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Leilani McGonagle, Expression of Female Capacity
Leilani McGonagle elected First-ever Athlete Commission of the International Surfing Association (ISA). Get to know this Costa Rican surfer!

Festival de la Luz – Dominical
Dominical’s first “Festival de la Luz” took place on December 10, 2022; if the vibe and community turnout are any indicator, it was a hit.

The Festival of Hearts and Light
Festival of Hearts and Light: You could hear the festival de la luz even before seeing it. The spectators did not shy away from the persistent rain.

Cultural Heritage
The cultural heritage of a nation or region is not solely composed of monuments and museum collections, but also of living intangible expressions. Learn about the Borrucas dance of the Diablitos.

Feed your Soul, Honor your Sun Sign | Horoscope 2023
Have you ever met someone who seems listless, down, or without direction? Knowing more about sun signs can help alleviate these experiences.

Diana’s Passion is Singing
Diana and Chelsea met in Dominical and became friends. They love parties and dancing and plan to promote events along the coast as a team.

Happiness is a Healing Journey
You deserve happiness! With MINDLOVE, you can enjoy the benefits of professional psychotherapy sessions online. Book your session now!

South Pacific Costa Rica Free Digital Magazine, Ballena Tales #87
Ballena Tales is an essential free guide and digital magazine for travelers, residents, and investors.

¿The Future of Osa?
In a previous interview with the two owners of RECHERCHÉ, they mentioned the future of the Southern Zone and the changes they saw coming.

Lic. Mauro Esquivel Informs
Lic. Mauro Esquivel of AAAContadores explains what to look for when a business owner withdraws money from the business account.

The Power in a Set of Stone Spheres – Finca 6
Many people ask us why our ancestors made the pre-Columbian stone spheres. The answer is not that simple, but Carlos Morales tries to explain.

Getting to Know “Sensei Sunshine”
“Sensei Sunshine” teaches self-defense and fitness classes. She holds a Second Degree Blackbelt. We interviewed her about her passion.
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