​Costa Rica is the First Nation to Ratify Convention Against Racism

Here is an interesting article (in Spanish) about a possible "teleferico" up Chirripo Mountain ... curious as to your thoughts.

Lovely article on Alexander Skutch and Los Cusingos of Santa Elena

Presidents Obama, Solís sign historic security donation for Costa Rica

Study finds vegan blood is 8 times more effective at killing cancer cells Viva La Raw

Costa Rica's National Parks in Photos

A few visionary locals in CR have been developing an alternative community currency trade system and we have something ready to start testing to get some feedback. It is currently in English but a Spanish version will be out soon after testing is done. If you are not happy with the state of the world financial system, rather not deal with backs, prefer to support our local communities and help us test an alternative in the new economy please send an email to ben@ecojoya.com

Anyone have a cassette player (yes, he's old school)??? Call Noe @ 2770 1576.

Fabulous house of the week ... comfort & privacy & pool & more ... click here.

We have over 100 good condition Travel Books of countries all over the world ... let me know if you are interested in any of them.

So happy to now have powerful Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract! To get acquainted with the multitude of benefits, please take look at these links:

http://www.naturalhealth365.com/paul-stamets-digestive-tract-1366.html

http://www.bastyr.edu/news/general-news/2012/11/fda-approves-bastyr-turkey-tail-trial-cancer-patients

http://www.superfoods-for-superhealth.com/coriolus.html

We added several new listings for vehicles ... check them out!

Here are a few of the new & available items on our Great Stuff to Buy & Sell page .. and some not yet listed

• Troy-Bilt Shredder

• Refrigerator (has some cosmetic needs but works well refer@puravidaconnections.com)

• Blender (blender@puravidaconnections.com) $15

• Durabrand DUR-1700 DVD Player

• Samsung Washer

• Twin Beds

• Dining Room Set

• Journey to Wild Divine

• Linksys Wireless G Broadband Router Model WRT54G-TM

• Surfboard for $25 (needs work ... write surfboard@puravidaconnections.com)

• Gas Water Heater ... save electricity!

• Nespresso Milk Foaming Machine

Happy to have this week both black & red organic beans now ... also Nag Champa Incense, various fluoride free toothpastes ... great repellent ... Sacha Inchi Seeds ... organic tobacco ... Raw Goat Cheese with herbs, blackberry cobbler, and fresh salsa.

• Organic Lemon & Peppermint Extracts

• Organic Turmeric Extract

• Organic Shea Butter

• Patchouli Oil

• Francensence

Sauerkraut is one of the best foods for your tummy ... we are so fortunate to have Rosita's Organic Kraut ... so delicious & great for you!

The shitake mushrooms are extraordinary!

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

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

Come enjoy a sticky yummy Cinnamon Roll made with real butter!

We have mangosteen "matas" or baby trees at Colibri's Corner. If you want larger quantities .. let me know.trees@puravidaconnections.com

At Colibri's Corner this week:

• Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract

• Turmeric Extract

• Organic Coconut Flour

• Organic Coconut Aminos ...Traditional

• Mango or Papaya Salsas, spicy & delicious by Rosita

• Fresh Trout / Smoked Trout

• Sacha Inchi Nuts

• Palo Santo

• Hombre Grande

• 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

• Organic Vanilla Beans

We also have now

• Manuka honey

• Organic Alfalfa Seeds

• Crunchy Spirulina

• Salt shaker grinders

• Peppermint Oil

• Lavender Oil

• Frankinsence Oil

• Ylang Ylang Oil

• Organic sauerkraut

• Goat cheeses

• Swiss Cheese

• Mozzarelli Cheese

• Fresh & Smoked Trout

• Nutritional Yeast

• Diatomaceous Earth

• EpsomSalts

• 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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