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

Sharing Your Gift With Others
As you embrace your gifts and allow their light to shine, you will discover that more and more opportunities to use them arise.

How does a Coati Cross the Road?
Jack Ewing of Hacienda Barú talks about Coatis and how the adults teach the youngsters to look both ways before stepping into the roadway.

New Bird Species in Costa Rica
Walter Sanchez, Professional Birder and Naturalist Guide, discovered a new bird species in Ojochal, Costa Rica: the Crimson-Backed Tanager.

Hotspot in Paradise – Whale Tail Hotel & Brewery
Whale Tail Hotel & Brewery. The perfect place to stay surrounded by lush nature, unique wildlife, and waterfalls, or to just enjoy a beer at the bar.

Whale Medicine
Like the whales, we each sing a unique song that heals and uplifts our collective. Hear from DailyOM what we can learn from the wisdom of whales.

Microclimates in Costa Rica
Ever heard of microclimates? Alexandra Luty from Osa Tropical Properties explains what it’s all about and the role it plays when buying a property.

Dream Big, Dominicalito!
Dominicalito and its community are very close to young Pepe’s heart. That is why he wants to change the living conditions there. Help him to do so.

Massage: Bodies Talk
Need a massage? Physical Therapist Japhet Jones cares about your well-being. She uses different techniques, depending on the individual’s needs.
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