Professional Home Decor & Landscaping
Home furnishings made of petrified wood, about 25 million years old. A blend of organic, rustic, and modern luxury – incredibly rare, unique touches. Finest quality products at competitive prices. Raw materials from privately-owned lands – sustainability and ethics code.
Shop Address: 13-14 Plaza Ventanas, Ojochal, Costa Rica
Shop Hours: 9-5 Monday through Friday, 9-3 Saturdays, Sunday by appointment
Contact: +506.8659.1284, inquiries@fossiel.com
Scarlett Macaws
The Ara or Scarlet Macaws are the largest parrot in the world! Courtesy of Kokopelli Tours With about 32 inches from head to tail, the Ara or Scarlet Macaws are the largest parrot in the world. […]
Ojochal Community Food Bank’s Anniversary
by Kimberley Faddah Ojochal Community Food Bank (OCFB) celebrated its first anniversary in November, 2015. Through the hard work of its dedicated committee members, as well as generous donations from the community, they have provided […]
“If You’re not Feeling Good, Travel Wide.”
by Perry Gladstone “ If you’re not feeling good, travel wide.” Every time I hear Bob Marley sing this line in his song ‘Soul Rebel’, I am reminded that the best way to open ourselves […]
Security Tips for your safety
by CAP Be certain your day at the beach is a happy experience. Leave valuables at home, safe in your hotel or rental unit. Only take your ID, driver’s license, and the amount of cash […]
New Year Sankalpas
by Pilar Salazar Sankalpa is the Sanskrit word for “intention.” A new year has arrived and it is time to set our resolutions. I have noticed that these tend to be personal in nature, such […]
Holistic Drop-in Yoga and Wellness Center
by Ellie Fortier The Internet is abuzz about the new holistic drop-in yoga and wellness center in Uvita, Crouching Frog. It is the brainchild of Ellie and Jean-Pierre Fortier, a young couple from Austin, Texas. […]
Snorkeling in Biological Reserve of Caño Island
Caño Island, a small nature reserve near the Corcovado National Park. We jetted down the river, which is surrounded by wonderful mangrove forests, and smoothly left the river mouth behind to enter the Pacific ocean.
Magical Papaya Seeds
by Susanna Kahr When I tried it for the very first time, I learned to appreciate this delicious exotic fruit. First, I only ate the smooth flesh of the papaya and banned the black seeds. […]
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