Spa and Personal Wellness - Yoga - Hairdressing - Hair Removal - Tattoos - Personal well-being
Bahia Ballena Doctors
Professional Medical Services
Located in Hotel Cuna Del Angel
9 km south of Dominical
Puertocito, Costa Ballena
AKKA Institute
Located in the heart of the city of Ojochal de Osa, South Pacific of Costa Rica, Akka Institute is an inspiring Sanctuary of comfort and wellbeing.
Here in your body, your beautiful vessel for this journey to who you owe health and love Here in the present and showing up for yourself to be the best version of yourself you can be.
Directions: Calle Soluna, Ojochal de Osa
Punterenas, Costa Rica
IBARRA Pharmacy
Free Health Services
Natural Products, Cosmetics, Sunscreens
Orthopedic Products
Uvita – The Dome
Servicios Medicos Bahía Ballena
General Consultation, minor surgeries.
In Emergency: (506) 8839 4492
serviciosmedicosbb@gmail.com
Uvita - The Dome
Mindlove Online Therapy
Blending Psychoanalysis with Buddhist Psychology
Licensed Psychologist Dr. Paula García Chaves
Online Therapy, Chat Assistance 24/7
Individual and; Couples Therapy
Bilingual: English, Spanish
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Fish Delight with Coconut Milk and Turmeric Recipe
Ingredients: Two or three bird’s eye chili peppers or a large jalapeno pepper ½ kg white fish or shrimp A small onion 1/2 small green or red pepper 15 ounces of coconut milk 2-3 teaspoons […]
Turmeric
Turmeric is very similar to the ginger plant because it belongs to the same family. It grows up to 1.70 meters, and has yellow, trumpet-like shaped flowers. Turmeric is commonly dried, or powdered for its […]
The Puma Purrs
The puma, also known by many as the cougar, is the biggest «cat» that purrs. It does not roar like its cousins the jaguars and tigers. The puma has an especially adapted larynx, and the […]
PASE responsible consumption: The shark
Sharks belong within the group of cartilaginous fish and sit on top of the food chain. They are large predators, and perform the role of maintaining stability in the population of other predators, herbivores, and […]
Turtle Nesting Season Has Begun!
Playa Tortuga, in Ojochal, is a special beach that is home to many nesting sea turtles. It provides an ideal habitat for nesting turtles as it is surrounded by the salty sea water and the […]

Wildlife Sanctuary in Osa
When Minaet (the Ministry of Environment, Energy, and Telecommunications) began to impose intimidating fines, many people started giving away their “pets” voluntarily. Unfortunately, Minaet does not have proper shelters for those creatures. The wildlife sanctuary […]
Increasing the Beauty of Uvita
One of the working committees of the Chamber of Tourism of Costa Ballena (CACOBA), directed by Pilar Dailinger, is focusing on increasing the beauty of Uvita, now an emerging center of commerce and banking in […]
Huen = frog, fertility symbol
The frog was regarded by the ancients Bruncas as a fertility symbol and death symbol. Today, it is a highly respected amphibian for its powerful poison. It is admired for its spectacular beauty and size. […]
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