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
News from Kokopelli in Sierpe
You sure have heard of Sierpe? Definitely it is not just a place to catch a boat to depart to Drake´s Bay. However, Kokopelli has just informed us that there are now the new water taxis leaving every morning at […]
The waterfalls of St. Lucia – San Josecito
Hidden in the mountains of Uvita, are the St. Lucia waterfalls, a beauty not seen yet by many foreign eyes. However, Humberto Nuñez decided to create an opportunity for tourists who have a deep interest […]
Forging Wings and Expanding Horizons
Learning how to care for the environment, learning English, communicating with other countries and cultures through the Internet, promoting artistic creativity, drug prevention, and healthy leisure activities are the pillars of the new stage the […]
Feng La Acupuncture
The Feng La Acupuncture is a noninvasive method without needles. This technique is well tolerated by elderly people whose skin is thinner, children, diabetics, and people with belonephobia (fear of sharp objects).
Never miss the opportunity of going for a walk
The famous slogan “the dog is man’s best friend” is based on the dog’s positive responses towards his master. They are well known for their absolute loyalty, for their unconditional companionship through the good and […]
Living in Costa Ballena, my understanding of wellness
All about Health, Wellness, and Beauty, collectively; they are among the top if not the top reasons expats move to Costa Rica, and certainly is responsible…
Shen Therapy
“I will be forever grateful for the article detailing Eugene’s work published in the Ballena Tales Magazine #31; it caught my eye, triggering my healing process,” a client´s testimony. Our bodies are covered by a substance […]
Oscar is weaving his way through life
We met 25-year-old Oscar Castro Jimenez at El Rincon de Uvita. He received us with a big smile. Oscar does not speak nor hear; he has been deaf since childhood. In spite of it, He has developed outstanding […]
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