Wednesday, September 4, 2013

PZ Women's Club Meeting ... Mangosteens ... Natural Facials ... La Presidenta coming to Ballena ... Jade Luna Ice Cream ... Organic Quinoa ... BOOKS! ... and much, much, more!





Dearest Chayotevine Members & Welcome New Friends!

Hours this week at the PZ feria are 7-5 on Thursday and 9-2pm on Friday at Colibri's Corner!

For the many "perpetual tourists" here (a very important contributor to the local economy) ... who often go to the borders of Pasa Canoas and Rio Sereno ... there's some new sticky regulations on the Panama side ... and some friends have been denied entry to Panama without $500 cash (or current bank statement) AND an airline ticket back to their home country. Just FYI ... and thanks for keeping  in touch about any new developments on this.

Come by Colibri's Corner (first stand in front of Supermercado at back of feria) for a free map from ARCR of our Southern Zone, South Pacific.


Unfortunately, dengue is touching many in our community.
Indeed, cases are rising throughout Costa Rica and Central America and because it is somewhat a preventable disease, thought I would share a few recent links and a wish and a prayer that we all look around our communities at ways to eliminate possible breeding places.


 

Perez Zeledon Feria

Organic Products at Colibri's Corner include:
·         GINGER ... whole and powdered
·         Chia Seeds
·         White & Integral Local Rice
·         SPIRULINA FLAKES ... FIRST QUALITY
·         Holy Basil!
·         Yarrow ... read about the benefits here ... Yarrow: The Multiple Benefits
·         BLACK BEANS ... local and delicious
·         Cacao Butter ... awesome quality
·         Banana Gluten Free Flours NEW!!!
·         White Quinoa from Bolivia
·         Raw, Medicinal Honey
·         Black pepper, whole and ground and with lemon from Orchard del Sol
·         Banana Vinegar .. super potent & good quality!
·         FRESH RAW TURMERIC ... AMAZING HEALING PROPERTIES (click link for benefits)
·         Madre Tierra Organic Shade Grown Coffee ... beans and ground .. very smooth and strong and rico!
·         Raw delicious Coconut Oil
·         Flor de Jamaica
·         Reishi Extract Tonic
·         Kale Chips with Nutritional Yeast & Sunflower Seeds ++ (tasters available this week ... super yum!)
·         Cinnamon Powder &  Whole
·         Ground dark turmeric ... huge health benefits
·         Fermented Cacao Beans from local farms
·         Pau dƀrco Formula Tonic Tea (with turmeric & ginger) from Finca Alba Nueva
·         Samaritan Xocolata ... fantabulous chocolates!!! 

Fresh Organic Okra














Proyecto El Caracol.... alimentos , arte y salud
  • • biodinamicatropical@gmail.com
  • jemagonzalez@yahoo.ca
  • • 83014377 87091303 Esteban y Jeni
  • • We offer:
  • • Natural foods:
  • • Sugar-free marmalades made from Strawberries from organic Biodynamic farming
  • • Dehydrated fruits from organic Biodynamic farming.
  • • Organic-Biodynamic farming.
  • • Support your soil using advanced techniques of soil fertility.
  • • We offer products to support organic farming, natural home gardening, and we give consultations to create efficient Agroecological systems.
  • • Healthy soil, Healthy plants , Healthy people.
  • • Now available at the Feria:
  • • Mountain Microorganisms: A cocktail of microorganisms reproduced from the forest to support the process of organic matter decomposition in soil, helps to prevent pests, increases soil fertility, reduces bad smells in animal pens, can be used for water treatment. Produced at Gaiam One, an Agroecological Biodynamic Farm in Chimirol, Rivas, PZ.
  • • Bio-Humus: Is a mixture of products for fertility, which were potentiated by the use of an oxygenation system and water structuring called Hydro- vortex (compost vortex brewer), which allows not only very efficiently mixing, but increases the number of colonies of microorganisms, and increases the ability of water to sustain life. The products in this set are digested in an orderly manner resulting in a product with higher quality to support plant growth. Based on principles of Viktor Schauberger and Rudolf Steiner.
  • • It is prepared on special days according to the Biodynamic calendar to promote soil fertility, has unique characteristics that make it a unique foliar fertilizer that can be used intensively to strengthen plant growth and increase soil fertility.
  • • Find us in the Market in PĆ©rez ZeledĆ³n,
  • • You will find also hand-made leather products, rocks, and nice vibes!
  • • Esteban, Jeni, Sergio y Paloma.
  • • Our space can be found at the first entrance from the parking lot.
  • • Pura Vida!

Maria will be bringing her home grown and made Beef Jerky and Madagascar Vanilla Beans this week! 

This weeks Jade Luna Vegan Ice Cream Flavors - Aztec Mocha, Peanut Butter Fudge, Mint Chocolate Chip, Ginger Tropical Fruit, and Ginger Honey Lemon. Traditional Flavors - Osa Vanilla Bean, Milk Chocolate Caramel, Dark Chocolate Covered Nibs, Coffee Chocolate Espresso Bean, Oreo Cookie, White Chocolate Raspberry, Pistachio, Coconut and Strawberry. Two stands up from Colibri's Corner! YUMMMMMM!


We are very excited to have delicious, probiotic Ginger Kombucha to offer again from our booth this week ... made with natural sugar! Some have called this one of the healthiest drinks available! Come by for a sample! We have been getting great reviews on delicious beverage and converting many who thought they didn’t like Kombucha!


The Sol Circle Team are making authentic and delicious Falafels and amazing tahini and sauces. Please visit them, right next to our Organic Sellers on the far wall. 


Our Raw Honey is beyond yum and nutritious and healing from the Coto Brus area near Parque Amistad.

The Multiple Benefits and Uses of Yarrow ... Organic Yarrow @ Colibri's Corner.

Turmeric Extract now available by Awakening Soul!
Turmeric (curcuma en espanol) is documented as a potent immune booster, cancer fighter, liver and blood cleanser, anti-inflammatory, stress reducer, and much more! Used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
We now are making a high-potency organic turmeric extract available at Colibri's Corner at the San isidro feria! Check out our other amazing natural medicines as well!
Turmeric Extract 100% Effective At Preventing Type 2 Diabetes, ADA Journal Study Finds
 
By popular demand ... we now have Bio-Soap and Bio-Klin as well as Pro-Textile !We are offering a new product: ... Bio-Pet ... 100% natural, non toxic ... eliminates bad pet odor 

Lots and lots and lots of books in English & Spanish & French!

Thanks to all who have and please continue bring by any empty wine or liquor bottles, or glass jars of any type for recycling to my booth. Also egg cartons with tops are very useful! Very appreciated.

More of you have been sending me orders ahead of the feria ... this is a fantastic help! I appreciate having them before 6pm on Wednesday evenings for Thursdays and before 10pm on Thursdays for pickup on Friday. Now shipping orders to Dominical, Uvita or Ojochal ... system working great! So if you can't make it to the feria in PZ on Thursday or Friday and want some goodies shipped ... let me know!

Amazing herbed goat cheese (dill/garlic or basil/red onion or hot &  sweet chili)
Farm fresh happy chickens, wonderful healing Nature`s Veil (great against dengue mosquitoes) and our amazing dried Kale Chips! Also goats milk, fine herbed goat's cheese, and dried mangos and hummus.


FEATURED THIS WEEK:
  • Blackberry Cobbler ... super rico
  • Organic Gluten Free Banana Flours ... great reviews!
  • Awakening Soul vegan, gluten free cookies ... a meal in one!
  • SPICY RAW CRACKERS ... Soaked Sunflower, Sesame Seed, Ground Flax, Organic Cabbage, Bell Pepper, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Celtic Sea Salt, chili powder. SUPER DELICIOUS
  • Kale Chips ... spicy and rico and very, very healthy with Nutritional Yeast!
  • Delicious Dates, Prunes, Cranberries and Raisins
  • Pecans & White and Black Sesame Seeds
  • Grated Dried Coconut
  • Quinoa ... organic, white, Bolivian
  • Samaritan Xocolatas ... must try the Karma Karamels
  • Gluten Free Brownies & Nutteez




FERMENT-A-LICIOUS! HAVE YOU TRIED THE SAUERKRAUT AVAILABLE AT COLIBRI'S CORNER?? 
THIS WEEK HOT PEPPER PINK KRAUT!
The Sauerkraut/ "kimchis" are made with mostly organic vegetables that are fermented in European stoneware crocks. The result is a tantalizing blend of RAW CULTURED VEGETABLES, full of beneficial probiotics and vitamins!
Probiotics maintain healthy flora in your belly, which is essential for a
healthy body. Stop in at Colibri's Corner and check out the current recipes and samples. Feel free to e-mail ahead of time to reserve a jar of your favorite flavor! inpurelight@gmail.com


Do you often feel tired and lacking energy? Do you suffer from digestive issues? Is your hair, skin, and nails lacking luster? Do you wish to lose a few pounds (or a more than a few?) Simple dietary changes and herbal additions may be the simple and effective cure you need!
Awakening Soul offers a variety of all-natural healing remedies, as well as Living Food delicious gourmet snacks. Look for our Detox Formula to help rid your digestive tract and blood of unwanted parasites, bacteria, fungi, and viruses;  Wild Reishi Mushroom Extract and Dried Reishi Mushroom Tea for detoxifying and rejuvenating your liver and kidneys, as well as reducing inflammation and eliminating unwanted toxins from your blood; Turmeric Extract to reduce inflammation, detoxify your liver, and cleanse your blood; Living Food nutrient-dense, guilt-free, vegan, organic Cookies and Crackers! We also offer Organic Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils for internal and external healing.
Awakening Soul also offers Individualized Healing Formulas in dried herb or extract form, as well as Guidance in Internal Cleansing and Health Restoration - by consultation, as well as personalized stays at our Healing Center.
Look for our products at the San Isidro feria - at Colibri's Corner, online at www.Awakening-Soul.org/shop, or contact us at 1AwakeningSoul@Gmail.com

Awakening Soul is once again providing delicious, gourmet, vegan, gluten-free, living food cookies!
These cookies are made with pure love... and other amazingly healthy and tasty ingredients! They go fast - so be there early or reserve yours ahead of time!

Also, look for Superfood Greenfood Powder - 100% organic spirulina, chlorella, barley grass, wheat grass, and spinach powder mix. High in protein, vitamins, enzymes, and minerals, helpful for detoxification and cleansing, helps boost metabolism and decrease fat in body, strengthens the liver, slows aging, and so much more. Fuel up on super greens! At Colibri's Corner. Organic, therapeutic grade, ESSENTIAL OILS by Aromaflor now available at Colibri's Corner!
These oils are 100% pure and therapeutic grade, meaning that most can be taken internally, as well as for aromatherapy, cleaning, and more!
Frankincense, patchouli, cedar, rosemary, lavender, cinnamon, geranium, tea tree, mint, lemon, citronella, and more. All at very fair prices.
sues related to reproductive health, metabolism, and much more.


Reishi Mushroom is said to help enhance our spiritual consciousness, as well as assist in further activating our root, heart, and crown chakra...
It is also known as an amazing health aid!
Reishi Mushroom is safe and extremely effective for a wide array of health needs, including cancers, immune deficiency, infections, pain, sleep disorders, fatigue, diabetes, tumors, and disease prevention.
Awakening Soul offers Dried Wild Red Reishi Mushroom for making teas at home! The dired mushroom can be boiled 5 or more times and is a very inexpensive way to help prevent and treat a wide array of health issues. Look for at it Colibri Corner at the San Isidro Feria!

As found in Paul Stamets book "Mycomedicinals: An Informational Treatise on Mushrooms", properties of Reishi include:
-Immune enhancing
-Biological response modifier
-Stimulates macrophage production
-Activates host's production of natural killer, T cells and tumor necrosis factors
-Anti-microbial
-Tumoricidal against most cancers
-Anti-tumor
-Anti-viral
-Cholesterol reducing
-Anti-fatiguing
-Immunomodulatory properties, of which only a fraction have been studied
-Steroid-like compounds that inhibit cholesterol synthesis, allergenic response and histamines
-Relief from bronchitis, asthmas and allergies
-Strongly stimulates the activity of T-lymphocytes
-Restores T-cell function in the spleen of gamma-irradiated mice
-Inhibits the growth of leukemia cells
-Anti-oxidizing properties
-Decreases other free radicals and the collateral harm they cause to healthy cells
-Targets cancerous cells
-Kills diseased cells
-Anti-inflammatory
-Treats arthritis
-Treats prostate inflammation
-Treats inflammation responses in the immune system
-Potent inhibitor of enzyme closely related to liver dysfunction
-Helpful for those developing cirrhosis from hepatitis
-Treats chronic hepatitis and post-hepatic cirrhosis
-Anti-aging
-Improves respiration
-Anti-bacterial
-Anti-candida
-Naturalizes blood pressure
-Blood sugar moderator (diabetics)
-Cardio-vascular
-Kidney tonic
-Liver tonic
-Lungs
-Nerve tonic
-Stress reducer
-Enhanced stamina
-Increases coronary flow
-Fights Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
-Helpful in immunotherapy
-Corrects skin disorders including some skin cancers
-Cures rashes
-Helps heal wounds
-Very very low toxicity

 


Amazing Properties for Sale

Farm for Sale in Tambor de San Pedro, Perez Zeledon
- 16 Hectares (40 Acres)
- 1000m - 1300m elevation (3,300ft - 4,300ft)
- Aprox. 10 year old 3 bedroom house.
- Huge amount of Gravity Fed Water
Large creek running entire property.
8 year around springs
Waterfall
- 4 Fish Ponds dug W/ cement catchment box from creek
- Fenced and sectioned Animal Pastures
- Approx. 5 Hectares (12 Acres) of Primary Forest. Forest section is at top of land containing many of the springs and protecting the water shed. This Forest is also a corridor connecting continuously with other forest’s eventually entering Chirripo National Park.
- Big Views
- Good Soil
- Approx. 45 minutes from San Isidro el General on very good roads. Pavement most of the way.
$240,000
Contact Brendon @ 8730-3575 or inpurelight@gmail.com Write for photos



Charming Quebradas home on 1.4 hectares, amazing citrus orchard and other fruits, lots of river frontage, areas for cabinas, outstanding water, near busline. $215,000. Hang out in a hammock over the river and enjoy the cooler climate! Two bedrooms, 2 baths, views!!! Write quebradas@puravidaconnections.com


AWESOME VIEWS, RIGHT UNDER JESUS STATUE. 5 acres, total privacy, lots and lots of fruit &  flowers & coffee ... organic for several years ...must see. 3 bedrooms / 2 bath ... bodega ... some furniture included. $185,000. GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD, 15 minutes to town. queview@puravidaconnections.com or call 8532 - 5096.



JUST COMPLETED, BEAUTIFUL LUXURIOUS HOUSE FOR SALE, just south of town. MOTIVATED SELLER
One master bedroom with master bath/Jacuzzi. Two bedrooms two baths. One entertainment room. GREAT PARTY HOUSE!
House is 300 sq. meters (3,230 sq. ft.), total property is 6500 sq. meters (1.7 acres).
Stunning 360Āŗ mountain, river and Chirripo peak views, many fruit trees & manicured gardens,
Luxury finishes, cobblestone exteriors, tempered glass deck railings, porcelain floors. Hardwood custom made kitchen cabinets.The town of San Isidro is 15 minutes away. The best beaches of the pacific south less than 1 hour way.
JUST REDUCED TO $249,000 with financing available. Call 8532-5096 or write luxury@puravidaconnections.com


Beautiful 5 acre Organic Farm & New House & Cabina ; Bee Sanctuary









 Events and More!

Fabulous Raw Food Class with Eric Rivkin coming up in San Jose... click here.


 An  Invitation to the September 10th  Meeting of PZIWC
The next monthly meeting of the Perez Zeledon International Women's Club will be held TUESDAY September 10th
 at  Restaurante Los Dolfines.
Jack Ewing, well known Costa Rican naturalist from Hacienda Baru, will be our guest speaker and we will be welcoming members of the WOMEN’S CLUB OF COSTA RICA, visiting from San Jose.
 Everyone is welcome. Members, as always, feel free to invite new guests.
If you wish to attend, please contact
 Sharron Harper at skharper55@gmail.com or call 8-730- 8229 by
Sunday September 8th for more information on the menu and the venue.
Meetings are scheduled to start promptly at 11:30 AM. Please come early (11: AM) to sign in and pay for lunch and dues.
Cathy Carrolan Mata, Club Secretary    elticomata@yahoo.com  2-772-4036

Mark your calendars for an afternoon and evening of fun. On September 22 at the Whales and Dolphins restaurant in Uvita, we are having a carnival for young and old with great prizes and cash too from 12-5. At 5pm there will be a full buffet dinner and live music begins at 6:00 with Ben Jamin' and the Howlers featuring Nancy Buchan on violin.
Tickets for dinner and entertainment are $25.00 in advance and may be purchased at the DAWG Tales Lending Library on Wednesdays from 9-1 and Saturdays from 8-12 or you may send a message on the DAWG facebook page - DAWG Domestic Animal Welfare Group. Tickets at the door will be $30.00. Tickets to play the carnival games will be sold at the event.
Please come for fun and to support a great cause. All proceeds go to DAWG.
Shawnell Parker

DON'T MISS IT!! GREAT LIVE MUSIC AT ROCA VERDE!
Friday, September 6th, ROCA VERDE BAR AND RESTAURANT will host the 3rd World Monkeys for a night of great live music!   Ben Orton on guitar and vocals, Nancy Buchan on 5 string violin and vocals and Richard Abraham providing the rhythm will be playing their brand of rock - blues - country - reggae - and lots of originals.  They obviously love to play, and there have been some flat-out inspired nights recently - and you never know who else might show up!   Roca Verde has wonderful food, with some yummy new menu items.  Visitors here are amazed at the quality of musicians performing regularly in this little corner of the world - don't let them have all the fun!   The band starts at 7:30 pm - the beer is always cold - there is no cover charge and a little rain never bothered anyone!  Come on out for some Friday night FUN!

We hereby invite you to attend the inaugural ceremony of the V FESTIVAL OF WHALES AND DOLPHINS 2013. The ceremony will be held on September 6, starting at 8 am with a parade of boats and the Osa Community Band.
DoƱa Laura Chinchilla Miranda, the President of the Republic Costa Rica will participate at the official ceremony.
Camara de Turismo y Comercio de Costa Ballena de Osa
Tom Nagel, Presidente



FURRY FRIENDS

Too too too cute Siberian Husky puppies ... two brown little girls and one black and white boy. Ready to wean. cuteness@puravidaconnections.com or call 8532 5096

Athina and Bruno my German shepherds just had babies and I have one male left. $200.Smart, pure bred and wonderful watch dogs.Thank you Interested people can contact me at lauracostarica@hotmail.com

Four dogs and three cats, all spayed/neutered, family raised, healthy, well socialized, looking for new homes with experienced, caring pet owners:
* Silken windhound, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silken_Windhound , pedigreed, champions line, affectionate, gorgeous white male, imported from the US: $1,000 (in the States males are $1,250 and up)
* German shepherd, beautiful classic built, male, well trained, non-aggressive, alert, ideal large watch dog: $400
* Chihuahua, female, docked tail, very brave, alert, ideal small watch dog: $200
* Pekingese/Maltese mix, the cutest, happiest, playful, adorable female, her coat requires regular grooming: $200
* Tabby cats, two males, one female, good mousers: $30 each (at the cost of spaying/neutering and vaccinations)
They are at the farm 1/2 hour from downtown San Isidro; call 8703-8333.

One beautiful, all black, female kitty left! call 2787-0038
Write for photos Tom Richter <tomcartago@yahoo.com





Housing

A charming house in town, unfurnished, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and large kitchen with spacious front garden and 2 car garage. NO PETS. Very safe neighborhood with electric gate. $450 per month. Address: 300 meters south and 25 meters west of the Municipal Cemetery. For information call 2771-1094 during the day or 2771-0247 in the evening.

Need house sitters in the Central Valley
Need house sitter from Sept 10 till Oct 1st and then when the owner returns need someone for the other house on the same farm from Oct 1st till the 15th. That's my vacation.  So its a 5 week time period. The place is located 5 minutes from the airport outside Alajuela on a 7 acre protected woodland. It's really beautiful and the large house is 5 bedrooms and small one three. There is a gardener every day 6am-2 pm Mon thru Sab. if you need to get out and about and a maid two days a week. Not much to do except be there and please keep things tidy.
If interested please call
Carol 2441-2658      Katya kdeluisa@yahoo.com

Greetings! I am looking for an inexpensive camper/RV or perhaps a shipping container to convert to a simple dwelling for my currently raw piece of land for my daughter and I. It does not matter whether or not there is a good title/marchamo sticker, etc, as I plan to simply park it on the land and live in it. Any leads would be super appreciated, and the need is urgent. I am also hoping to find one or more person(s) who are interested in helping transform a raw (and beautiful!) piece of land into a permaculture display model; please write to me if you are called to work on the land in an AMAZING spot in the Diamante Valley just below the spectacular cave and huge waterfall!! Blessings and Pura Vida! jwpuppyluv@yahoo.com

Looking for a cheap place to rent in or around San Isidro! Doesn't need to have electricity! -Contact Sarah Tibi 84772785 or vendeta1396@gmail.com

Looking for inexpensive, long-term rental near Dominical for our vacation rental caretaker, around $150/month in exchange for some caretaking work - cleaning, maintenance, managing repairs, etc. He's very honest, hard-working, and reliable; speaks mostly Spanish and some English. If you or anyone you know are interested, please contact Melissa at melmoel1@gmail.com. Thanks!

for rent for $ 1500.00 or for Sale $350,000. Gorgeous House
3 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms,Living/dining room,Kitchen,bodega or dry room,swimming pool,gazebo, green house,Internet,telephone, Aya Water.
Write or call for photos
maria1costarica@aol.com 8301 2425

 

We are looking for someone that would like to experience living with a Costa Rican family, learn about our culture and how to live more ecological and sustainable here in paradise.
Spanish lessons, help with real estate and booking tours available
We offer a nice big room in our two story country home up in Quebradas, share the rest of the house with a friendly tico family and a gringo, very pleasant and tranquillo atmosphere, beautiful views, and lot of respect.
Healthy meals, three times a day.Info anaurrutiacr@yahoo.com

Excellent commercial space for rent for enterprising and creative person who wants to develop their own business, beauty salon, office or business of your life.
It has its own parking.
21 square meters.
Located opposite Fersol or behind McDonalds’, San Isidro, Perez Zeledon.  

Please call 8417 * 6714.
 

Beautiful furnished apartments for one or two people in San Isidro del General, Perez Zeledon.
Downtown, private, equipped with kitchen, coffeemaker, cookware, double or single bed, cable TV and wireless internet.
Special business men and women who need to move to the south and need a place to rest.
Rental per night ten thousand colones.
Available by week and by month.
Reservations at 2771 * 6306.



Services Offered Etc.

Our own Jenny Starr is now offering all natural facials at the Glow Salon located in front of 10 Menos in downtown Perez Zeledon.
Special promotion for just 8,000 colones:  a relaxing 100% natural /organic facial (45 mins cleansing, exfoliating, clay mask , massage)
Mention you saw this in the Chayotevine when you make your  appointment and get a free salt scrub made with organic oils!

I’m Sonia , a 39 Italian woman.
I’m experience in farming working, organic gardening, vegan and vegetarian cooking, looking after animals.
Good level of English and Spanish.
I’m hoping to find a position working in exchange for housing and food in the area of Perez Zeledon. I’m open to the possibility of housesitting or helping in a farm.
My work experience is diversifying and I’m flexible.
I can provide good references in Costa Rica.
I’m available from the end of October: please contact me on superiaia@tiscali.it

Farm of Life is a seeking greenhouse volunteer to join us in Nov 2013 for a 3-month period.  If you are interested and have a green thumb, a good work ethic and service attitude, then please get in touch with us.  More details in this video.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3EoxDXXyEc.
Jody and Brian Calvi, Farm of Life, Costa Rica
The Vacation for the Healthy Lifestyle and Natural Healing Center
Join our Journey:

Homeschooling Mom Seeking other Homeschoolers to support, collaborate, play and socialize the kids.
We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in sharing homeschooling (perhaps giving Moms a day or two off eventually), or just getting together for adventure outings to the beach, hiking, turtle nesting, edible gathering etc.
Please contact christylovinglife@gmail.com 7022 5116

Ancient Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage. 40$ full body, full hour, and I make house calls!

If they want full spectrum healing with crystal bowl sound healing with massage (same price), I offer at my house tambien!

( live in Platanillo ) Call or write Myra: myra.lutsenko@gmail.com   8539-9365

Community Health and Education Center in Southern Costa Rica
Please help us build a Community Center where the locals can come to receive acupuncture treatments (TCM) and get educated on how to improve their health. Click here for more information.

El Chiropractor
   Casa Quiropractica Del Sur is happy to serve friends, families, athletes and the community at large. Chiropractic is a very effective and powerful form of natural health care(life expression). The degeneration process begins because of subluxation (misaligned vertebra & pressure on a nerve root or the brainstem) and bad posture. I specifically adjust the primary subluxations in the vertebral column thus restoring proper nerve flow. Check us out on Facebook: Casa Quiropractica Del Sur or at www.CasaQuiropractica.com.
We are open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm. We are located 300 meters west/up hill from the park. Or 75 meters up hill from Cinco Menos/Xiomara.   e-mail: CasaQuiropracticaDelSur@hotmail.com or call 2770-4206.      Dr. Robert Henderson  Collegio de Profesionales en Quiropractica de Costa Rica.  Lic. #22

In need of jobs! Super quick learners, strong, friendly, Spanish speaking and a hard workers!
Contact Sarah Tibi 84772785 or vendeta1396@gmail.com
PS- we can send resumes

Enid offers Physiotherapy & Professional Massage from California & Costa Rica
Deep / Lymphatic / Therapeutic / Facial / Chair / Relaxation / Sprains / Aromatherapy / Suction
Enid Leiva Ortega 85 73 28 17 


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Pleased to announce Scissorhands Mobile Salon
Offering Haircuts, Color, Highlights, Maincures, Pedicures, Waxing and more.
Services are offered in the comfort of your own home or gathering place with additional trip charge add to services.
Discounts given for spa parties.
Dominical area location for services -without trip charge.
Please contact Tiffany 5014-4611, 5008-6517 or Scissorhands.cr@gmail.com for appointments.
Website http://tiff523.wix.com/scissorhands-salon

 
Experienced housekeeper. Fluent in English/Spanish. Needs work to support family.
Reasonable rates. Please call Maritza at 8406-0827

Hi I am a Movement therapist who teaches Pilates and looking to relocate from Canada to Costa Rica, I would like to find employment in either a wellness clinic, or rent space to teach both somatic movement and Pilates.
My husband builds homes and imports and exports stone, cabinets and fencing and as well looking for opportunities in Costa Rica.
please email - breathepilates1@gmail.com

my name is jairo martinez , im bilingual tico living in tinamastes de baru. i spezialize in repairs of fridges/freezers, airconditioning, tv/stereoes, kitchenstoves/microwaves, washing machines/dryers. i also do electrical installations. all repairs done for reasonable price in your home phone# 86263221
 
Jennie is offering Massage Sessions
Combining elements of Ayurveda, Shiatsu, Joint Release, Muscle Relax
very deep and relaxing work
1h 50$
I come to your house with my table or you come to my place at the feet of the Chirripo Mountain!
for more information call Jennie: 85937774 or email: sonnensternchen_1@yahoo.de


Spanish lessons by native speaker ... adults and children...Friday mornings in town, plus other times ...
Call Magally 2742 5131

Welder for hire!
Artistic or simple.
Gates, bars, doors, art!
Contact for referrals or photos. Elementalfabrication@yahoo.com


ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC
Hi friends! The San Isidro clinic for the doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (John Blue) is located at Robbie’s chiropractic office (just up the hill from Cinco Menos). We’ll be there every Monday and Thursday from 9am to 2pm, please contact us for appointments latter in the day.
We are also be offering TAI CHI classes Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30am. All classes are on a donation basis.
John has had requests to offer “FACIAL REJUVENATION” Cosmetic Acupuncture. It is famous for reducing fine-lines & wrinkles, the skin becomes healthier & younger. This is the holistic alternative to botox, makeup, &  face-lift madness! Each treatment will be 25,000 colones. (Or you may purchase a package deal of 10 treatments for 200,000c.)
Finally, I’d like to announce a DROP IN PRICE for each normal-treatment session. Because we are seeing enough friends to feed ourselves, the price for a single session is now only 15,000 c. (Packages are available.)
For questions or to make an appointment you may contact us through e-mail at: naturalhealing@doctor.com
or by text at: 8560-3971
~ John Lucky Blue ~
MAOM (Master's degree of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine)
Chimirol de Rivas, Costa Rica 


Fuente de Luz- Center for Health and a Conscious Self
Back problems, scoliosis, migraines or any kind of stress symptoms????
See the Straightening as an important aid for all these problems!
After the Straightening the free flow of energy is once again possible! The Straightening will only be executed once in a lifetime!
The effect is remaining and permanent, since not the symptoms have been treated, but the mental and emotional reasons have been addressed and healed!
Fuente de Luz
Center for Health and a Conscious Self
300 meter south of Finca Ipe, lefthand
Platanillo de Baru
8563-8521 info@fincafuentedeluz.com

Cushions, Curtains, Pillows!!
Go ahead and recover those old shabby cushions! I'll help! ;)
Elementalfabrication@yahoo.com

TRIBALMAKER WOOD ART COSTA RICA
Taking Pride in Quality Craftsmanship
· Furniture
· Kitchen
· Bath
All work is unique and custom made with a eye for detail and quality, to last a life time.
New Website check it out
http://wood674.wix.com/woodart
Feel free to call for more information
Roni - 86-53-30-38 - English Only Kris - 89-83-25-48 – Spanish
ronicris@yahoo.com follow us on facebook- Tribalmaker Wood Art Costa Rica

Centro Comercial Valle PrĆ³spero
located on the Pan American Highway, (south of Repunta) approximately 11 kilometers South of San Isidro de El General, PĆ©rez Zeledon
Available:
· Office and retail space
· Storage space (mini bodegas) - short or long term storage
Contact Jose Guttierrez, 2 772 6696 or jgutierrezpz@yahoo.com, for more information

Armeria del Sur www.ArmeriaDelSur.com
located in the Centro Comercial Valle PrĆ³spero commercial center on the Pan American Highway, (south of Repunta) approximately 11 kilometers South of San Isidro de El General, PĆ©rez Zeledon
Security Equipment and Supplies:
· Firearms and ammunition
· Gun cleaning supplies
· Personal protection (defensive spray, stunners)
· BDU style clothing and accessories
· Security camera Systems
· We also provide special orders for many items!

Gun Cleaning and Repair Services available
Contact Rene Rivera Gamboa at
2 771 6774 or arr@armeriadelsur.com for more information

Business Opportunties for Sale

The Pickle Ladies are moving back to Canada the beginning of Oct. and are looking for anyone who is interested in buying the pickle business. We can be contacted at 2 787 0550 or 2grammas@gmail.com.

A SUCCESSFUL, LOCAL, LONG-RUNNING BUSINESS FOR SALE. In the nine years of operation, this company has grown to cover the entire Southern Pacific Zone, and opened the door to further penetration in San Jose, Manuel Antonio and Osa Peninsula areas. And it is the only one of its kind with no comparable competition. With the extensive ground-work that has already been achieved, the business is now poised to expand into a new level of success.
Operating since 2005, the owner retiring to another Latin American country. It is now time to turn the business over to a new owner who could expand it to even greater success.
Details on the business, its history, a strategic analysis of its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, as well as a Pro-Forma Income Statement from 2008 through to 2013 are available upon request to aha_jm@yahoo. 


Do you like trees? There is a very inexpensive proposal at a contest that could use your help. All it takes it 10 minutes. Please Vote for this and we will all benefit - only few days left to showhttp://climatecolab.org/web/guest/plans/-/plans/contestId/18/planId/1303917


Stuff

Two Frigidaire Dishwashers... one is 90,000 the the other of higher quality is 130,000. colones
Two grease extractors ( they go over stoves to extract grease from cooking). 50,000 colones
Portable wood planer... Dewalt... 315,000 colones ( guides also available separately)
Two twenty electric wire, #4.... 900 colones per meter ( we have alot, haven't measured it yet)
Table saw New... 450,000 colones

Looking for grower of Arnica and Calendula
Practicing Herbalist (living in Uvita) in need of some herbs here, for making infusions. I can come pick or you can pack infusions for me. 
I can supply olive oil and jars... as well as paying for plants. If you are a farmer maybe I can provide seed to start a longer term arrangement.
toucanhouse@yahoo.com

2 Small Atlas Refrigerators for Sale.  Perfect for small apartments, cabinas, or extra beer fridge in the garage or bar.  Single door with small freezer area inside.  Yes, they work!  8820-7095

Beautiful unique mosaics like this one are at Pilas de Mostacho north of San Isidro.
$375 for the table top (including stand). Also mosaic benches.
-- Casey and Tamara
A Dull Roar - Moving To, Retiring In, Living With Costa Rica


We are in need of an apartment size propane refrigerator. We have a farm in alto San Juan but no electricity at our house. Contact us at danorgigidaube@gmail.com. We're in Fla. now but plan to return in Feb. 2014. home phone in us 352-493-5372
Thanks,Gigi Daube gigidaube@yahoo.com

Electric, full size oven, 4 burners $200. 8730-7400 mary lynn W

Looking for a used Cassette / CD player. Call Noe 2770-1576

full size single door commercial fridge in excellent condition 495$ please call Sabine 2787-0557

Stearns Wetsuit ... good condition ... see at Colibri's Corner!

I would like to request for assistance in finding/purchasing a water filtration system that is Reverse Osmosis or better. glenn@glennroller.net

Buena Voluntad Tienda Americana is a non profit thrift store in Uvita. We currently have a ton of books in English for sale at 500 colones each. We also have a folding door, a doggie door, a cat door, clothes and other household items. All proceeds go to provide rice and beans to needy local families. We are located next to the synthetic soccer field in Uvita. Hours are: Tues and Wed. 10-2, Thurs. and Fri. 10-5, Sat. 8:30 -5. 

Beautiful Recycled Plastic Mats
Great for indoor outdoor and beach.
Made from recycled plastic,eco-friendly,durable and beautiful.
Perfect for tropical conditions
Clean up is easy sweep, wash and drip dry.
Resistant to mildew, mold, fading and pool chemicals.
contact for more info ... Write or call for photos
Kris krisinspace12@gmail.com call - 89-83-25-48

Breville toaster Model CT 70XL used about 3 months. New cost Colones 35000.Selling for Colones 14000. perfect condition. See at Colibri's corner ·

Three Lorenzetti electric shower heads. Two used and one new.
Will take colones 15000 for all. See at Colibri's corner

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/images/cleardot.gifWeatherproof Djembe - 16" Remo (DJ-0016-05) Earth finish, great condition, perfect for beach and jungle jams: $225.

SANKEY CHEST FREEZER. 7.5 CU. FT. Barely used Handy-sized chest freezer for home, restaurant, bar, or business. Quality Sankey brand. 7.5 cubic feet. 36" W x 24" D x 32" H. 1 Lift-out Storage Basket for easy access to small frozen items or items frequently used. Power-on Indicator Light to know at a glance that the freezer is working/on. Adjustable Temperature Control and fast freeze option. 125,000 colones or best offer.
Call or e-mail Pat & Paul @ patpaulgutt@gmail.com 8-729-6321

Taking orders for neem trees, 40cm @7mil each. Half down with order, remainder due on receipt. Once I have the order filled (I have 70 on reserve) we will pick them up and deliver them to the feria in San Isidro. We are trying to fill the order in the next couple of weeks, so let us know. Also we are seeking interest in neem oil, we have a source and can get a large quantity, which would be sold for $10/5mil/liter. If you are interested, let us know on that also.
contact us here: sacredgatekeepers@msn.com. thanks!

Great Minds of the Western Intellectual Tradition "DVD REVIEW: A major undertaking ~~ a qualified success. The 84 lectures, recorded in 2000, are shared among 12 highly-qualified professors, all experts in their specific areas. 7 CD's ... complete set. Write: greatminds@puravidaconnections.com or see me at Colibri's Corner

Postal Scale ... up to 75 pounds. Check Colibri's Corner or write scale@puravidaconnections.com

Almost new Baby Backpack ... check Colibri's Corner or babybackpack@puravidaconnections.com

Brand new Blu Cellphone in box ... just 20,000 colones. 

Certified Organic Fertilizer
· Processed by ground worms, efficient microorganisms (from the EARTH University in Guapiles) and bio-dynamics from the Josephine Porter Institute in Virginia, USA.
· Date of analysis: 4 July 2012
· Costs: 5.000 colones for a 50 kg sack
· Pick up at: Casa Tordesillas
· Delivery available at extra costs.
· Certificate upon request
· For more info &  map: www.casatordesillas.co.cr
· Telephone: 8387-8229


RUSTIC TABLE &  8 CHAIRS (Getchell Estate) - 42" x 95" Table, 2 Arm Chairs &  6 Side Chairs. 10% of Sale Price goes to D.A.W.G.! THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN DANCE ON THIS TABLE!!! Billy's Furniture says it is worth $1500. Please contact me for a Private Viewing   8508-4815 Jackie
 



Breville toaster Model CT 70XL used about 3 months. New cost Colones 35000.
Selling for Colones 14000. perfect condition. See at Colibri's corner

Three Lorenzetti electric shower heads. Two used and one new. Will take colones 15000 for all. See at Colibri's corner

  • Bike gear,Boots, Ties , Computer cooling Pads etc FOR SALE
  • · Tasco 8X 21 mm Esentials Binaculars - $20
  • · Blinky 3 Rear Bicycle Light - $20
  • · Bell Dawn Patrol LED Bike Headlight - $20
  • · Now Advisor Headlight Torch - $25
  • · Perl Izumi Mens Med. Bike Gloves - $20
  • · Wilson Titanium Tennis Balls- $5 a can
  • · Nose clips and Ear Plugs - $4
  • · Dolfino Premium Adult Swimming Goggles - $25
  • · Red Head Mountain Boots, Size 8 1/2 or 41 - $50
  • · Jerry Garcia SE Ties - $20 each
  • · Gear Head II Notebook Cooling Pads-$20 each
  • · Gear Head Adjustable Headset w/ Microphone - $20
  • · 16 LED Flashlight w/ Battery's- $7
  • · PNY 8GB USB Flash drives - $15 each
  • · PS Pepper Shield Pepper Spray- $10
  • All items are new, many still in there original box. Price marked or Best Offer. Please contact Victor at this email or phone - cell- 8433-1813, Home - 2772-6714. Se Habla Espanol.





Vehicles for Sale


78 Toyota Land Cruiser Just passed inspection, runs and looks great!
New tires, battery, and muffler. $6,000 Call: 85660134


2006 Ford F350 4x4 King Ranch
80K miles, one owner (true miles)
Full crew cab, 8’ bed, bed liner, bed cover
Black w/saddle interior, full luxury package
6.0 liter turbo diesel, automatic 6-spd, 20” rims
Super good condition, great tires
Patrick Riley 8705-7173
Price: $30,000
Polaris 2012 RZR 4-800 4 seater, many extras $19,000.00. like new call 8561-1594.

1997 GMC Pickup Sierra 2500
4x4, automatic (U.S. rebuilt, less than 1000 miles)
5.7L V8 Turbo engine, runs perfectly, no oil leaks, plenty of power
Seats 6, Full-size bed, rated at 1 ton cargo, full step bumper, trailer hitch
Body straight, paint fair, tires fair
Has been reviewed and repaired front to back by expert mechanic.
Passed RTV last October.
Asking price is $8000
The truck is now on the car lot on the carretera north of San Isidro, about Km post 131.
The guys who run the lot are Alvaro and his son Gustavo
-- Casey

For sale cute scooter motorcycle, safe, economic, red, brand freedom, RTV 2015, 8677-9934 with Kathy.



Newsworthy Items and More!

If you have had a bank account closed, have been denied banking services
or are just having problems maintaining overseas financial relationships
due to FATCA, CNN reporter Sophia Yan would like to hear from you.
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Our own Dr. Walter Urban and his lovely bride bring you this beautiful website. Click here for World Heart Revolution.



Poorest Costa Ricans live longest. Click here for this interesting article from Nature.

8 Damn Good Reasons Not to Get the Flu Shot

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Costa Rica Property Rental Laws Protect Tenants
 
Costa Rica plans to close zoos
 
Clarification on FATCA for U.S. Citizens Living in Costa Rica
 
CR Vehicle Shipping Taxes on Cars Going Down
 
Americans Giving Up Passports Jump Sixfold as Tougher Rules Loom
 
Costa Rica bans shrimp trawling
 
U.S. Expats Balk at Tax Law - WSJ

5,000 New Species Found in Costa Rica

 
Why Are So Many People Choosing To Leave The United States Permanently?
 
The rise of green coffee August 01, 2013 - By Ed Bernhardt HOME GARDEN: How to grow your very own pesticide free, super-healthy coffee. 

Could a new bill kill Costa Rica's beloved farmer’s markets?
 
Vacation rentals will have to pay equal taxes and fees as hotels 

Where the quetzal lives - San Gerardo de Dota
 
Costa Rica Included in the Biggest Baddest Bucket List ~ many locations near us (Ballena / Rio Savegre etc.!)

Community Plants 110,000 Native Trees in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica

 
Heavy cell phone use could lead to cancer: Israeli study
 
Costa Rica Says “No More” To Zoos

How to Lose Friends, Citizens and Influence The U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act seeks to co-opt foreign banks as long-arm enforcement agencies of the IRS. 

Proposed Law Would Authorize Snooping and Monitoring in Costa Rica
 
Facebook page for victims of Luis Milanes ... the Cubano

Tenant laws in Costa Rica Are Pro-Tenant
 
In Costa Rica, Farmers Start to See Value of Biodiversity... PBS
 
In Costa Rica, Gastric Cancer Kills Every 13 Hours

British Embassy funds project to save Costa Rica’s macaws
 
Costa Rica Declares Health Alert Due to Increase in Cases of Dengue

TODAY: U.S. Trade Mission and Business Development Conference to Costa Rica
 
Oscar Arias gives scathing criticism of President Laura Chinchilla on national TV

Costa Rica 'accidentally' legalises gay marriage

Cerro ChirripĆ³ is looking to get its own Cable Car (article in Spanish)

Hon. Paul Hellyer - Minister of National Defense of Canada .. speaking frankly on UFO's (really interesting and revealing) 

Venomous Pit Viper Attacks Increase in Costa Rica
 
Genetically engineered food is dangerous; confirmed by three genetic engineers – Full Report
 
10 Health Benefits of Turmeric
 
18 Spices Scientifically Proven To Prevent and Treat Cancer
 
Can we make ourselves happier? BBC report includes Costa Rica
 
Costa Rican Murder Shines Light on Poaching, Drug Nexus ... National Geographic News
 
Costa Rica Immigration Facilitates Foreigner Work Permits

 
http://www.ticotimes.net/More-news/News-Briefs/New-license-plates-will-be-mandatory-for-first-group-starting-July-15_Thursday-June-20-2013
 
This documentary, "Planet Ocean" is a must see. Here are links on Youtube, and I will have copies (with subtitles in Spanish and other languages) at my booth. 

· Planet Ocean film - Official Trailer - YouTube
 
· Planet Ocean - YouTube- Full Version 

PBS NewsHour Balancing Costa Rica's Farming With Preservation with Nature 

Senior citizen discount program in Costa Rica
 
Ban Genetically Modified Organisms Worldwide
 
Got a problem? Facebook is where the action is ... AM Costa Rica links to Costa Rican agencies etc. for quicker responses.


Sign the petition: Repeal the Monsanto Protection Act
 
Turmeric's Cardiovascular Benefits Found To Be As Powerful As Exercise


Remember ... the national slogan of Costa Rica is "no artificial ingredients" ... that alone should make the government and everyone else say NO to Genetically modified crops ... watch this please if you have any doubts:
Seeds of Death: Unveiling The Lies of GMO's - Full Movie 

Government announces plan to legalize migrant workers
If you would like to help repeal the deceptive & obscene & absurd "Monsanto Protection Act" ... click here (for US citizens) 

Juan Santamaria Airport New Site
 
Dengue cases have increased 258% over last year
 
Papaya seeds, natural remedy for Dengue Fever in Costa Rica
 
San Isidro Weather ...
 
Musoc Schedule ... San Isidro / San Jose
 
Our visionary longterm resident & artist, Jan Betts amazing work available online now. 

I would like to highly recommend this new documentary ... Resonance - Beings of Frequency. This spectacular documentary uncovers for the very first time, the actual mechanisms by which mobile phone technology can cause cancer. And, how every single one of us is reacting to the biggest change in environment this planet has ever seen.The best I have seen since Genetic Roulette

If you have never read "Escuela Para Todos" (school for everyone!) please drop by and see this amazing Costa Rican / Central American Almanac. I have been buying it every year since I've been here and it's easy Spanish, filled with jokes and recipes and stories and history and tides and all things Central Americano!!! 

Roundup Causes Birth Defects
 
Click here for the New Traffic Laws in Costa Rica ... they are now being enforced and most are not inexpensive! 


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