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AKKA: a sacred space nestled in the jungle!
Author: Sophie Paternot Akka Institute is a Temple found in the village of Ojochal, an intimate space hosting weekly Yoga, Martial Arts, Sound Healing classes, and workshops and events. Dedicated to offering positively-impactful teachings in […]

Legal del Sur Facilítates Legal Procedures Registry of Transparency and Final Beneficiaries
Author: Dagmar Reinhard Conveniently located at the entrance to Uvita in the building in front of the Bank of Costa Rica, Legal del Sur attends Car Registration, Real Estate, marriage, and residence procedures. It is […]

Dominicalito Beach
Author: Sharon Wagner Dominicalito Beach is not as infinite as Baru Beach and not as hang-ten as Dominical. It doesn’t have roaring caves like Ventanas, and it certainly doesn’t have a sweeping Whale’s tail. Upon […]

Surf runs in my blood
Author: Dagmar Reinhard Brisa Hennessy was born in 1999 in Matapalo on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Her Hawaiian mother and Californian father moved in the 90s to this very remote town in Osa, where […]

Costa Ballena’s 5 Days for Good is Back!
Author: Brad Dean Last year we saw Canada, the USA, and Costa Rica rally together and inspire each other with acts of kindness, charitable donations, and more. Some of the notable efforts included beach and […]

Burning land causes devastating problems
Author: The Vegan Pirates We visited our land in the hills between Cortes and Palmar and discovered a massive fire on a neighboring lot some time ago. Before, we occasionally saw some smoke columns in […]

Price Automotive Group NOW in Uvita!
Author: Dagmar Reinhard Allie Demarsh, owner of Price Auto Sales in Uvita, proudly shares: “In less than six months, we have become the favorite pre-owned car dealer amongst ex-pats and long-time visitors. We are the […]

Innoceana opens Marine Conservation and Education Center in Costa Rica
Author: Flavio Güell On January 29, 2022, the official inauguration of Innoceana’s Marine Conservation and Education Center (MCEC) took place. Innoceana is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose primary purpose is to protect, conserve and restore the oceans. The Marine […]

Visual Storytelling – Interview with Photographer Andy Mann
Author: Dagmar Reinhard The gifted photographer Andy Mann told us in an interview about his work and the importance of Visual Storytelling. Read about his passion and view his amazing pictures of the Pacific Ocean. […]

Enjoy 18 holes of fun Osa Mini Golf – OMG
Author: Dagmar Reinhard Miniature golf is about luck and fun: you have to hit the ball along the greens around the toucan, frog, sloth, tapir, and into a turtle’s mouth at the last hole #18 […]

Join the Migration!
Author: Michelle Kloosterman Four times a week, I throw on my backpack and start hiking up the mountain. I have been preparing in Uvita for the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT): one of the world’s longest […]

El Refugio: Five Years Helping Dogs and Cats
Author: Rosie Castle FIVE years ago, a small group of animal lovers was greatly saddened by the conditions of cats and dogs in the jungle area of Costa Rica. They saw first-hand how the overpopulation of […]
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