is much more than a sport. It’s a life style. It’s an obsession guiding your thoughts, influencing how you live, where you travel, and connecting you with the natural surroundings. It’s a way of life that forces you to be conscious of the natural state and flow of the planet.

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