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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 […]
Osa, Puntarenas , Costa Rica
Our mission is to attract travelers to San Juan de Sierpe, the green diamond of the Golfo […]
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 Sebastián Paso Ancho Norte, San José 10111, Costa Rica
We assist entrepreneurs of all sizes to move forward on their path towards developing sus […]
Piedras de Mora, San José 506, Costa Rica
We offer all kinds of woodworking—from flowerpots and lights, to furniture and decoration […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pacayitas de La Suiza, Finca ViaLig, Cartago , Costa Rica
Finca ViaLig Insecticos offers a life experience in a panorama of community rural tourism […]
Alajuela , Costa Rica
Hotel and Restaurant Alto Palomo is located in the magical mountains of Sarchí. From any […]
Alajuela , Costa Rica
Empaques Creativos (Creative Packing) is a family business. It was created in December 20 […]
Limon, Limon 70301, Costa Rica
We offer marketing services for entrepreneurs that don't know how to create their own pub […]
Costa Rica
The lodge consists of a house (four rooms), a cabin (six people) and a camping platform, […]
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 […]
Tree chocolate tour., Alajuela 21301, Costa Rica
Our family project seeks to share our knowledge about cacao products with our visitors. […]
Guanacaste , Costa Rica
We're your choice for lodging in Barra Honda de Nicoya. Connect with nature and experienc […]
Avenida 33, Pavas, San José 01200, Costa Rica
A life coach for everyone. Get closer to what you're striving for. Virtual Zoom sessions […]
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 […]
montes de oca, San José , Costa Rica
El Colectivo 506 is a Costa Rican media outlet focused on solutions journalism and rural […]
Bijagua, , Costa Rica
Tejidos Elsa is an enterprise in which I make crocheted dolls (“amigurumis”). It is a hob […]
San José , Costa Rica
We are a very traditional family. Our project is located just 1.5 hours from San José. We […]
2km Sureste del Liceo, Bijagua, Alajuela 21304, Costa Rica
Casitas Tenorio is dedicated to delivering high quality, authentic travel experiences for […]
Casitas Tenorio B&B is a rural tourism project, comprising of six private rooms (or Casit […]
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 […]
turrubares, Puntarenas , Costa Rica
A behind-the-scenes glimpse of Yorleny Cubillo, the chocolatier at Macaw Kakau and Macaw […]
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, Guanacaste , Costa Rica
In Ostional, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, protecting sea turtles sometimes means harvesting an […]
ostional, Ostional, Guanacaste Province , Costa Rica
All the information you need to plan a trip to visit this sea-turtle-watcher's paradise O […]
Pérez Zeledón, San José , Costa Rica
An in-depth look at how the communities surrounding Chirripó National Park contribute to […]
cóbano, Guanacaste , Costa Rica
A look at the daily work of the Waterkeeper-Bionic Recycling Center in Cóbano, on the Nic […]
pacuare, Limon , Costa Rica
What's it like to patrol Barra Norte de Pacuare, Limón, in the dark, protecting one of Co […]
rios tropicales lodge, Limon , Costa Rica
How "Rafa" Gallo created not only a successful rural tourism initiative, but also a lasti […]
osa, Puntarenas , Costa Rica
An in-depth look at the success and challenges of the Caminos de Osa community tourism in […]
pacuare, Limon , Costa Rica
El Colectivo 506 hikes sections of the coast-to-coast Camino de Costa Rica, and meets rur […]
Pérez Zeledón, San José , Costa Rica
Is Chirripó on your bucket list? Did you know there are not only many unforgettable des […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pérez Zeledón, San José , Costa Rica
Is Chirripó on your bucket list? Did you know there are not only many unforgettable des […]
pacuare, Limon , Costa Rica
El Colectivo 506 hikes sections of the coast-to-coast Camino de Costa Rica, and meets rur […]
osa, Puntarenas , Costa Rica
An in-depth look at the success and challenges of the Caminos de Osa community tourism in […]
rios tropicales lodge, Limon , Costa Rica
How "Rafa" Gallo created not only a successful rural tourism initiative, but also a lasti […]
pacuare, Limon , Costa Rica
What's it like to patrol Barra Norte de Pacuare, Limón, in the dark, protecting one of Co […]
cóbano, Guanacaste , Costa Rica
A look at the daily work of the Waterkeeper-Bionic Recycling Center in Cóbano, on the Nic […]
Pérez Zeledón, San José , Costa Rica
An in-depth look at how the communities surrounding Chirripó National Park contribute to […]
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, Guanacaste , Costa Rica
In Ostional, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, protecting sea turtles sometimes means harvesting an […]
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 […]
turrubares, Puntarenas , Costa Rica
A behind-the-scenes glimpse of Yorleny Cubillo, the chocolatier at Macaw Kakau and Macaw […]
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 […]
montes de oca, San José , Costa Rica
El Colectivo 506 is a Costa Rican media outlet focused on solutions journalism and rural […]
2km Sureste del Liceo, Bijagua, Alajuela 21304, Costa Rica
Casitas Tenorio is dedicated to delivering high quality, authentic travel experiences for […]
Casitas Tenorio B&B is a rural tourism project, comprising of six private rooms (or Casit […]
Tree chocolate tour., Alajuela 21301, Costa Rica
Our family project seeks to share our knowledge about cacao products with our visitors. […]
Alajuela , Costa Rica
Hotel and Restaurant Alto Palomo is located in the magical mountains of Sarchí. From any […]
Guanacaste , Costa Rica
We're your choice for lodging in Barra Honda de Nicoya. Connect with nature and experienc […]
Bijagua, , Costa Rica
Tejidos Elsa is an enterprise in which I make crocheted dolls (“amigurumis”). It is a hob […]
Avenida 33, Pavas, San José 01200, Costa Rica
A life coach for everyone. Get closer to what you're striving for. Virtual Zoom sessions […]
San José , Costa Rica
We are a very traditional family. Our project is located just 1.5 hours from San José. We […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alajuela , Costa Rica
Empaques Creativos (Creative Packing) is a family business. It was created in December 20 […]
Costa Rica
The lodge consists of a house (four rooms), a cabin (six people) and a camping platform, […]
Limon, Limon 70301, Costa Rica
We offer marketing services for entrepreneurs that don't know how to create their own pub […]
Pacayitas de La Suiza, Finca ViaLig, Cartago , Costa Rica
Finca ViaLig Insecticos offers a life experience in a panorama of community rural tourism […]
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 […]
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 […]
Piedras de Mora, San José 506, Costa Rica
We offer all kinds of woodworking—from flowerpots and lights, to furniture and decoration […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, San José , Costa Rica
Rancho Turístico is a viewpoint with trails from where you can see the entire central Pac […]
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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 […]
Piedras de Mora, San José 506, Costa Rica
We offer all kinds of woodworking—from flowerpots and lights, to furniture and decoration […]
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 […]
Alajuela , Costa Rica
Hotel and Restaurant Alto Palomo is located in the magical mountains of Sarchí. From any […]
Alajuela , Costa Rica
Empaques Creativos (Creative Packing) is a family business. It was created in December 20 […]
Limon, Limon 70301, Costa Rica
We offer marketing services for entrepreneurs that don't know how to create their own pub […]
Tree chocolate tour., Alajuela 21301, Costa Rica
Our family project seeks to share our knowledge about cacao products with our visitors. […]
Guanacaste , Costa Rica
We're your choice for lodging in Barra Honda de Nicoya. Connect with nature and experienc […]
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 […]
2km Sureste del Liceo, Bijagua, Alajuela 21304, Costa Rica
Casitas Tenorio is dedicated to delivering high quality, authentic travel experiences for […]
Casitas Tenorio B&B is a rural tourism project, comprising of six private rooms (or Casit […]
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 […]
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- Ensalada de bambú: sabores de Ciudad...
¿Listo para probar el bambú en vinagreta por primera vez? Yo he estado lista desde que conocí al emprendimiento rural Grandpa Panda cuando edité
Read on El Colectivo 506 - Una reserva exuberante con mucha...
No todas las reservas naturales tienen una historia que se remonta a erupciones volcánicas, la nieta de un presidente, relaciones interculturales,
Read on El Colectivo 506 - Un dia la vida de una artesana en...
Elsa Solano, de 38 años, es ingeniera industrial y administradora de empresas, pero actualmente además de ser empresaria, trabaja como madre,
Read on El Colectivo 506 - Sopa de huesos de cerdo ahumados, sabor...
Nuestra receta de hoy la comparte Lucída Hernández, una productora de café y hortalizas orgánicas de San Marcos de Tarrazú. “Soy la amante
Read on El Colectivo 506 - Ceviche de pescado desde la Península...
La receta de hoy la comparte Rocío Vargas Gonzáles, una emprendedora originaria de Atenas, que desde hace 26 años vive en Puerto Jiménez de
Read on El Colectivo 506 - Yabá Chiguí Lodge: Un día en la vida...
La terraza de nuestra sala-comedor es la última frontera entre la mano del hombre y el bosque. Ahí, con la quebrada Lajas a nuestros pies, empieza
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- Bamboo salad: flavors of Ciudad Cortes
Ready to try pickled bamboo for the first time? I have been ready since I learned about the rural enterprise Grandpa Panda when I edited an article
Read on El Colectivo 506 - A lush reserve with a storied past:...
It’s not every nature reserve whose story can be traced back to volcanic eruptions, a president’s granddaughter, cross-cultural relationships, a
Read on El Colectivo 506 - A day in the life of an artisan in...
Elsa Solano, 38, is an industrial engineer and business administrator—but these days, she works as a mother, impromptu teacher, artisan and
Read on El Colectivo 506 - Fish ceviche from the Osa Peninsula
“Y, ¡a jartar se ha dicho!” Time to eat up! Today’s recipe was shared with us by Rocío Vargas Gonzáles, an entrepreneur originally from
Read on El Colectivo 506 - Yabá Chiguí Lodge: A day in the life...
The terrace of our living and dining room is the last frontier between human hands and the forest. There, with the Lajas Ravine at our feet, our
Read on El Colectivo 506 - A secret garden of fruit
It’s been only eigth years since this garden stopped being a couple’s backyard with fruit trees, to become a botanical sanctuary for the palate,
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