Nature: Piedras Blancas National Park
The Piedras Blancas National Park (PNPB) is one of the most recently created protected areas and one of the least visited in Costa Rica. It protects both continental (14,147 ha) and maritime (1,200 ha) area. […]
Krisa, A Family Business
Krisa is dedicated to the manufacture, sale and installation of curtains, blinds, vertical and retractable awnings. Our flagship product is motorized blinds or awnings. This means that when purchasing a motorized product, at the touch […]
Anniversary: 10 years of the Flutterby House
It’s not easy starting a business; no one knows that better than sisters Pam and Kim Andreasen from California. As the founders of The Flutterby House in Bahia, the popular eco-friendly beach hostel, bar and […]
Market: First Anniversary of EL MERCADO
In December 2018, the market “El MERCADO“ celebrated its first anniversary in the presence of many buyers, visitors and artists like Phil Swain, Gabi Camino and Ellie Dufresne who cheered the party on with their […]
DAWG: The Life Of Shawnell Lisa Parker
Shawnell Parker who in September 2018 crossed the “Rainbow Bridge” was honored in December when the DAWG community held a memorial at Roca Verde. In every community exist a few special souls, people who are […]
Festival Envision 2019: A Plastic-free Event
Every February Playa Hermosa in Uvita, is transformed into a small village where more than 7000 people from all over the world coexist. During these 4 days they can participate in permaculture and natural medicine […]
Expat: Moving to Costa Rica
Thousands of expats consider Costa Rica their home. With affordable living, beautiful terrain and the excitement found in adventure activities, it’s no wonder that people love the ‘Pura Vida’ lifestyle found here. Bringing Your Life […]
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays! What does that mean? The holidays represent distinctive celebrations for different people. Both Canada and the US have their historical Thanksgivings commemorating the beginnings of their nations, giving thanks for the good harvest […]
Hacienda Baru: A Bird Watcher’s Dream
Anyone who has stayed in the Costa Ballena for even a single day knows what an amazing variety of birds reside here. Big, small, colorful, drab, predator, prey, and every description you can think of.
Boruca: Cultural Heritage
Melvin González Rojas (Kamel), a member of the Boruca community and of the Heritage Commission of these indigenous people commented:
Looking Good and Feeling Good
Feeling good and looking good are both very important. Many people seek consultation because of different signs of aging like wrinkles, deep creases, sun spots, skin laxity or sagging skin, even skin lesions.
Safe Costa Ballena
The Southern Pacific Zone of Costa Rica is a beautiful place to live. The area between Dominical and Ojochal is especially appealing to ex-pats and many people have made the big move to this region. […]