Shopping and Artisanal Boutiques
Buena Voluntad 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

Directions: Puntarenas, Uvita, 60504
Facebook Page: Uvita Community Library
El Mercado Bahia Ballena

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
"Art Heritage " Unreleased Art exhibition
During the months of April, May and June , the National Gallery will host one of the most important art exhibitions that have arrived in the country . Art lovers will be happy, and no […]
First Surf Tournament – HermOSA Beach 2014
By Dagmar Reinhard April 26th – 7 AM to 5 PM Enrolment: from 7 AM $ 15 the same day at the beach (25% of enrolments to benefit the Lifeguard Tower Beach Hermosa) Enrolment before […]
# hashtag
#lovecostaballena Have you ever asked yourself what a hashtag is? You may have seen the symbol presiding the word #Facebook or #Twitter. Get to know what they are and how they can be helpful for […]
From Perez Zeledon to Uvita walking!
From Aguas Buenas, Pérez Zeledón to Uvita – walking … By Nolan Campos My name is Nolan Campos; I am a doctor, and currently living in San José as well as my fiancée Laura Cordero. […]
Costa Ballena Women’s Network
Become a volunteer and get to know your community, language is not a barrier! By Leonie Ruhland Volunteering is the most fulfilling activity you can experience in this area. There are incredible projects to choose […]
Swimming for Life
Who says mermaids do not exist? A mermaid “Swimming for Life” By Leonie Ruhland Renate Herberger, a German mermaid living in Canada, is taking the term “swimming for life” very seriously. For many years, she […]
ENVISION 2014
By Leonie Ruhland Ballena Tales joined the magic; it became part of the color, the passion, and the creativity. The 4th Envision festival, took place in the idyllic neighborhood of Uvita. Hundreds of envisionaries […]
Milking of the Murex snail at Ventanas Beach
The art of milking of the Murex snail has its origins in the 4th century B.C. Cleopatra used that procedure to dye in purple the sails of her boat.
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