Paxer Coming to Costa Rica
By Jacobo Reyes Introduced by Venezuelan business people Jacobo Reyes and Gladys Irigoyen, the PAXER Hospitality Reservation Management System has arrived in Costa Rica. It is the solution to daily management of the hotel (Book-Collecting-Check-in, […]
The Culture of Boruca
by Susie Atkinson – photos: Isabelle Aubin Hidden within Costa Rica are different cultures and ethnic groups. There are eight indigenous groups in the country, and Costa Ballena’s closest community is the Borucans. Boruca’s history has […]
Meet Chester and Festus
by Mike Graeber These guys are Geoffroy’s Spider monkeys, the largest spider monkeys in the world. They live in remote areas of the jungle, where they move high into the trees. This makes them difficult […]
Great Waves at Surfers’ Paradise
Great Waves at Surfers’ Paradise by Trevor Brown For many, a surfer’s Paradise consists of a tranquil town and a perfect wave. However, to me the thought of one perfect wave is boring. I like […]
El Flaco
by Dagmar Reinhard “El Flaco” (the slim one) greeted us with the shaka, the unmistakable salute with the little finger and thumb – which is a symbol of aloha and part of the local culture of […]
Sensations are what truly counts
by Dagmar Reinhard Fitness trainers Jesús and Maryori are powerfull partners, who have a reputation of living what they preach. As cutting-edge personal development trainers in Costa Ballena, they are teaching the way to healthy […]
The San Isidro Airport
by Dagmar Reinhard Fernando León Rios, a native of Santa María de Dota, who was a pioneer when he came 30 years ago to San Isidro de Pérez Zeledón, had to battle with inclement weather conditions starting […]
The Holi Festival in Dominical
by Felix Helmholdt March 19th, the colorful Holi Festival will boost Dominical’s natural beauty. On the evening of the event Patron´s is having a Holika bonfire at the beach. The Holi-Festival of Colors is a […]
FOR SALE: EL RINCON DE UVITA, Costa Ballena Properties
El Rincon de UvitaUvita de Osa – Costa Ballena – Costa RicaThis Recreational and Commercial Center is centrally located in Uvita, a bustling little town which is developing by leaps and bounds. This multicultural community […]
Non Kuanxa
By Kokopelli Sierpe Invited to the Festival of Lights… The Sierpe river is also called the seven-headed snake for its many tributaries. Since ancient times it has been a waterway to connect with other native settlements. […]
A Winning Combination in Sierpe
by Jeane Brennan Success usually takes individuals working together towards a common goal. Students, professors, business owners and Sierpe’s Peace CorpsVolunteer, as well as Jessica Bernacchi, all assisted in bringing award winning accolades to Sierpe […]
Scarlett Macaws
The Ara or Scarlet Macaws are the largest parrot in the world! Courtesy of Kokopelli Tours With about 32 inches from head to tail, the Ara or Scarlet Macaws are the largest parrot in the world. […]