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
In Memory of Ismael Gonzalez the Master Mask Carver
by Susie Atkinson On November 27, 2014, the indigenous community Boruca lost an icon, Don Ismaël González, who was born July 17, 1928. Don Ismaël’s legacy is abundant as he was the only living person […]
Scarlet Macaws
By Claudia Langguth The Scarlet Macaw or lapa, as we call it in Costa Rica, is one of the world’s biggest parrots. It is about 80 cm long, and its span width is more than […]
Maranta, the Tapir
By Dagmar Reinhard At the early age of three-years, Saulo Gutiérrez started studying music at the Sinfónica Nacional in San José. For 10 years, he received classes and now at the age of 19, he […]
Did the Liberator Juanito Mora ever visit Golfo Dulce?
By Dagmar Reinhard In September 16th, 2010, the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica declared Juanito Mora “National Hero and Liberator.” Juan Rafael Mora Porras (February 8, 1814 to September 30, 1860) was President of Costa […]
About Pineapple Tours
In 2006, Nego (Manuel Mora) from beautiful Dominical and Rachel Wirostek from New York started their venture Pineapple Kayak Tours and SUP. Both are avid kayakers, stand up paddlers, and nature lovers. They want to […]
Whale’s Tail Snorkel and Paddle Tour at Marino Ballena National Park
After a short hike in Marino Ballena National Park, we paddle out through the small waves of Uvita Bay, and head towards the Whale’s Tail. It is a rock formation that occurs during the low […]
Ocean view lot for US$ 35,000!! A rare find!
ID 17904 Ocean view lot for US$ 35,000!! Location: Ojochal, Calle Lookout Sale Price: $35,000 Building size: 0 m2 Land size: 3750 m2 A rare find! Ocean view building lot for US$ 35,000 in a […]
Custom built Spanish style home with ocean view for sale
ID 17897 Custom built Spanish style home with ocean view Location: Calle La Cascada in Ojochal Sale Price: $299,000 Building size: approx. 200 m2 Land size: 5102 m2 This is a great deal! There are […]
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