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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!

Catalog of Goods and Services (Cabys)
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.

Fast and agile Tiger ratsnakes: puffing but not bluffing
Fast and agile are the two words for describing the beautiful tiger ratsnakes (Spilotes pullatus). This name refers to their distinctive black and yellow tiger-like pattern.

The Crystal Floor: Discovering the wonderful underwater biodiversity
Caño Island, a beautiful biological reserve 20 km off of the South Pacific coast of Costa Rica, is a biodiversity hotspot. Hosting the highest diversity of corals of the Pacific of Costa Rica,

‘Coffee Under Sail: An Alternative Shipping Option’
Designed with ecological intention, the company behind the flagship of Costa Rica – SAILCARGO INC. – aims to not only build ships and sail cargo but influence the surrounding community at home and each port of call positively

What has DAWG been doing during the Restrictions?
DAWG Needs Your Help? DAWG wants to continue doing these clinics, but we are getting low on funds. You can make a donation using our US PayPal account, and since DAWG also has non-profit status

Humidity affects the Structures of your Construction
At this time of year, we have the most significant amount of rain in our country, which could cause humidity problems. Due to this, the constructive structures are more affected by the aesthetic point of view by the appearance of…
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