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Duo Aurélie Riant & Anthony Gómez
~ by Dagmar Reinhard Aurélie is a young girl from Nova Scotia (Canada) with a remarkable voice. She received her first classical singing lessons when she was eight years old, followed by guitar and keyboard classes. When she […]
Have Fun and Be Safe on the beach!
~ by Nate Bright The Costa Ballena region is famous for its beautiful beaches, and we hope you take full advantage of them! Here are some great safety tips to keep in mind as you play in […]

Yoga Philosophy ~ Part VI
~ by Pilar Salazar The 8 Limbs of Ashtanga The Niyamas The second limb of Ashtanga Yoga is the “Niyamas”; they represent guidelines to be aware of in our daily lives. The first one is “Sauca”, which […]
Boruca Gallery Gift Shop
Boruca Gallery Gift Shop~ by Susie AtkinsonLooking for a unique souvenir of your trip to Costa Rica – something that is a true representation of the local folklore and does not have that “Made in China” stamp on […]
Our senior pets
When our beloved pets become geriatric, they require special attention since their bones and muscles are not strong anymore.
And Who’s Peter?
~ by Dagmar Reinhard Peter Marschall, the son of a German father and a Hungarian mother, who also speaks English and Spanish, came to Costa Ballena in the South Pacific of Costa Rica, for the first time […]
An Unfortunate but Happy Scarlet Macaw
~ by Mike Graeber Meet Ruby, one of our two scarlet macaws here at Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS). This beautiful, young bird has had a very painful life because of things done to him by heartless human beings. Ruby […]

Uvita, Fresh from the Feria: Papaya
~ by Luba NikolayevPapaya is a well-known, healthy, tropical fruit that is both delicious and full of advantages. In Costa Rica, papayas are easy to grow and abundant year round. When ripe, the fruit has sun-kissed, […]
Wine lovers rejoice! Your favorite wine at Hotel Villas Río Mar
~ by Dagmar Reinhard In Costa Rica, wine at restaurants can be very expensive, and to make it affordable, mostly lowquality wines or consummation per glass are offered to the guests. Christian Vijselaar, owner of Hotel Villas Río Mar, […]

Once You Start Making Lists You’ll Know You’re Hooked
~ by Jack Ewing Non addicts scratch their heads wondering why us bird watchers get so excited about something so simple as observing our feathered friends. On the surface it seems like a boring pastime, but nothing […]

The Massif of Life
~ by Luis Humberto Galera – Photo Mario Wong Cold and strong winds blow on the plains at Buena Vista Hill, the official name of the feared massif better known as “Death Hill”; this is ironic, since its hillsides […]

Dental Health for Dogs
Bad breath in pets have several causes; it’s necessary to discard infected teeth, foreign objects stuck between the teeth (pieces of wooden sticks or bones), abscesses, plaque, etc.
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