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
Local guides graduated in First Aid and RCP in Uvita!
By Dagmar Reinhard Submitted by Instructor David Flores Segura Local tourist guides received a ten-week first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training endorsed by the National Learning Institution (INA). A emergency crew was created, and […]
Better safe than sorry! Dangerous Rip Currents
By Dagmar Reinhard Costa Ballena is proud to have two lifeguard towers, one in Dominical and the other at Playa Hermosa. This important service for our community is funded by local business and individuals making […]
The basilisk, the lizard that walks on the water
By César Barrios Amorós Photos by César Barrios Amorós Some name this reptile, Jesus Christ lizard, because it can run on water. In Costa Rica, it is known by other names such as cherepo, gallego, […]
Indigenous Tribes of Costa Rica
By Ellen Hoel Photos by Pam Capista Hidden within the beautiful rain forests, amazing wild life and gorgeous beaches of Costa Rica are communities of indigenous people who are descendants of the Mayans and Indians […]
The Blue Estuary
By Claudia Langguth Photos by Claudia Langguth The Blue Estuary (Estero Azul) is a manmade channel running from the Sierpe River to an end spot near Finca 6, the known location of the new Spheres´ […]
Finding a Common Ground
By Pilar Salazar* I love the humbleness and kindness in the eyes of the family I buy my fresh veggies from. It’s the same feeling I perceive when I spend time with my childhood friend […]
JUNE 15th- International Tree Day
From June 13th to 15th – the 5th annual Ojoche tree (brosimum alicastrum) celebration will take place. The ojoche is our Ojochal community’s identity symbol. Ojochal was named after the Ojoche tree, which used to […]
What is your favorite bird in Costa Ballena?
What is your favorite bird in Costa Ballena?By Susana GarciaAt the end of the summer, we say good-bye to beautiful migratory birds such as ospreys starting their journey back to their breeding grounds in North […]
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