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Fun Painting Party in Bahía Uvita
By Melissa Junghänel In August, the community organized a PaintingParty to beautify Bahía Uvita, the little village by the sea, according to the motto, “a beautiful town is a happy town.” It was an excellent […]
Awesome – Scotti´s new life
Scotti is an example of strength and perseverance! By Dagmar Reinhard Video by Drew LaPlante Scotti Trinler aka Scotti Amputee, welcomed us in his Costa Canyoning office, located within the Hotel Sueños Tranquilos in Uvita. […]
Surfing is not a fad; it’s a lifestyle.
Jordy Mendez By Cheme Photos by Paul Gerace In April, Jordy Méndez Marín won second place in the Junior category at the Playa HermOSA Surf Contest. During the first heat, he was not very lucky […]
Making the Southern Zone the safest place to live and visit in Costa Rica
Making the Southern Zone the safest place to live and visit in Costa Rica CAP ON CRIME Identifying false Colones “False colones ranging from 2,000 to 20,000 are circulating all over Costa Rica. Some individuals […]
Food from the gods (Theobroma cacao)
Cocoa was very significant to Native Americans and now days, it is highly valued by the modern consumer. The cocoa powder is made from the seeds of the plant that grows wild in the forests […]
What has the Art of the Diquís in common with Michelangelo’s David?
What has the Art of the Diquís in common with Michelangelo’s David? Saúl Mora Morales is 33 years old; he studied Visual Arts and Communication at the Universidad Nacional of Costa Rica. He is a sculptor, ceramist, painter, and designer, during his 16 years of experience; he has created thousands of drawings and sculptures.
Ventanas Beach and its amazing caves
Uwe, the German administrator of Playa Ventanas, greeted us with freshly brewed coffee. Three years ago, he arrived to take care of this piece of paradise, without speaking a word of Spanish. He brought with […]
The Black Machine 84, an Old Engine Comes to Life
By Dagmar Reinhard After 30 years of deterioration, being parked under extremely hot and humid conditions at Palmar Sur, the “Black Machine 84” was restored, becoming once again the beautiful and stunning machine it was […]
There is Always a Way to Do Things Differently
By Perry Gladstone When people come to Costa Ballena the first time, they are blown away by the beauty they see all around them. Nature in all its glory is reflected in the land and […]
Spectacled Caiman… Seems to Be Wearing a Pair of Glasses
by Breanna Ondich The Guajipal At night, in rivers, estuaries, lagoons, paddy fields, and even large puddles along the southern zone, with the help of a lantern you can spot a pair of red eyes […]
The Swell is Coming
by Cheme When a surfer hears about the swell, there is ground for joy; it is time to start planning. What is the swell? It is the series of mechanical waves spreading along the interface […]
Uvita, A Pretty Town is a Happy Town
Bright tropical colors were painted on buildings, fences, and recycled tire planters of the happy town. The results certainly put a big smile on everyone’s face!
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