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
The Millennials are coming
~ by Annie Drake A new generation of travelers The last generation born in the 20st century is referred to as “Millennials.” Due to a major surge in birthrates in the 80’s and 90’s, this […]
Three Sixty Boutique Hotel
360 degrees is defined as ‘a full rotation absolute circumference. Ojochal’s Three Sixty Boutique Hotel is appropriately named in many ways.
The first settlers in Pérez Zeledón
~ by Luis Gutiérrez Galera After the difficult and long-awaited conquest of the Cerro de la Muerte (Death Hill), the new colonizers in El General Valley started the hard process of settling in those fertile […]
Laguz Lykamo
An artist in harmony with the dream world Laguz Lykamo describes himself as “a fantasy artist, inspired by the world of dreams on the other side of the mirror,” and continues “Born on the Moon, […]
Kabe International Academy
~ by Dagmar Reinhard New school opening in Uvita The Kabe International Academy is Uvita’s new learning institution that will be opening in September of 2018. Kabe which means Quetzal in the Boruca Indian Language […]
Osa free of single-use plastic
Restaurants, bars, hotels, and other businesses in Osa, South Pacific of Costa Rica, adopted the commitment to eliminate single-use plastic within their operations as a way to reduce the pollution caused by this material on rivers and oceans.
Four terms of the insurance policies, referring to disbursements that all clients should know and understand
Health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance company. With the plan that you buy the company agrees to pay part of your medical expenses with sickness or injuries. Even when you need care that costs more than what you pay in premiums and deductibles, the insurance will cover it.
A great Achievement: The Ecological Blue Flag
~ by Melissa Jiménez Kardentey A great achievement The Ecological Blue Flag Award (BAE) is awarded annually to reward the efforts of volunteer work in conservation and development in line with the protection of nature, […]
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