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July is Flying by in Our Splendid Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Juan Pablo Valverde to Represent Costa Rica at the International Chemistry Olympiad in Uzbekistan
Originally from La Bonita, San Isidro de El General, Juan Pablo has demonstrated a passion for science from an early age. In a recent interview, he explained that...

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4 days ago


Juan Pablo Valverde to Represent Costa Rica at the International Chemistry Olympiad in Uzbekistan
At just 16 years old, Juan Pablo Valverde Cordero, a student at the Pérez Zeledón Scientific High School, is preparing for one of the greatest challenges of his academic career: representing Costa Rica at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

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4 days ago


Loving the Sunshine & Storms & Peace in our Blessed Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Please meet Rex and Miss Molly in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica.
Their owners left for Canada and won’t be returning. We need to find them a forever home. They are sweet loving dogs. Rex was already saved from a terrible living situation before and he has flourished into a lovely sweet boy. If you know anyone able to take the pair it would be awesome.

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Jul 8


Praying for Peace For All From Our Spectacular Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Find us at Colibrí 's Corner at the back of the Feria on the parking lot side.
New hours at San Isidro Feria for Colibri's Corner: Wednesdays & Thursdays. 7am to 2pm

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Jul 1


Nature at Her Best in Our Glorious Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Last week, from the ID I got from two AI's... I believe I misidentified the gorgeous animal in Rio Celeste as a capybara, but in fact, it was a Baird's tapir or Danta. Thank you Dennis!

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Jun 24


May These Extraordinary Times Bring Extraordinary Peace in our Beloved Southern Zone of Costa Rica
We are so sad to share the passing of Richard Burden. Such a good friend to so many people here in the Southern Zone. Although he and his beloved wife Karen had returned to Idaho in recent years, they both remain a part of our hearts here in Costa Rica. You can read about the life of this incredible man here.

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Jun 17


Extraordinary Moments in the Divine Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Find us at Colibrí 's Corner at the back of the Feria on the parking lot side.
New hours at San Isidro Feria for Colibri's Corner:
Wednesdays & Thursdays from 7am to 2pm We appreciate pre-orders.

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Jun 10


Sending Peaceful Moments From the Blessed Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Find us at Colibrí 's Corner at the back of the Feria on the parking lot side.
New hours at San Isidro Feria for Colibri's Corner: Wednesdays & Thursdays 7am to 2pm We appreciate pre-orders.

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Jun 3


A Full Blue Moon Is Coming to Illuminate Our Magnificent Southern Zone of Costa Rica
A Full Blue Moon Is Coming to Illuminate Our Magnificent Southern Zone of Costa Rica. This Exquisite capture of Lechucita Serranera in La Paz de Piedades Norte, San Ramón, was caught by Lucho Castro V. Many thanks to Manuel Martinez

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May 27


Inspiring Tales of Hope and Rescue from Charlie's Angels Costa Rica's Animal Heroes
Every day in Costa Rica, countless dogs and cats face dangers from abandonment, injury, or neglect. Amid these challenges, a remarkable group called Charlie's Angels Costa Rica steps in to change lives.

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May 20


Beautiful Rain... Exquisite Sunsets in Our Ever Colorful Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Tania, who runs Charliesangels, is not only taking pictures of puppies, dogs, and cats. Her real passion is actually taking pictures of wildlife, even though she loves puppies and dogs and cats and kittens to death.

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May 20


Hard to Beat Hanging Around in Our Spectacular Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Find us at Colibrí 's Corner at the back of the Feria on the parking lot side. New hours at San Isidro Feria for Colibri's Corner: Wednesdays & Thursdays. 7am to 2pm We appreciate pre-orders.

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May 13


Loving the Sunny Mornings & Rainy Afternoons in Our Jungly Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Find us at Colibrí 's Corner at the back of the Feria on the parking lot side.
New hours at San Isidro Feria for Colibri's Corner:
Wednesdays & Thursdays 7am to 2pm We appreciate pre-orders.

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May 6


Enjoying the Flower Full Moon Energy in Our Spectacular Southern Zone of Costa Rica
We are now offering Concierge Service. This includes deliveries, shopping, restaurant menus and ordering. Also available Banking, Lawyer or Doctor's visits with a charming native Spanish speaker.
Contact WhatsApp 8532-5096.

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Apr 29


Celebrating Earth Day Every Day in our Extraordinary Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Sustainable Map. COSTA RICA
Its electric grid has been run overwhelmingly on renewable energy for more than a decade!
Earth Day

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Apr 22


Praying for Peace While Celebrating Life in our Blessed Southern Zone of Costa Rica
We are well-equipped and happy to do your shopping for you, and send it to you by messenger or taxi, whatever is appropriate.

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Apr 15


May the Doves of Peace Bring Tranquility to the World & Our Blessed Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Juan Pablo Valverde is Our Neighbor at La Bonita de Rivas, and Will Represent Costa Rica at the Chemistry Olympics in Russia in April.

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Apr 8


Praying for Peace in Our Sacred Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Colibri's Corner & PuraVidaConnections will be closing Semana Santa this year, and we will connect again the following week at our San Isidro Feria on Wednesday and Thursday, 7-2. We are praying for peace for all.

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Mar 25


Sunny Days & Starry Nites From Our Peaceful Southern Zone of Costa Rica
FOR SEMANA SANTA HOLY WEEK
We will be at the Feria From 7am to 2pm on Tuesday, March 31st.

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Mar 18


May Peace Prevail ... May Serenity Emanate from our Tranquil Southern Zone of Costa Rica
SEMANA SANTA HOLY WEEK
Will start on Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1st.
STAY TUNED FOR HOURS AT THE FERIA

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Mar 11
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Dearest Chayotevine Members
& Welcome New Friends!
Find us at Colibri's Corner
1st booth as you leave covered parking in back of the feria.
7am - 2pm
Wednesdays & Thursdays
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