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THE MAGAZINEJamiSun and The Naked Version
The talented guitar player and singer from South Carolina has played at Jolly Roger, Tortilla Flats, the Roadhouse, the Flutterby House and at the recent Best Fest Festival. Recently, he released his latest CD, Naked […]
Full Moon Party at Playa Ventanas
The first of many full moon parties was held at Playa Ventanas, 5 km North of Ojochal de Osa and 10 km South of Uvita of Costa Ballena de Osa, last Saturday January 26th, 2013. […]
Hacienda Coopeagri
400 metros Sur entrada Playa Chamán Uvita, Costa Rica (506) 2743 8081, (506) 2743 8400 hotel@ns.coopeagri.co.cr Find them on Facebook: HaciendaCoopeagri
Pancito Café
Bakery, Pastry Shop and French Specialties Breakfast and Lunch available Plaza Delfin, 25 metros de l’entrada de Ojochal Ojochal de Osa, Costa Rica (506) 8729 4115 pancitocafe@gmail.com 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Pancito Café is […]
The "Blue Note del Sur" Trio
“The Blue Note Del Sur” trio is integrated by Bédard Lyne, singer and guitarist, Jean-Luc Danis, bassist and voice, both are from Canada, and Vincent Resta, who came from France many years ago, is expert […]
The Girl Who Sings to the Whales – Samanta Duarte
At her young age, only eight years old, Samantha Duarte Picado from San Josecito, Uvita, has a clear picture of what is important in her life: the whales. She goes to the local school, and […]
Rescuing Animals on the Road
We recently received an ocelot at the Clinic showing no vital signs. It had been run over by a car. According to a witness, the perpetrator got off his car, took out his cell phone […]
The World's Fastest Animal is Visiting
It lives mostly along mountain ranges, river valleys, and coastlines in Polar Regions. In regions with a mild winter, it often becomes a permanent resident; however, some of them, especially adult males, may remain in […]
Why Yoga & Surfing?
Yoga & Surfing retreats are becoming very popular in this country and around the world. For those who wonder why that is happening, here you have a brief explanation: Yoga has a meaning that is […]
The Shamans of the Bribri Tribe
The Shamans of the Bribri Indigenous Tribe at Cordillera de Talamanca The Bribri Indigenous Tribe from Cordillera de Talamanca is one of the few remaining indigenous groups in Costa Rica. The Cordillera of Talamanca is the […]
CAP News
Those of us, who live here in Costa Ballena year-round, are seeing the pleasing uptick in visitors and part-time residents. Welcome to everyone! And of course, the return of the dry season means the return […]
Driver’s License
With all the scuttlebutt, rumors, and gossip about the effects of the new traffic laws, especially pertaining to driver’s licenses, we thought we would present one factual experience of an actual visit to the MOPT […]
In Memorandum of Woody Dyer, a Great Free Spirit
Indian Poetry In memory of Woody Dyer, a great free spirit from Bella Vista Lodge, Escaleras-Dominicalito. He did wonders for his community, A role model! He will always be there … always! When I […]
What to do in case of RIP TIDES
Locals understand and heed the risks while many visitors do not because of lack of information, lack of lifeguards at many of the most popular swimming spots and lack of signs. Ocean currents on both […]
What to do in case of EARTHQUAKE
During Remain calm and act in the safest, quickest way. Encourage others to do the same. Stay away from heavy objects and other items that may fall Move to previously identified safe […]
What to do in case of LANDSLIDE
Inspect the land of stability in the landslide area Obey the safety measures of the local authorities Be aware of technological threats that could have occurred (traffic accidents, gas leaks, fires & […]
What to do in case of flood
During Keep watch for sudden increase in turbulence and water level Watch for sudden decrease in water level as an indication that a dam could have formed upstream due to carrying large amounts of materials […]
Public Holidays
January 1 New Year’s Day March 19 St. Joseph’s Day Easter Holy Week April 11 Juan Santamaría Day May 1 Labor Day June Corpus Christi June 29 St. Peter and St. Paul’s Day July 25 […]
What to do in Sierpe de Osa
What to do in Sierpe de Osa Our little pacific village of Sierpe de Osa is so much more than just a place to hop on a boat to Drake´s Bay! Stay overnight and discover […]
Wildlife Mangrove Tour on the Sierpe River
I love to remember the day when we went on a wildlife mangrove tour on the Sierpe river. We took a private boat at Kokopelli’s dock, a romantic bar/restaurant overlooking the Sierpe River.
The Miracle Mangosteen
The Garcinia mangostana is often called the “queen of fruits.” It is not only delicious, but one of the best sources of phytonutrients (including antioxidants) that can save your life as they work to prevent […]
Tortilla Flats
Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Open Daily: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Beach front Restaurant and Bar Dominical, Costa Rica Front view – Tortilla Flats Come hang out in “Tortilla Flats” […]
The Surgeon Fish Does Not Practice Medicine
In the waters of the South Pacific of Costa Rica one of the most striking and beautiful fish families are undoubtedly the surgeon fish (Family Acanthuridae), named after the sharp thorn they present at the […]
Sunday BBQ
Restaurant, Bar & Cabinas Atypical French Cuisine Open from Friday to Tuesday 11 am to 9:30 pm Calle Soluna Ojochal, Costa Rica (506) 2786 5052 / 8719 5130 cocolindo@ymail.com Every second Sunday from […]
Saturday Night Latin Dance Party
Restaurant, Bar & Cabinas Atypical French Cuisine Open from Friday to Tuesday 11 am to 9:30 pm Calle Soluna Ojochal, Costa Rica (506) 2786 5052 / 8719 5130 cocolindo@ymail.com Every second Saturday at 7 […]
Latin Dance Night
Restaurant, Bar & Cabinas Atypical French Cuisine Open from Friday to Tuesday 11 am to 9:30 pm Calle Soluna Ojochal, Costa Rica (506) 2786 5052 / 8719 5130 cocolindo@ymail.com Tuesdays at 8 pm we […]
Coco Lindo
Restaurant, Bar & Cabinas Atypical French Cuisine Open from Friday to Tuesday 11 am to 9:30 pm Calle Soluna Ojochal, Costa Rica (506) 2786 5052 / 8719 5130 cocolindo@ymail.com Aurelie & Alexandre invite you […]
An Eight Colones Pair of Pants
Don Regulo Gonzales is a 70-year-old-man; at the age of 14, he came from Esparza to Platanillo. While going to school, he met his future wife Judith Solis C. Years later they got married, and […]
Guillermo Ástua Zúñiga, known as Memo Madriz
In 1956, Memo and his parents left Turrialba to move to his godparents’ farm called La Concepción. For Memo, only 10 years old, school and games had finished. He had to work in the fields […]
Iguana Verde Ferreteria
Hardware store (506) 2743 8929 1 km East Banco CR Uvita, Costa Rica Opening Hours Monday to Friday – 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturdays – 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sundays […]
Whales & Dolphins Hotel
The Hotel in Uvita offers two private and quiet units with a total of 20 rooms, each with a private and stunning ocean view and balcony.
Piccola Italia Presents Full Moon Party!
Friday, November 30th, 2012 Pizzeria Piccola Italia Restaurant, Deli and Bar Mediterranean Fusion Cuisine Pizza, homemade pasta, Italian Deli Tuesday to Sunday 12 a.m. – 12 p.m. 300 m Norte Servicentro Bahia (km 161) Uvita, […]
Marino Ballena National Park
Offshore there is a row of small islands and submerged rocks, starting with Roca de la Viuda and followed by the famous Whale Tail at Punta Uvita.
Huen Tebec – New field station of the Institute of Tropical Biodiversity (IBT)
Huen Tebec is the new field station of the Institute of Tropical Biodiversity (IBT) in Uvita Bahia, next to the Marine Ballena National Park. Its name, taken from the Boruca dictionary means frog (Huen) and […]
Sloth a beautiful mammal, who lives in the forest of Costa Rica
The Sloth is a beautiful mammal who lives in the forest of Costa Rica only eats leaves. Their stomachs are big and slow. They have a special kind of bacteria in their intestines to help the digestion of food.
El Sabor De Ojochal
El Sabor de Ojochal was formed in August of 2012 to highlight Ojochal’s cornucopia of delicious and diverse culinary offerings.
