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INNOTALES, EDUCATING IN MARINE CONSERVATION 2020
As we all know, the ocean is in great danger. Climate change, plastic pollution, the fishing industry, and water pollution are threatening all marine life. All this happens underwater and is not seen, which generates a lack of information in the general public and very little marine conservation education.

Greetings from beautiful Drake Bay 2020!
I am a native of Drake Bay and have been a licensed Captain for over 20 years. We employ two full-time mates who are great fishermen and take care of our clients´ needs while they are on the boat. We have clients from professionals to families with children who have never fished before. We love teaching people how to fish and showing off our beautiful local waters.

PRICING YOUR HOME – RE/MAX We Sell Paradise
At RE/MAX We Sell Paradise, our goal is to work with you to achieve a “right-price” for your home. We will prepare a comprehensive market analysis for your property, looking for the final sales price of similar properties that have sold in your neighborhood, taking market increases into account. We will closely examine where your home differs from these properties and adjust accordingly.

Three Reasons Why You Should Move To Costa Rica
The sensational natural environments and the laid back vibe of Costa Ricans makes this country a regular on ‘top 10 best’ on travel and lifestyle lists. People who visit quickly understand why people here report being some of the happiest in the world.

CABYS – Catalog of Goods and Services, 2nd part
First of all, we will remind you, What is Cabys? It is an official list of codes for mandatory use in electronic receipts to standardize the details of the goods and services traded.

Platelet-rich Plasma
The treatment with Platelet-rich plasma can be repeated according to the requirements of your skin. Some application strategies recommend one application every month for three months, others one or two a year. The important thing is to assess the condition at the beginning of treatment and thus determine your needs.

Cuna del Angel Hotel
Why the name Cuna del Angel Hotel? It is because I believe in Angels, and my guests should feel like in a cradle, safe, taken care of and pampered, forgetting their problems.

Sustainable Finance: A New Approach
Sustainable Finance: A New Approach. Today, faced with the environmental challenge, the interests of citizens, consumers, businesses, and Finance seem to be aligning in an unprecedented.

Steve’s Supermarket
Steve´s Supermarket & Delicatessen, this beautiful and nicely presented convenience store will cover all your needs. All in one, there is an exquisite Deli department and a well-equipped supermarket.

The Beehive Restaurant
Owner of Beehive Restaurant Michael Allen created a little paradise for his friends and customers. Locals love the place, amidst tropical vegetation with palm trees, bougainvilleas, and well-manicured landscaping.

PLAZA BAHIA MOANA, Uvita close to Marino Ballena Park
PLAZA BAHIA MOANA opens its doors in Uvita, on the main road to the National Marino Ballena National Park, Ballena street.

“And love passes through the stomach”!
This quote, perhaps the initial one, can be found in a 1928 etiquette book “The Completed Adam”. It was written by tennis player, writer, and author Paula von Reznicek and her husband. In it, they mention: “And love passes through the stomach”! Wherever the quote comes from, we agree that love for Costa Rica runs through the stomach!
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