Shopping and Artisanal Boutiques

Buena Voluntad Tienda Americana

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

Community Services in Uvita

Description: wonderful selection of over 12,000 books! It also has DVDs, a children’s and youth section as well as a section with Spanish and a few other languages.

Directions:  Puntarenas, Uvita, 60504

Facebook Page: Uvita Community Library

El Mercado Bahia Ballena

Mercado Uvita, Shopping and Boutiques

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

ECO FERIA CAMINO REAL DOMINICAL

ECO FERIA CAMINO REAL DOMINICAL

Ecological products, delicious food, handmade decorations, jewelry and more!

Direction: Plaza Patrons, contiguo a la plaza de fútbol. 60504 Dominical, Cartago Province, Costa Rica

Phone Number: +506 8943 3355

Reticulated Python

Giant Snakes at Reptilandia

We all hear stories and see fake photos on social media about the enormous snakes that slither around in the world’s tropics, snakes that swallow whole cows and are lifted by huge cranes. Well, I […]

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Orange Collared Manakin

Manakins, The neotropical birds

These little manakins are a family of Neotropical birds that represents eight species in Costa Rica that are recognized by their rounded shape. The males have bright colors that often contrast with black. They’re famous […]

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South of Costa Rica

Writing is something that I am passionate about. I understand that through writing a lot of knowledge is acquired, which is powerful when used positively. Knowledge breaks the chains of slavery of any kind. In […]

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