9th Oct 2023

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32. Boruca People

THE MASKS AND BORUCA PEOPLE You’ve probably ran into the colourful masks that seem to permeate our area – homes, shops, pubs, restaurants, and medical and real estate offices proudly display the vibrant artisan creations….

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25th Sep 2023

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31. THE SPHERES PARK

A VERY UNUSUAL PARK Did you know that two very unique parks sit right across from each other in Palmar Sur? Both parks hold a collection of mysterious pre-Colombian stone spheres while the smaller park…

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9th Aug 2023

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27. BABY TURTLE RELEASE

BABY TURTLE RELEASE Did you now you can get a front row seat to a baby turtle release along our local Ojochal and Uvita area beaches? A visiting family members dug through a list of…

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3rd Aug 2023

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26. WATERFALL AND NATURAL POOLS IN UVITA

THE OTHER UVITA WATERFALL The town of Uvita is known for its natural attractions – Playa Hermosa, Playa Uvita, the ‘Whale’s Tail’ sand and rock formation, Parque National Marino Ballena (and the ocean animals like…

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28th Jul 2023

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25. Playa Dominical

DOMIONICAL BEACH One of the best-known surfing destinations in the world, there is much more to Playa Dominical than waves and nomad surfers. The beach has also become a top family destination and the perfect…

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21st Jul 2023

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24. Tinamastes Artisan Market

FERIA TINANAMSTES If you are on the lookout for cool souvenirs, organic produce, artisan crafts, alternative medical products, homemade canned goods and hot sauces (and MUCH more) you MUST check out FERIA TINAMASTES. Every Tuesday…

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20th Jan 2023

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15. A WEEKEND TRIP TO PANAMA

WHY PANAMA? Sometimes, if you’ve been staying around our beautiful South Pacific coast of Costa Rica for a while, you may get itchy feet for a bit of a weekend gateway. A great destination is…

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20th Jan 2023

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13. A TRIP TO GARZA ISLAND

SOMETHING DIFFERENT While still incredibly scenic, clean, natural and safe, the numerous beaches lining the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica can, at times, get a little busy. Locals, expats and tourists flock to these natural…

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20th Jan 2023

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12. COSTA RICA’S DARK BEACHES

Why are most Costa Rican beaches dark? Most people who ask this question get the standard answer – the sand is ‘volcanic’. But there is so much more to this story and to the details…

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20th Jan 2023

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11. CASCADA EL PAVON (PAVON WATERFALL)

CASCADA EL PAVON Just around the corner from Ojochal sits a hidden gem – a beautiful jungle waterfall (with a bonus swim hole), a perfect Instagram photo that captures the true essence and wilderness of…

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