Perez ... Visuales Steven Om

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TICO TIMES AT 60, THE TICO TIMES CELEBRATES TRADITION — AND REINVENTION

New map shows importance of Central America indigenous communities to forest conservation

Costa Rica and The Global Popularity of Reptiles by Carol Vaughn

And visit our amazing & local Parque Reptilandia ... between San Isidro and Dominical ...check website here.

In Costa Rica, A Vibrant Chocolate Scene Wonderful article featuring three of our local Chocolateers ...

Marijuana oil helps Costa Rican child - Costa Rica Report

Costa Rica Will Host Major Medical Marijuana Conference

Best local weather report I have found (thanks Casey Bahr)

Blockage number helping reduce cell thefts

Published in Prensa Libre

If your cellphone is stolen it is recommended you call * # 06 # and block the usage of your phone. This program has been in operation since 2012 and has already blocked 408,062 phones in CR alone that have been reported stolen. Anyone considering buying a phone from someone should also call the blockage number first to see if the phone has been blacklisted.

Many thanks to Elena Ross for sending this new information regarding bringing pets from the USA to Costa Rica. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/regulations/vs/iregs/animals/downloads/cs_pets_dogs_cats2.pdf. The form you would need is here and there is an important change in the wording on page 2.

The animal (s) was/were treated between thirty (30) days and at least ten (10) days (no more than 30 days and no less than 10 days) before exportation with approved products for endo and ectoparasites, ensuring that animals are free of ticks and other external and internal parasites.

• Know anyone who can fix CD players? Please call Thomas @ 8856-5771.

Female housesitter available! I am: 29 years old. Hardworking. Responsible. Reliable. Drug-free. I can help with: Cooking. Cleaning. Organization. Child and Pet Care. Gardening. Please contact Alexandrina at: 8397-9247 or alexandrina.canta@gmail.com

Come and practice your Spanish! Ven a practicar tu español! At Montaña Verde (in Rivas), this coming Sunday, May 22, starting at 2 pm. Potluck, bring your musical instruments, donations welcome. Hope to see you there! More info 8856 5519. And on June 5th we will be celebrating World Environment Day at Montaña Verde, more info coming soon!

Vipassana Costa Rica Meditation Retreats will be in Los Angeles de Rivas in August.

Beads Beads Beads ... come by Colibri's Corner to see a variety of Colombian Handmade beads ... some with natural colors. Or write:beads@puravidaconnections.com. Have ooodles of them ... just bringing a few.

Tico family is producing beautiful Lily bulbs (Lilios) in an array of colors. Write here if you are interested ... lillies@puravidaconnections.com

Grass feed, beef bones, 5 dollars a pound. I can deliver on Thursday market. lindapanek@gmail.com

Rosita is going to be offering some of her wonderful Life's Joy products at Colibri's Corner this Thursday morning again. Come by to taste her:

Hummus, Sauerkraut, Mango Chutney and Papaya Hot Sauce. Beyond delicious!

Moringa: One Of The World’s Most Abundant Sources of Vitamins And Minerals We are fortunate to have local, organic Moringa here in our area now ... I've been learning more about it's benefits and the amazing energy the seeds and leaves give ... and the healing qualities of the Oil. Trees also available ... all @ Colibri's Corner

NEW ON OUR STUFF TO BUY & SELL PAGE THIS WEEK:

• Butane Water Heater 5 litres capacity

• Butane Water Heater 12 litres capacity

• High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Sale

• JJ Heart Acoustic Guitar and Road Runner Hard Guitar Case

Now listed with links on our Stuff to Buy & Sell page this week are some new, high quality items available here & now.

Write goodstuff@puravidaconnections.com Let us know and we can bring to Colibri's Corner at the feria.

Most are Amazon “best in class” items brand new in the box selling at cost with no shipping or import costs.

• Juice Fountain Elite ... new in box

• Vitamix personal Blender ... new in box

• Dewalt Premius 5 tool kit

• Color coded chopping blocks

• French Presses ONE SOLD

• Nespresso Milk Foaming Machine

• Omega Juicer 8006 brand new

• 5 gallon Salad Spinner

• Oster Dehydrater ... 4 trays ... barely used

• Magic Bullet brand new in box SOLD

Several new listings too on our Vehicles to sell page.

At Colibri's Corner this week:

• All natural organic tobacco

• Mariola Honey ... excellent for eye & ear infections

• Hot & Sweet Mustard

• Costa Rican Organic Vanilla Beans

• All Organic Corn Chips ... purple or yellow

• Raw Honey

• Fresh Salsa

• Local Organic Beans & Rice (Integral & White)

• Organic Teas

• Stevia in Powder & Liquid

• Organic Dried Pineapple / Mangos / Bananas

• Coconut Secret Amino Acids This sap is very low glycemic, an abundant source of 17 amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and has a nearly neutral pH.

• Organic Sauerkraut

• Vegan Pesto & Vegan Raw Cookies

• Sourdough Bread

• Becca's Amazing Hot Hot Sauces

• Organic Pure Grade A Maple Syrup

We also have now:

• Manuka honey

• Organic Alfalfa Seeds

• Crunchy Spirulina

• Salt shaker grinders

• Frankinsence Oil

• Ylang Ylang Oil

• Organic sauerkraut

• Goat cheeses

• Swiss Cheese

• Mozzarelli Cheese

• Fresh & Smoked Trout

• Nutritional Yeast

• Diatomaceous Earth

• Epson Salts

• Lavender Oil

• Moringa Seeds & Leaves

• Organic Black Strap Molasses

• International Phone Cards

• Cactus Juice & other Natural Bug Repellents

• Sticky, Yummy Dates

• Costa Rican Macadamias

• Integral Oats

For anyone with pain from spots injuries, muscle spasms, fibromyalgia, arthritis, sciatic, please check this link. We are very fortunate to have this high quality Magnesium Oil now available. Also works great as an all natural deodorant!

International Phone Cards available for major savings. phonecard@puravidaconnections.com

We appreciate pre-orders & can ship throughout Costa Rica.

Pura Vida Blessings to all

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