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Viva La Independencia in our Magnificent Southern Zone of Costa Rica


​Welcome to Many New Subscribers & Pura Vida Blessings to All

Our Own Yankee Doodle Dandy, Chef Memo, is firing up some Fourth of July Magic.

Come and be a part of the Birthday Celebration for Canada & USA! Chef Memo is featuring a Bar B Q Plate of your Favorite Summer Dishes. The plate will include Bar B Q Chicken (thigh & drumstick), Sweet Corn on the Cobb and Cold Potatoe Salad.c4000. Apple Pie with Ice Cream for dessert. c1000. Cold beverages of Beer & Soda and coffee available. Call your friends and bring a group. Free parking on the street. From 11 to 9.

We will be Thursday, July 5th at the PZ feria ... hope to see you there. Happily we accept Glass Jars & Bottles of all sizes as well as egg cartons with covers to fill up with our delicious Organic Eggs.

We will have fresh delicious Organic Kale Chips, new product: chocolate chips, new shipment of fluoride free toothpastes and some excellent Essential Oils! Also, the only place here that has organic turmeric with black pepper capsules .. highest quality and new assortment of organic spices & herbs. Holy Basil too (Tulsi) ... intriguing flavour.

Check out more Events coming up.

Freediving Course: Learn how to hold your breath for 4 minutes and freedive as deep as 66ft in just 3 days! PFI certied instructor. More info in the links below.

Pure Golden Retriever puppies 3 adorable pure Golden Retriever puppies still left for sale ! Please contact 8491-3577 or 8712-4215! ecomelina@gmail.com (see photos on Furry Friends page)

I am looking for a used microscope for my granddaughters. Anyone know of one or have one they would sell. Prefer in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica janbettscr@yahoo.com

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Fully loaded, 119,000 miles, driven from Colorado, no problems, runs/looks great...7,200,000 colones..can be seen at Autos Santa Monica. See photos and more here

Lots of Great Stuff for Sale:

  • Large North Peak backpack in good condition. $30 Call or text 7169-6257 or email soyeso@gmail.com

  • For free! 100 watts per channel Receiver plus Graphic Equalizer both in perfect working condition.

  • Call or text 7169-6257 or write soyeso@gmail.com

  • Virtual Pipe Organ

  • For Sale is a three keyboards and pedalboard controlling a Hauptwerk virtual

  • pipe organ. Included is a 16gb Ram HP computer running Hauptwerk v4.2 software. The main organ sample is a Milan Digital romantic organ of Metz France. I have several versions of this organ including an extended 56 stop version. The HW4 software now sells for $600 and the Metz sample set sells online for $789. Other sample sets are included.

  • pipe organ. Included is a 16gb Ram HP computer running Hauptwerk v4.2 software. The main organ sample is a Milan Digital romantic organ of Metz France. I have several versions of this organ including an extended 56 stop version. The HW4 software now sells for $600 and the Metz sample set sells online for $789. Other sample sets are included. Bench included as well as table on which the keyboards sit.

  • Included are two Motu Interfaces and all the cables necessary.

  • Also included is a set of M-Audio BX5-a speakers and SBX-10 Sub-woofer

  • Harmon-Kardon HK 3390 Receiver

  • 2 Pioneer Speakers and 2 Optimus speakers

  • HW 4 is now $600 and Metz sells for $789The total cost was more than $5000, but am selling for just $2500.

  • To hear samples of this organ go here:

  • http://www.contrebombarde.com/concerthall/home/advanced_search Then go to where it says "organ" and scroll down to the MDA Metz set.

  • Email soyeso@gmail.com or call/text 7169-6257

  • Matrimonial/Queen bed. Hand made without any nails or screws. All pieces pressure fit together. One of a kind. Original cost $500...selling for $195. Email soyeso@gmail.com or call/text 7169-6257

  • Barska Binoculars...rarely used. $18. Email soyeso@gmail.com or call/text 7169-6257

  • black recliner $125 or 70,000 CRC & blender 15,000 CRC or $25. Anyone interested can contact me 8706-5537. jamiewitsen@gmail.com

  • GENERATOR: BRIGGS and STRATTON. ELITE SERIES

  • Samsung Blu Ray DVD player... good shape. Just $50. Call Noe. 2770 1576

  • 2 Tubes of All Natural Solar Body Block spf 30+ 10,000 colones each bodyblock@puravidaconnections.com

  • Bosch propane on-demand water heater with tank and hoses, 75,000 colones.

  • Samsung 32" color flat screen TV, less than 2 years old, 55,000 colones.

  • Oven,six burner Frigilux, with tank and hose, 75,000 colones.

  • My phone 8585-8472.

Dolphin Quest Costa Rica:

Jungle Beachfront House Rental ; Special For Residents of CR. 50 meters to ocean. Soccer field on beach , Gateway to Piedras Blancas Parque Nacional. 10 miles by boat from Golfito or Puerto Jimenez - You bring food , full kitchen/Fridge / oven, Hammocks /Storage / waterfalls/ Solar Powered / 600 acres of jungle connecting to National Park. Free Kayak use.

Special Green Season Resident Offer for Whales Coming Soon. Explore the Golfo Dulce

100$ per nite for 2 (one double bed) . 20$ per extra person per night. Children 10 and under free. Get taxi boat from Golfito 60-75$ or from Puerto Jimenez 70-80$ or we pick up for 50$ Information and Creative Pricing

Mundo

8669-4688

Eny Urbina, the owner and chef of Kafe de la Casa has returned to the Kafe after a brief hiatus. Eny is celebrating her return with a free waffle or crepe with any coffee order. The restaurant is open 7am- 7pm Monday through Saturday and 8am-4pm on Sunday. Eny’s passion is baking and the Kafe has fresh pastries daily in it’s pastry display. The Kafe also has a menu featuring typical, expat, and vegetarian dishes. The location is near the Musoc bus station across the street from the Bar Rock and Roll and Lucky’s Hotel and Casino. Free WiFi is also provided. (info thanks to Rico!)

Our friend Noe is searching and searching for a old fashioned or any fashion cassette player ... please call him if you have one. 2770-1576

HOUSE SITTER WANTED - RIVAS - PEREZ ZELDON

July 20 - August 20, 2018

We are looking for a motivated couple, who are willing to take care of our beautiful rescue cat and dogs, in a peaceful and picturesque environment. You will live in a house with a large garden full of exotic plants and fruit trees together with one cat and 6+ dogs (depending on how many dog we adopt out.)

All dogs and the cat are vaccinated, dewormed and fixed. They are all treated against fleas and ticks.

See complete explanation & photos here.

+50683252514 (whatsapp works best)

WATER KEFIR GRAINS F0R SALE

Water kefir is a highly rich probiotic beverage made from kefir grains which contain a good source of healthy bacteria and yeast. Kefir is a centuries old fermented drink discovered in Caucasus mountains. Indeed, it can be your alternative option for your sweet drinking menu. If you are interested in obtaining some for probiotic health, please contact me by email.

Mary. marbury@yahoo.com or Whatsapp. 4078447552. Or message at 50684824865

1/4 CUP 1,500 mil makes 32oz of kefir. NOW AVAILABLE TOO AT COLIBRI'S CORNER

Bombay Bomb Green Mango Chutney, diced green mango, fresh tamarind, garlic, onion, ginger, apple vineger, sugar, cloves, cinnamon, love, salt, pepper... agri-dulce salsa Hindu de mango verde.... Available at Colibri's Corner at the PZ market and at Samaritan Chocolate in Canaan!

SAN ISIDRO....PEDREGOSITO:

A small private secluded and comfortable cottage with kitchenette and deck will be available for rent on the farm of Noe Andershadt in Pederagoso. The monthly rent will be $155 /month and includes a reliable internet connection, water, and electric.

The cottage is a ten minute drive from downtown San Isidro, and is situated next to Finca Amrita and Finca Alba Nueva in Pedregosito. The cottage is a five minute walk from hourly buses to town. If anyone has an interest in an advance look cottage contact Bill Van Horn via email at Vanhornwm@aol.com

Houses for rent and properties for sale, in the Rivas area. $10 per hour for my time and I will tell you what I know. wendycrews@gmail.com 8915 24

  • Blackberry Vinaigrette ... super on salads & more!

  • Delicious Dates!

  • Organic Extra Virgen Olive Oil

  • Kalamata Black Olives

  • Nutritional Yeast

  • Organic Yuca Flour

  • Tea Tree Oils

  • Crunchy Spirulina

  • Matcha Green Tea ... amazing health properties & delicious

  • Patchouli Oil

  • Clove Oil

Aztecas ---a beautiful & artistic & delicious Mexican Restaurant is now open from Thursdays til Sunday from 10am to 8pm. Ana is doing a fabulous job and Terry is the cutest waiter ever. Here is their FB page. We wish them all the best!

Chef Memo's New Restaurant is now open & delighting with great meals, beer, and the best host ever! See their FB page here. Across from Little California mini super, next to Fut5 Quiros Corner of Calle 2 and Avienda 16 in downtown San Isidro Del General

The shitake mushrooms are extraordinary and quite magical .. click here to read about their many benefits. BACK IN STOCK!

Add a little spice to your life with Rico's Rub! For Veggies or Meats ... can't be beat! Just added a new Rub ... Cajun!!!! Click here for more info.

Rico's Cajun Seasoning Blend

Rico's Rub has a new, Cajun, spice blend available at Colibri Corner. It is a traditional Cajun recipe, with a little twist of course. This blend is great for seafood, like blackened red snapper, fish tacos, or with chicken or meats. It has five different types of peppers blended into a medium hot spice. It's hot enough to taste, but not too hot to enjoy. Developed by request it has received nice reviews at a local restaurant. Put a little spice in your life with Rico's new Cajun Seasoning Blend. For restaurants or bulk orders, please contact Rick Vance: 7242-2178

  • Blackberry Vinaigrette ... super on salads & more!

  • Delicious Dates!

  • Organic Extra Virgen Olive Oil

  • Kalamata Black Olives

  • Nutritional Yeast

  • Organic Lemon & Peppermint Extracts

  • Organic Yuca Flour

  • Tea Tree Oils

  • Crunchy Spirulina

  • Matcha Green Tea ... amazing health properties & delicious

  • Patchouli Oil

  • Clove Oil

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

The shitake mushrooms are extraordinary and quite magical .. click here to read about their many benefits. BACK IN STOCK

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:

  • Kale Chips

  • Organic Eggs

  • Turmeric Powder & Roots & Capsules

  • Organic Salads with Asian Dressing

  • Organic Red or Black Beans

  • Fresh Trout / Smoked Trout

  • Sacha Inchi Nuts

  • Palo Santo

  • Hombre Grande

  • All natural organic tobacco

  • Vegan Cookies

  • Hot & Sweet Mustard

  • Organic Vanilla Beans

  • All Organic Corn Chips ... yellow & purple

  • 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

  • Becca's Amazing Hot Hot Sauces

We also have now:

  • Organic Alfalfa Seeds

  • Crunchy Spirulina

  • Salt shaker grinders

  • Peppermint Oil

  • Lavender Oil

  • Clove Oil

  • Ylang Ylang Oil

  • Frankincense

  • Organic sauerkraut

  • Goat cheeses

  • Swiss Cheese

  • Mozzarelli Cheese

  • Fresh & Smoked Trout

  • Nutritional Yeast

  • Diatomaceous Earth

  • Epsom Salts

  • 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 and can ship throughout Costa Rica.

Pura Vida Blessings to all

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