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Electric Mobility in Costa Ballena
What is the situation with electric cars on the Costa Ballena? How and where can I charge my electric vehicle? Find out here!



Red Tides – National Alert
What are Red Tides and how do they destroy marine life? Dozens of marine species have been found dead. This is a national emergency.



Costa Ballena Calls out to Many
Costa Ballena kids were bussed to Quepos for the inaugural ‘Leoncitos’ event. 70 volunteers put smiles on the faces of children and their families.



Neem and Its Extraordinary Health Benefits
Miguel Garro Sánchez is a herbalist who grows Neem, noni, and moringa trees, all native to India. They all contain remarkable healing properties.



Help our Community by Promoting the Local Economy
Living in this community for over 14 years, Dra. Mónica Alfaro tells us about some things she has learned during this time, regarding local economy.



Fishing in the Beautiful and Remote Drake Bay
Do you want to learn more about fishing and soon have big fish on the hook yourself? Learn more and book the best tour with Fish Drake Bay!



Protecting Nature Starts at Home with AmbiciOsas
The main goal of AmbiciOsas is protecting nature. They set up a recycling system and hope to find a long-term solution to our waste consumption.



Wellbeing Chef Mayron Q Peraza
Meet the wellbeing chef Mayron and his delicious menus at the nFusion Bistro on the terrace of the Villas Alturas hotel, with its incredible views.



Mother Nature Did It
When we leave the land to Mother Nature, she transforms it back into a wild state so that it provides food for countless species of living things.



Seeds – The Heritage of the Last 800 Generations
Seeds are at the heart of all food systems. Currently, processes are being initiated that would take away this heritage. We cannot allow this!



Architecture 101 – How NOT to Build a House
Want to build a house but don’t know much about architecture? Architect Jose Roberto Guillen Vargas explains what steps are to be avoided.



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