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The Coyol Palm Tree
The Coyol Palm, also known as spiny palm, is very common in our area, and reproduces in a natural way by spontaneously spreading its seeds. Genre: Acrocomia Origin: Tropical America (Neotropics) Crown diameter: 4.50 meters […]
See the Good, Share the Good
Costa Ballena has a wide range of bio and cultural diversity. Living here encourages us to pay more attention to other cultures, challenging us to respect their feelings and ‘modus vivendi’. It can also be […]

Putting the Pieces Together with Christophe Gstalder
Having traveled the world, Christophe Gstalder always returns to Costa Ballena, a place that has captured his heart. He lived for several years with the Boruca Indians, near Palmar, and maintains close ties with community members.
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Continue readingTraditional Celebrations 2013 in Bahía Uvita
We have not seen this type of events in the last 15 years in Bahia.” That was the comment of an enthusiastic neighbor who got together with his friends at a small courtyard under the […]
Melvin González Rojas "aka" Kuradenk
We met Melvin at the eighth Spheres Festival in Palmar Sur. He is the Don Ismael’s son, the master of the Borucan masks. We introduced him in a previous edition. When he was only seven […]
8th Spheres Festival in Osa
Last March, another great Spheres Festival took place at the central square in Palmar Sur. Hundreds of visitors stood still and admired the Danza Joven dancers from the UNA University, listened to…
Rainy season is upon us…
The green season (read: rainy season) is upon us. To a bunch of us living down here in our little slice of paradise, this is our favorite time of the year. Everything is so green […]
The Jubú or Don Edixon’s Chicha
Edixon Mora Lazaro is a “Little Devil’s Dance” veteran in Curré, a village at the Terraba River between Palmar and Buenos Aires. He is no longer involved in the parades that take place at the […]
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Continue readingRip Current….A Silent Killer – 100% Preventable Death
The following was written by Ros Thackurdeen and the aim of sharing their story is to help saves lives. Please be aware of the dangers in the water. Our Son, Ravi Thackurdeen, the love of […]
Sunrise Beach Yoga in Costa Rica
Nearly every day, Bodhi Surf owner and yoga instructor, Pilar Salazar, gets up before sunrise to do her personal yoga practice. We decided to get up with her one morning to capture this daily routine […]
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