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Rancho Turístico Mirador Buena Vista Tarrazú
Rancho Turístico Mirador Buena Vista Tarrazú, San José , Costa Rica
Rancho Turístico is a viewpoint with trails from where you can see the entire central Pac […]
San Juan El Diamante Verde
Osa, Puntarenas , Costa Rica
Our mission is to attract travelers to San Juan de Sierpe, the green diamond of the Golfo […]
Stibrawpa - Personas Artesanas
Comunidad de Yorkín, Territorio Indígena Bribri, Bratsi, Talamanca, , Costa Rica
We began our project in the 1980s. Yorkín's economic situation was difficult. Many men we […]
You will immerse yourself in our culture, feel the forest and our rivers, and connect wit […]
Sostenibilidad en Mente
San Sebastián Paso Ancho Norte, San José 10111, Costa Rica
We assist entrepreneurs of all sizes to move forward on their path towards developing sus […]
Arteymadera
Piedras de Mora, San José 506, Costa Rica
We offer all kinds of woodworking—from flowerpots and lights, to furniture and decoration […]
Finca Tres Equis
50 metros norte de la entrada de principal de Tres Equis - Finca Tres Equis mano derecha, Cartago 30510, Costa Rica
A family farm dedicated to forest and nature conservation, ecotourism, and agriculture. W […]
Artesh Cr
Guanacaste , Costa Rica
I'm an artisan from the Nosara district. My main goal is to express my lovely country's n […]
My business focuses primarily on creating artisan pieces from recycled materials. My pain […]
Finca ViaLig Insecticos
Pacayitas de La Suiza, Finca ViaLig, Cartago , Costa Rica
Finca ViaLig Insecticos offers a life experience in a panorama of community rural tourism […]
Hotel y Restaurante Alto Palomo
Alajuela , Costa Rica
Hotel and Restaurant Alto Palomo is located in the magical mountains of Sarchí. From any […]
Empaques creativos y más YK
Alajuela , Costa Rica
Empaques Creativos (Creative Packing) is a family business. It was created in December 20 […]
Jireh Store
Limon, Limon 70301, Costa Rica
We offer marketing services for entrepreneurs that don't know how to create their own pub […]
Albergue Cabo Luna
Costa Rica
The lodge consists of a house (four rooms), a cabin (six people) and a camping platform, […]
Bosque Nuboso Palo Verde
De la plaza deportes de Palo Verde del Guarco 5 km al sur, portón negro a mano izquierda, Bosque Nuboso Palo Verde., Cartago , Costa Rica
Palo Verde Cloud Forest (Bosque Nuboso Palo Verde), located in Cartago, is a protected ar […]
Ahí podemos ver la transformación del cacao
Tree Chocolate Tour
Tree chocolate tour., Alajuela 21301, Costa Rica
Our family project seeks to share our knowledge about cacao products with our visitors. […]
Helenor's Estancia
Guanacaste , Costa Rica
We're your choice for lodging in Barra Honda de Nicoya. Connect with nature and experienc […]
BBetter. fjbrenes1503@gmail.com / WA: +506 8920 5250
B Better - un Coach de vida para todos - Life coaching for all
Avenida 33, Pavas, San José 01200, Costa Rica
A life coach for everyone. Get closer to what you're striving for. Virtual Zoom sessions […]
Macramelaptopbag
Manotica
Nicoya, Guanacaste , Costa Rica
I started Manotica more than 10 years ago. Over time, I have continued to learn and grow. […]
My initiative creates macramé pieces for decoration and personal use. My goal is to see o […]
El Colectivo 506
montes de oca, San José , Costa Rica
El Colectivo 506 is a Costa Rican media outlet focused on solutions journalism and rural […]
Tejidos Elsa
Bijagua, , Costa Rica
Tejidos Elsa is an enterprise in which I make crocheted dolls (“amigurumis”). It is a hob […]
Tierra Amiga Tarrazú
San José , Costa Rica
We are a very traditional family. Our project is located just 1.5 hours from San José. We […]
Casitas el Sol
Posada Rural Casitas Tenorio B&B
2km Sureste del Liceo, Bijagua, Alajuela 21304, Costa Rica
Casitas Tenorio B&B is a rural tourism project, comprising of six private rooms (or Casit […]
Las Aves de Tierras Altas
Carlos, Vargas 3km SE del CR6 300m antes de Albergue Heliconias, Provincia de Alajuela, Bijagua de Upala, 21304, Alajuela , Costa Rica
Las Aves de Tierras Altas is a unique, rural and cozy lodging sanctuary immersed in the m […]
A day in the life of a master chocolatier
turrubares, Puntarenas , Costa Rica
A behind-the-scenes glimpse of Yorleny Cubillo, the chocolatier at Macaw Kakau and Macaw […]
Tips 506: Visiting Isla San Lucas
Isla San Lucas, Puntarenas , Costa Rica
Visiting Isla San Lucas National Park is much more than a boat ride and a visit to an old […]
Ostional, challenging conservation paradigms since 1987
ostional, Guanacaste , Costa Rica
In Ostional, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, protecting sea turtles sometimes means harvesting an […]
Tips 506: travel information for Ostional, Costa RIca
ostional, Ostional, Guanacaste Province , Costa Rica
All the information you need to plan a trip to visit this sea-turtle-watcher's paradise O […]
Chirripó and its 13 guardians
Pérez Zeledón, San José , Costa Rica
An in-depth look at how the communities surrounding Chirripó National Park contribute to […]
A day in the life of Jafet, a proud recycling collector
cóbano, Guanacaste , Costa Rica
A look at the daily work of the Waterkeeper-Bionic Recycling Center in Cóbano, on the Nic […]
A night in the life of sea turtle protector
pacuare, Limon , Costa Rica
What's it like to patrol Barra Norte de Pacuare, Limón, in the dark, protecting one of Co […]
The wisdom of a life on the river
rios tropicales lodge, Limon , Costa Rica
How "Rafa" Gallo created not only a successful rural tourism initiative, but also a lasti […]
When gold is green
osa, Puntarenas , Costa Rica
An in-depth look at the success and challenges of the Caminos de Osa community tourism in […]
One step at a time
pacuare, Limon , Costa Rica
El Colectivo 506 hikes sections of the coast-to-coast Camino de Costa Rica, and meets rur […]
Tips 506: the three trails to Chirripó
Pérez Zeledón, San José , Costa Rica
Is Chirripó on your bucket list? ⁠ Did you know there are not only many unforgettable des […]
Costa Rica Corps
San José , Costa Rica
Costa Rica Corps / Cuerpo de Costa Rica was created in 2020 at the beginning of the COVID […]
We are a nonprofit initiative to promote high-quality volunteering for organizations in C […]
Costa Rica Corps
San José , Costa Rica
Costa Rica Corps / Cuerpo de Costa Rica was created in 2020 at the beginning of the COVID […]
We are a nonprofit initiative to promote high-quality volunteering for organizations in C […]
Tips 506: the three trails to Chirripó
Pérez Zeledón, San José , Costa Rica
Is Chirripó on your bucket list? ⁠ Did you know there are not only many unforgettable des […]
One step at a time
pacuare, Limon , Costa Rica
El Colectivo 506 hikes sections of the coast-to-coast Camino de Costa Rica, and meets rur […]
When gold is green
osa, Puntarenas , Costa Rica
An in-depth look at the success and challenges of the Caminos de Osa community tourism in […]
The wisdom of a life on the river
rios tropicales lodge, Limon , Costa Rica
How "Rafa" Gallo created not only a successful rural tourism initiative, but also a lasti […]
A night in the life of sea turtle protector
pacuare, Limon , Costa Rica
What's it like to patrol Barra Norte de Pacuare, Limón, in the dark, protecting one of Co […]
A day in the life of Jafet, a proud recycling collector
cóbano, Guanacaste , Costa Rica
A look at the daily work of the Waterkeeper-Bionic Recycling Center in Cóbano, on the Nic […]
Chirripó and its 13 guardians
Pérez Zeledón, San José , Costa Rica
An in-depth look at how the communities surrounding Chirripó National Park contribute to […]
Tips 506: travel information for Ostional, Costa RIca
ostional, Ostional, Guanacaste Province , Costa Rica
All the information you need to plan a trip to visit this sea-turtle-watcher's paradise O […]
Ostional, challenging conservation paradigms since 1987
ostional, Guanacaste , Costa Rica
In Ostional, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, protecting sea turtles sometimes means harvesting an […]
Tips 506: Visiting Isla San Lucas
Isla San Lucas, Puntarenas , Costa Rica
Visiting Isla San Lucas National Park is much more than a boat ride and a visit to an old […]
A day in the life of a master chocolatier
turrubares, Puntarenas , Costa Rica
A behind-the-scenes glimpse of Yorleny Cubillo, the chocolatier at Macaw Kakau and Macaw […]
Las Aves de Tierras Altas
Carlos, Vargas 3km SE del CR6 300m antes de Albergue Heliconias, Provincia de Alajuela, Bijagua de Upala, 21304, Alajuela , Costa Rica
Las Aves de Tierras Altas is a unique, rural and cozy lodging sanctuary immersed in the m […]
El Colectivo 506
montes de oca, San José , Costa Rica
El Colectivo 506 is a Costa Rican media outlet focused on solutions journalism and rural […]
Casitas el Sol
Posada Rural Casitas Tenorio B&B
2km Sureste del Liceo, Bijagua, Alajuela 21304, Costa Rica
Casitas Tenorio B&B is a rural tourism project, comprising of six private rooms (or Casit […]
Ahí podemos ver la transformación del cacao
Tree Chocolate Tour
Tree chocolate tour., Alajuela 21301, Costa Rica
Our family project seeks to share our knowledge about cacao products with our visitors. […]
Hotel y Restaurante Alto Palomo
Alajuela , Costa Rica
Hotel and Restaurant Alto Palomo is located in the magical mountains of Sarchí. From any […]
Helenor's Estancia
Guanacaste , Costa Rica
We're your choice for lodging in Barra Honda de Nicoya. Connect with nature and experienc […]
Tejidos Elsa
Bijagua, , Costa Rica
Tejidos Elsa is an enterprise in which I make crocheted dolls (“amigurumis”). It is a hob […]
BBetter. fjbrenes1503@gmail.com / WA: +506 8920 5250
B Better - un Coach de vida para todos - Life coaching for all
Avenida 33, Pavas, San José 01200, Costa Rica
A life coach for everyone. Get closer to what you're striving for. Virtual Zoom sessions […]
Tierra Amiga Tarrazú
San José , Costa Rica
We are a very traditional family. Our project is located just 1.5 hours from San José. We […]
Macramelaptopbag
Manotica
Nicoya, Guanacaste , Costa Rica
I started Manotica more than 10 years ago. Over time, I have continued to learn and grow. […]
My initiative creates macramé pieces for decoration and personal use. My goal is to see o […]
Bosque Nuboso Palo Verde
De la plaza deportes de Palo Verde del Guarco 5 km al sur, portón negro a mano izquierda, Bosque Nuboso Palo Verde., Cartago , Costa Rica
Palo Verde Cloud Forest (Bosque Nuboso Palo Verde), located in Cartago, is a protected ar […]
Empaques creativos y más YK
Alajuela , Costa Rica
Empaques Creativos (Creative Packing) is a family business. It was created in December 20 […]
Albergue Cabo Luna
Costa Rica
The lodge consists of a house (four rooms), a cabin (six people) and a camping platform, […]
Jireh Store
Limon, Limon 70301, Costa Rica
We offer marketing services for entrepreneurs that don't know how to create their own pub […]
Finca ViaLig Insecticos
Pacayitas de La Suiza, Finca ViaLig, Cartago , Costa Rica
Finca ViaLig Insecticos offers a life experience in a panorama of community rural tourism […]
Artesh Cr
Guanacaste , Costa Rica
I'm an artisan from the Nosara district. My main goal is to express my lovely country's n […]
My business focuses primarily on creating artisan pieces from recycled materials. My pain […]
Finca Tres Equis
50 metros norte de la entrada de principal de Tres Equis - Finca Tres Equis mano derecha, Cartago 30510, Costa Rica
A family farm dedicated to forest and nature conservation, ecotourism, and agriculture. W […]
Arteymadera
Piedras de Mora, San José 506, Costa Rica
We offer all kinds of woodworking—from flowerpots and lights, to furniture and decoration […]
Sostenibilidad en Mente
San Sebastián Paso Ancho Norte, San José 10111, Costa Rica
We assist entrepreneurs of all sizes to move forward on their path towards developing sus […]
Stibrawpa - Personas Artesanas
Comunidad de Yorkín, Territorio Indígena Bribri, Bratsi, Talamanca, , Costa Rica
We began our project in the 1980s. Yorkín's economic situation was difficult. Many men we […]
You will immerse yourself in our culture, feel the forest and our rivers, and connect wit […]
San Juan El Diamante Verde
Osa, Puntarenas , Costa Rica
Our mission is to attract travelers to San Juan de Sierpe, the green diamond of the Golfo […]
Rancho Turístico Mirador Buena Vista Tarrazú
Rancho Turístico Mirador Buena Vista Tarrazú, San José , Costa Rica
Rancho Turístico is a viewpoint with trails from where you can see the entire central Pac […]

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