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
Shen Therapy
“I will be forever grateful for the article detailing Eugene’s work published in the Ballena Tales Magazine #31; it caught my eye, triggering my healing process,” a client´s testimony. Our bodies are covered by a substance […]
Oscar is weaving his way through life
We met 25-year-old Oscar Castro Jimenez at El Rincon de Uvita. He received us with a big smile. Oscar does not speak nor hear; he has been deaf since childhood. In spite of it, He has developed outstanding […]
The Borucans' dream came true with the arrival of the stone spheres
The residents of Boruca (Buenos Aires of Puntarenas) described the return of the three cultural stone spheres as a gift the National Museum decided to lend them to the village. Under the custody of the […]

Restaurant Villas Gaia
Gourmet Restaurant 1km north of Ojochal, Costa Rica + (506) 2786-5044 Contemporary Cuisine & Latin Flavors Contemporary Cuisine & Latin Flavors! Building upon years of experience, the restaurant at Villas Gaia has built a unique, […]

Hotel Villas Gaia
Bungalow Hotel Restaurant, spa, private tours 1km north of Ojochal, Costa Rica Your homebase to discover the Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica! A Refined Jungle Adventure Named after the Greek Goddess […]
Volunteering in Costa Rica
Around the world, and especially in Costa Rica, volunteering is widespread. Every year hundreds, if not thousands of volunteers come to help protect the flora and fauna of this beautiful country. Costa Rica is a […]
Questions and answers: The turtle project in Carate, Peninsula de Osa
Not long ago, I met an impressive young woman: Kembly Jazmín Bejarano Montero is only 24 years old and looks like a petite little girl – however, talking to her, one realizes her deep insights […]
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel and Spa
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel and Spa The boutique hotel offers all services and facilities for a perfect beach, adventure and nature vacation. Enjoy fine dining at the gourmet restaurant, relax by the bar, enjoy swimming […]
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