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THE MAGAZINEDeer in the Path of the Tapir Biological Corridor
Deer in the Path of the Tapir Biological Corridor By Jack Ewing, Hacienda Baru “There used to be red brocket deer everywhere,” exclaimed Don Rafael. years. Hunters killed them all. I remember one day “But […]
Pueblo Roots Initiatives
By Dagmar Reinhard Vida Auténtica “ Pueblo Roots Initiatives ” has started its first classes of 2015, and they are being held in Playa Matapalo and Platanillo. The number of participants signing up for the […]
Medical Tourism in Costa Rica, Bahia Ballena Doctors
As a medical practitioner, I’ve acquired a lot of experience with international patients in the last 25 years; I understand the importance of medical tourism for the development of our country.
The Tree Ocelot or Margay Cat
By Vet. Fernando Riera S. The margay cat (Leopardus wiiedi) inhabits the mountains of Costa Ballena. The size of a domestic cat, it is relatively small in size (3.2 kg) when compared with other Costa […]
Healthy Rivers in San Josecito
Osa Conservation is an NGO committed to research and nature protection (Non governmental Organization) of the Osa Peninsula. However, sometimes they go outside their mandate to facilitate workshops about water health. San Josecito is a […]
See the world with painter Marvin’s eyes
By Dagmar Reinhard We met Marvin just as he was successfully finishing his first big mural at the bowling alley in Coronado; it is a huge marine underwater landscape covering two walls. “It represented an […]
Mavi Surf Hotel – Dominical
The owners of Mavi Surf Hotel, Massimiliano and Barbara are from Chiavari, a picturesque Italian town in the province of Genoa. They studied at the same school and dated for a couple of months. Fifteen […]
The value of a view
By Robert E. Rodgers Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so it is said. Visually pleasing is a lot better than being exposed to boring images, in person or on the screen. In […]
A Paradise for Whales and Surfing
by Cheme Costa Ballena in the South Pacific of Costa Rica has become one of the favorite areas for domestic and foreign tourists, thanks to whales watching and our charming beaches. Playa Colonia was acknowledged […]
God knows best!
I believe the best lessons yoga provides are the ones that teach you to live a better life. This specific insight came from my recent trip to India. I learned that India could change you, […]
In Memory of Ismael Gonzalez the Master Mask Carver
by Susie Atkinson On November 27, 2014, the indigenous community Boruca lost an icon, Don Ismaël González, who was born July 17, 1928. Don Ismaël’s legacy is abundant as he was the only living person […]
Scarlet Macaws
By Claudia Langguth The Scarlet Macaw or lapa, as we call it in Costa Rica, is one of the world’s biggest parrots. It is about 80 cm long, and its span width is more than […]
Maranta, the Tapir
By Dagmar Reinhard At the early age of three-years, Saulo Gutiérrez started studying music at the Sinfónica Nacional in San José. For 10 years, he received classes and now at the age of 19, he […]
Did the Liberator Juanito Mora ever visit Golfo Dulce?
By Dagmar Reinhard In September 16th, 2010, the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica declared Juanito Mora “National Hero and Liberator.” Juan Rafael Mora Porras (February 8, 1814 to September 30, 1860) was President of Costa […]
About Pineapple Tours
In 2006, Nego (Manuel Mora) from beautiful Dominical and Rachel Wirostek from New York started their venture Pineapple Kayak Tours and SUP. Both are avid kayakers, stand up paddlers, and nature lovers. They want to […]
Whale’s Tail Snorkel and Paddle Tour at Marino Ballena National Park
After a short hike in Marino Ballena National Park, we paddle out through the small waves of Uvita Bay, and head towards the Whale’s Tail. It is a rock formation that occurs during the low […]
Ocean view lot for US$ 35,000!! A rare find!
ID 17904 Ocean view lot for US$ 35,000!! Location: Ojochal, Calle Lookout Sale Price: $35,000 Building size: 0 m2 Land size: 3750 m2 A rare find! Ocean view building lot for US$ 35,000 in a […]
Custom built Spanish style home with ocean view for sale
ID 17897 Custom built Spanish style home with ocean view Location: Calle La Cascada in Ojochal Sale Price: $299,000 Building size: approx. 200 m2 Land size: 5102 m2 This is a great deal! There are […]
Gone with the Wind; style Southern Mansion for sale
ID 17808 “Gone with the Wind” style Southern Mansion Location: Ojochal Sale Price: $1,975,000 Building size: 5000 ft2 Land size: 6684 m2 This remarkable home and property provides luxury living at its’ finest. A grand […]
Gorgeous 17 Acre Ocean View Property for sale, South Pacific Costa Rica
ID 17799 Gorgeous 17 Acre Ocean View PropertyLocation: Bejuco Road above Uvita on the Ballena Coast Sale Price: $269,000 Building size: N/A Land size: 70,656 m2Beautiful 17 Acre Property with sweeping Ocean and Mountain Views. […]
Great Price for a Great “LOT” Century 21 Ballena Properies
ID 17771 Great Price for a Great “LOT” Location: Ojochal Sale Price: $35,000 Building size: Land size: 4984 m2 Beautiful acre size lot in the mountains overlooking Ojochal. This excellent lot is priced to sell […]
2 Homes – 2 Pools – 2.2 Acres with Ocean Views
ID 17747 2 Homes – 2 Pools – 2.2 Acres with Ocean Views Location: Ojochal Sale Price: $799,000 Building size: 7123 m2 Land size: 9161 m2 Excellent value! A large property with a main house […]
The Sanctuary – 4 Serviced Lots with Ocean & Mountain Views – Priced to Sell
ID 17735 The Sanctuary – 4 Serviced Lots with Ocean & Mountain Views – Priced to Sell Location: Cortes – Ballena Coast Total Land Available – 4 Lots Area: 17.1 hect (43.4 acres) FOR […]
Costa Ballena Large 2 home estate with 180 degree ocean views
ID 17733 Large 2 home estate with 180 degree ocean views Location: Tres Rios Sale Price: $399,000 Building size: approx. 595 m2 Land size: 12263 m2 This 12,263 m2 / 3 acre estate truly is […]
A Great Deal!! Fully serviced building lot with a small ocean view
ID 17634 A Great Deal!! Fully serviced building lot with a small ocean view Location: Ojochal Phase 6 lot #F3 Sale Price: $19,999.- Building size: 0 m2 Land size: 625.48 m2 This fully serviced 625.48 […]
Singing Wood stunning ocean view property
ID 17604 Singing Wood Location: Uvita Sale Price: $450,000 Building size: 2000 ft2 Land size: 14506 m2 This well built beautiful home boasts a stunning ocean view and warm wood accents throughout the house. This […]
Casas Costa Ballena for Sale
ID 17543 Casas Costa Ballena Location: Uvita on the Ballena Coast Sale Price: $585,000 Building size: 4000ft2 Land size: 8675 m2 With broad sweeping views of ocean and mountains, this unique property will captivate you […]
