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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
Homage to Doña Elba Montero Marín
~ by Dagmar ReinhardLess than 50 years ago, Bahía Uvita was an isolated area difficult to access. Its history is linked to Mr. Cai Cruz and the aluminum producer Alcoa. In 1962, Cai Cruz owned Hacienda Bahía […]
YABASUJKRA
~ by Kurandenk (Huella del Jaguar / The Jaguar’s footprint)People from Boruca have many beliefs, and the stories, legends, and myths are part of our lives. Among such beliefs, there is the respect for nature. We know […]
Blue Flag – Marine Ballena National Park
~ by Stephanie Mory Villaseñor – Sub-admistradora Área de Conservación OsaThis year in March, the Marino Ballena National Park was awarded 4 Ecological Blue Flags, thanks to the joint efforts of volunteers and local organizations that make up […]
Stay one more night ~ a Whale of a Deal, Whales and Dolphins Festival
~ by Perry Gladstone Dear associate and companies of Costa Ballena. During the month of September, the annual Whales and Dolphins Festival attracts more than 6000 people to our region. This is an incredible business opportunity and we want to […]
Continuation of the 8 Limbs of Ashtanga – Asana
~ by Pila SalazarAsanas (yoga postures) comprised the third limb of Ashtanga Yoga. Although it is only a branch, it is what most of the western world conceived as “Yoga”. I started practicing in my early twenties. […]
480 Horse Riders
~ by Dagmar Reinhard The Horse Riding Commission of San Josecito deserves special recognition for the recent equestrian event held under the umbrella of the 2017 Summer Festival in Bahía – Uvita. Already last year, the commission began […]
Great coffee and warm, welcoming people
~ by Pam CapistaGreat coffee and warm, welcoming people – two of Costa Rica’s amazing resources. I had the great pleasure of visiting don Emilio’s coffee farm in San Luis and touring the farm with him and his […]
Slow down! Animals Crossing The Road
~ by Loyal ClarkeAt Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, our number one goal is to get the animals back to their native habitats. Sadly, that is not always possible due to injuries from which the animals cannot fully recover. The […]
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