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Benefits of a Gluten Free Diet
There are a lot of popular diets, one that you should absolutely consider for a myriad of reasons would be low gluten or even gluten-free diet.
Service JMF celebrates its 2019 business event.
Service JMF is part of a group of companies established in the 1980s in the southern area of Costa Rica and considers its mission to be the leading company in import and distribution nationwide, always […]
Promoting the South Pacific – A Comprehensive Media
The South Pacific of Costa Rica stands out as a booming destination and is the focus of Ballena Tales’ attention. For more than 10 years we have been providing quality content to those who visit us […]
Feria Tinamastes – The Solutions Table
Do we question what happens to our trash once we throw it in the bin? Whether it’s taken away in a truck, or to a collection center; once out of sight, out of mind…then no longer […]
Nature: Alice in the Land of Palms
Our French Miss Marple, recently relocated in Costa Rica, discovers the happiness and peculiarities of the jungle in this beautiful country. Nature in Central America offers surprises that give rise to some funny misunderstandings. Alice loves […]
Following the Sun – The Dream of Living in Costa Rica
We are Selina and Maggie – also known as the ”Gemelas“, two German communication science students. In our country, the small country of Costa Rica in Central America is regarded as a true oasis of […]
SOMOS (We Are): Building Resilient Communities
Initiatives Lack of resources and infrastructure are most noticeable in two ways. One feels quaint, excited and, at times, adventurous. The other is frustrating and causes genuine concern. When that happens our immediate response is […]
Costa Ballena: Jungle Bonsai
When you think of Bonsai, you probably imagine a small pine or conifer, with a gorgeously twisted and gnarled trunk, and windswept branches or maybe a Japanese maple with red leaves, majestically rendered in miniature. […]
Swimming Lessons in Dominical: I Can Swim
I love involving myself in local, community programs. I also love it when a much-needed project is discussed, then grows from a thought into a reality. Last year at Playa Hermosa, I coincidentally met Dainen, […]
Snakes: Growing Towards Green
Parque Reptilandia near to Dominical houses various species of boas and pythons. Two of the most beautiful ones are the Amazon Basin emerald tree boa (Corallus batesii) and the Green tree python (Morelia viridis) from […]
Security: Bonfires at the Beach?
After a busy year of 2018, summer and the holidays have arrived, along with days of sightseeing and rest. The canton of Osa and specifically, the district of Bahia Ballena is one of the most […]
Art in Dominical: Happy Feet Celebrates the New Year!
Happy Feet Ballet & Performing Arts School in Dominical, Costa Rica is excited as we celebrate the new year of 2019 full of exciting new opportunities in the Performing Arts for our local children and […]
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