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Kabe International Academy
~ by Dagmar Reinhard New school opening in Uvita The Kabe International Academy is Uvita’s new learning institution that will be opening in September of 2018. Kabe which means Quetzal in the Boruca Indian Language […]
Osa free of single-use plastic
Restaurants, bars, hotels, and other businesses in Osa, South Pacific of Costa Rica, adopted the commitment to eliminate single-use plastic within their operations as a way to reduce the pollution caused by this material on rivers and oceans.

Four terms of the insurance policies, referring to disbursements that all clients should know and understand
Health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance company. With the plan that you buy the company agrees to pay part of your medical expenses with sickness or injuries. Even when you need care that costs more than what you pay in premiums and deductibles, the insurance will cover it.
A great Achievement: The Ecological Blue Flag
~ by Melissa Jiménez Kardentey A great achievement The Ecological Blue Flag Award (BAE) is awarded annually to reward the efforts of volunteer work in conservation and development in line with the protection of nature, […]

Find the plastic whale in Bahía – Initiative against single-use plastic containers.
The special initiative for this year “Bahía free of plastic” started an artistic project to make people aware of the terrifying and all present usage of single-use plastic containers. The construction of a gigantic plastic whale…

Find the plastic whale in Bahía!
by Katharina Bertl – Julia Gerber Bahía free of plastic The Festival de Ballenas y Delfines is an annual occurrence in Marino Ballena National Park in late September/early October. The special initiative for this year […]

Young Hands, how to keep them soft and sleek
Like the face, hands are an important part of the body that might cause a good or bad first impression. They are a very visible area that require care to look good. We not only talking about the length of the nails and their care, but rather the skin, its hydration, moisturizing and elasticity.

The Highs of the Low Season
by Trevor Brown Take advantage of the low season To most people the terms “low season” and “rainy season” are not very attractive. Sure, I enjoy a blue sky day, but I love this season as […]

Educating about Butterflies
~ by Melissa Jiménez Kardentey The cycle of life Both for children and adults, butterflies contain endless teachings. For example, there is a tendency to confuse worms with caterpillars, or to believe that spiders are […]

The Negritos Dance called “La Mura”
~ by Susie Atkinson A tradition in Boruca called “La Mura” Black slave trade was common in all the Spanish colonies. Around 1580 – 1600 Africans were imported into Costa Rica, and used as muleteers on […]
Banana Bread Recipe
If you bought too many bananas and some of them are already very ripe, Prepare delicious banana bread. Your family will love it.

Welcome Migratory Birds!
~ by Susana García Arrival of the Migratory Birds at the Costa Ballena During the months of August and September, I always have my eyes on the sky, the sand of the beaches and the […]