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
Ojochal: Unicity Jewel by Virginie Lévesque
In 1991 Virginie and her parents emigrated from Canada to start a new life in the South of Costa Rica, in a small town called Ojochal. Virginie remembers that she was the only foreign girl […]
We sell paradise news: The importance of Survey Studies
RE/MAX We Sell Paradise is proud of Jeffry Carmona, an important member of our sales team for over the past 3 years.Jeffry offers “home-town” knowledge, having being born and raised in the South Pacific zone […]
Costa Rica Fruit Festival
Would you love to experience an abundance of the best organic, tropical and seasonal fruit of Costa Rica? If so, this festival is for you! The Southern Zone’s premier Costa Rica Fruit Fest is happening July 27th to August 3rd
A Once in a Lifetime Experience
In March of this year, Juan Pablo Álvarez, executive chef of the Castillo’s Kitchen Restaurant in Ojochal, traveled to Lima Peru. He participated in the Jatum Culinary Championship.
The Wiz of Oz, Timeless Fantasy in June!
by Pied Piper Productions & Jungle Arts and Dance In 1904, novelist Frank L. Baum achieved success with his book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In 1939, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presented this iconic film with Judy Garland with […]
Ballena Tales History, Costa Rica South Pacific Travel Guide
At 2007 there were no printed means of communication between the three villages. In Ojochal not even phone service was functioning. I started to edit Ballena Tales, a little brochure dedicated to the area, interviewing pioneers, business people, and tourists.
Dominical Surf Spot: Costa Rica’s best kept secret
Dominical has slowly gained popularity for its surfing. It’s one of Costa Rica’s best-kept secret! Now, the town thrives of surf tourism. National and regional surf contests occur annually in Dominical further showcasing the powerful waves and help in keeping our surf culture alive.
Happy Is Healthy. Say “no” to stress.
What do you think will happen if you get stubborn about being happy? Say “no” to stress. Recently a friend, told me, “My secret is, I just don’t do stress. That stuff will kill you. If I can’t do anything, about something, I sure as heck don’t worry about it.”
What to do, Where to eat and Where to stay…
South Pacific Costa Rica Beaches
Looking for business directories, maps or other printouts? We’ve got that too!
Dare to Discover and Enjoy…
Check out…
Need help planning your next trip to Costa Rica? We look forward to help you!
Email: carlos@ballenatales.com
Phone: +(506) 8946 7134 or +(506) 8914 1568

