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
Dominical Surf School
When I visit Dominical, one of my favorite people to see in town or the water is Debbie Zec., owner of Dominical Surf School I have known her since she was nine years old, and in that time, I’ve seen her grow into an outstanding woman and member of the Costa Ballena community.
Naturalistic vivariums at Parque Reptilandia
Naturalistic vivariums at Parque Reptilandia AUTHOR: Roel de Plecker Sometimes in our exhibits, it can be hard to spot our beloved reptiles and amphibians to show them to our visitors. At Parque Reptilandia, we pride […]
Cocos Island: the Coral Museum
Coco Island: the coral museum Author: Laura Vanopdenbosch Last April 2021, two members of the Innoceana team had the opportunity to go for one month on Cocos Island as researchers to start a 3D project […]
#LookGood and #FeelGood
#LookGood and #FeelGood Prof. Dr. Monica Alfaro Escalante Feeling good and looking good are both very important. Helping people #LookGood and #FeelGood is a very satisfactory line of work. Many people seek consultation because of […]
Comprehensive Magazine #80, South Pacific Costa Rica, Bicentennial of Independence
Congratulations to Costa Rica on its Bicentennial of Independence! From its foundation in 1821, a guideline for conduct determined that Costa Rica “recognizes and respects civil liberties, property, and other legitimate national rights of every person and any state or nation.” The country
has proven that it can live in peace, freely and democratically, even with limited economic resources and facing significant challenges while respecting the environment.
Restaurante Citrus – Costa muy Rica
RESTAURANTE CITRUS – COSTA MUY RICA AUTHOR: Dagmar Reinhard If you believed that Costa Rican cuisine is made up of rice and beans, then chef Marcella Marciano and her collaborators, chefs Fabián Barrantes and Jose […]
Costa Rican Banknotes are so beautiful – the 20.000 Colones Bill
Costa Rican Banknotes are so beautiful – the 20.000 Colones Bill Autor: J.S.P. The 20,000 colones orange Costa Rican banknote was the first paper money to be remade in 2021 with a plastic substrate to […]
El Mercado-The Importance of Local Markets
El Mercado- The Importance of local markets Author: Nathalia Saray In a planet with so many wonderful and prosperous corners, community organizations’ initiatives must take on the task of opening spaces where local society is […]
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