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
Nightlife
Continue readingDominical eXtreme Games 2013
When? Saturday, July 6, 2013 Time? Times are subject to change but we plan they start around… Fishing – 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Surfing – 9 a.m. Kayaking & Coconut tree climbing – 11 […]
The Mysterious Spheres of Diquis Valley in Osa Canton
There are no written stories to pass on; no tribes left to tell us about these nearly perfectly round stone spheres. Questions remain unanswered about why they were made, what tools were used to build them, and where the materials came from.
CAP News
A great way to bring your CAP dues back to your neighborhood. The Community Surveillance Support program (CAP CSS ) is an initiative focused on assisting Southern Zone communities to secure the well-being of its […]
The 50 years of the School of San Josecito
San Josecito is a small community in the mountains of Uvita. A few Costa Rican families remained in the area which 50 years ago was quite populated, so much that it required the opening of […]
The Grasshopper: Food for the Largest Predator of the Sierpe River
The River and the Térraba Sierpe wetlands are home to American crocodiles (Cocodrilus acutus) living in fresh and saltwater areas. However, alligators only live in freshwater zones. During their initial stage of lives, these prehistoric […]
The Coyol Palm Tree
[singlepic id=1354 w=320 h=240 float=left]The Coyol Palm, also known as spiny palm, is very common in our area, and reproduces in a natural way by spontaneously spreading its seeds. Genre: Acrocomia Origin: Tropical America (Neotropics) […]
See the Good, Share the Good
[singlepic id=1454 w=320 h=240 float=left]Costa Ballena has a wide range of bio and cultural diversity. Living here encourages us to pay more attention to other cultures, challenging us to respect their feelings and ‘modus vivendi’. […]
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