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

Why Yoga & Surfing?
Yoga & Surfing retreats are becoming very popular in this country and around the world. For those who wonder why that is happening, here you have a brief explanation: Yoga has a meaning that is […]
The Shamans of the Bribri Tribe
The Shamans of the Bribri Indigenous Tribe at Cordillera de Talamanca The Bribri Indigenous Tribe from Cordillera de Talamanca is one of the few remaining indigenous groups in Costa Rica. The Cordillera of Talamanca is the […]
CAP News
Those of us, who live here in Costa Ballena year-round, are seeing the pleasing uptick in visitors and part-time residents. Welcome to everyone! And of course, the return of the dry season means the return […]
Driver’s License
With all the scuttlebutt, rumors, and gossip about the effects of the new traffic laws, especially pertaining to driver’s licenses, we thought we would present one factual experience of an actual visit to the MOPT […]
In Memorandum of Woody Dyer, a Great Free Spirit
Indian Poetry In memory of Woody Dyer, a great free spirit from Bella Vista Lodge, Escaleras-Dominicalito. He did wonders for his community, A role model! He will always be there … always! When I […]
What to do in case of RIP TIDES
Locals understand and heed the risks while many visitors do not because of lack of information, lack of lifeguards at many of the most popular swimming spots and lack of signs. Ocean currents on both […]
What to do in case of EARTHQUAKE
During Remain calm and act in the safest, quickest way. Encourage others to do the same. Stay away from heavy objects and other items that may fall Move to previously identified safe […]
What to do in case of LANDSLIDE
Inspect the land of stability in the landslide area Obey the safety measures of the local authorities Be aware of technological threats that could have occurred (traffic accidents, gas leaks, fires & […]
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