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March is Splendid in our Beloved Southern Zone of Costa Rica


Welcome to Several New Subscribers & Pura Vida Blessings to All

A reminder that Semana Santa is coming up and the PZ feria will be open that week on Tuesday, March 27th & Wednesday, March 28th. Our organic veggie & fruit sellers typically come on Tuesday for that week. Also banks, schools, buses all have special hours.

We also offer shipping and delivery service throughout Costa Rica. For our area ... we have a network of Xpress & Taxi's who can delivery our products 7 days a week ... just let us know! On feria days, we can also do limited shopping and shipping.

Happy to announce our all organic Turkey Tail Extract is now back & available at Colibri's Corner (and by order). Click here to see the many benefits!

We also are now carrying Boarhead's amazing Turmeric Extract.

In Canaan de Rivas (headed up toward Chirripo) is an amazing co-creation by the community headed by our own, Joey Lobo Wolff. Check out the raising of what will be our new Butterfly Sanctuary here with this fun time lapse video.

Here is a video (in Spanish) about our region becoming more organic! Thanks to all participating .. will be for the best for everyone's health.

Donating your body to medical science in Costa Rica

  • Following three previous successful donor events, more members of our expat community have expressed the wish to donate their body to medical science in Costa Rica.

  • One again, staff of the Medical school of the University of Costa Rica are willing to come to San Isidro to enable potential donors to complete the paperwork and avoid the journey to San Jose. The visit will take place on Friday 6 April.

  • If you would like to make this ultimate tribute to the wonderful country of Costa Rica, please contact Sheelagh Richards at casaceltas@gmail.com. for further information

MOVING SALE in PZ. Great items. Low Prices : tables, printer, telephoto, solar panel (w. Inverters), sewing machine, tennis racket, pool stick, diving gears, tools, electric drills, laser levels + + more... Description & Prices : www.excelpub.com/movingsale2018

Volunteers wanted asap!

  • Charlie's Angels - Animal Rescue is looking for short term volunteers for our rehabilitation project for neglected and abused dogs in a remote mountain village in Costa Rica.

  • Ideally it would require a commitment of 2 - 4 weeks (or longer). You would live in a spacious and clean house together with our main volunteer Laura Bye from Canada's rescue organisation "Save Our Scruff" and 1-2 other volunteers of your rescue organization.

  • The people we are looking for need to be tidy, self sufficient, able to use their own initiative and of course unconditional dog lovers with good experience in dog care.

  • We look for enthusiastic people who embrace the idea of being involved in an animal charity project. Basic Spanish would be wonderful.

  • The house is located in a tranquil village, close to the Chirripó National Park (about 25 minutes from San Isidro by car). The property has a huge garden with flowers, fruit trees and all sorts of exotic plants.

  • We are looking for open minded volunteers who are willing to help taking care of our beautiful rescue dogs, in a peaceful and picturesque environment. The climate is very pleasant up here. We have sunny days but it’s not too hot and our afternoons can be misty with clear evenings and cool nights.

  • The house has 4 bedrooms, a large kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with warm water showers. Additionally the house has an outside kitchen with a brand new washing machine and enough space to bath the dogs.

  • You would have your own room, towels and linen are provided.

  • Please send us a PM with an informative introduction of yourself and why you think this could be something that interests you. Only serious enquiries please!

  • We are happy to send more information about our dogs and how everything would work.

  • You could start as soon as possible!

  • Pura Vida! Read more about Charlie's Angels here.

For sale:

Marans roosters from France - the only ones in Costa Rica. Easteregger, dark chocolate brown eggs, slaughter weight 4 - 5 kg. 25,000 colones

Cream Legbar rooster from UK - a single, only two in Costa Rica, green eggs, slaughter weight 3.5 kg Easteregger roosters from Germany - blue eggs. Medium in size - 13,000 colones

Paduan (polish chickens), bantams, hens and roosters, many large white eggs - 15,000 colones

Christine: 89779555 or christine.krellner@gmx.de

Stunning Riverfront home on the rio chirripo in Canaan de Rivas for rent.

Gorgeous views, awesome swimming holes, pure spring water, great bird and monkey watching from your window;) $500 a month includes water and power

1 bedroom with loft (2 beds) , Full kitchen , 1 big bathroom. 8 min walk to house from parking or bus stop. Call or text 8 729 4321 (photos available by Whatsapp or soon on rental page)

Cozy Hardwood Home Lovely, simply furnished well kept studio in private wooded section of East Los Angeles de Rivas. Nestled on 1.25 acres with an altitude of 3600 feet and an ideal climate of sunny days and cool, crisp nights. This private setting borders the scenic Talari River and has good road access, river bathing, fruit trees, bananas and high grade spring water. Includes high speed internet, porch, hot shower, flush toilet and secure parking. Lots of hiking in the area and near to the Mt. Chirripo Volcano and National Park. Fifteen minute walk to bus line with frequent bus transport to San Isidro. Pets okay but dogs must be leashed or fenced in. $365/month plus cooking gas/electric. Available from March 1st. Contact homesteadcr@gmail.com (photos on Rental page )

Great opportunity to visit Peru with an experienced, tri-lingual guide with a great sense of adventure & humour.

Many of you know that a favorite restaurant in Miravalles... Rancho Dona Flory, sadly burned town last autumn. Marjorie has now opened a lovely new restaurant (open Friday thru Sunday like before) about 100 meters up from the Miravalles Pulperia called Mirador de las Delicias de el General! Come back for a great meal with a fabulous view!

Aztectas ---a beautiful & artistic & delicious Mexican Restaurant is now open from Thursdays til Sunday from 10am to 8pm. Ana is doing a fabulous job! Here is her FB page. We wish her 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,

New "Stuff" for Sale (check Stuff page on website for more):

NEW Barnes and Noble Nook Glow Light 3 , Save on shipping! $115.00. 8899-1107 OR nook@puravidaconnections.com Can bring to PZ feria.

MABE tumble dryer for sale I have an electric dryer with 5 year guarantee, I bought it 5 months ago and am selling it because I have moved to a farm with solar power and i cant bring the machine there. It is is excellent condition. An amazing help for the rainy season. Call Nicole (+506) 8814 3773 Whatsapp (+506) 8619 2113 Email: nicolenetaya@gmail.com

Samsung Smartphone (SM-G930T Galaxy S7) 4G LTE

Comes with new screen protector and case all new and unused.

Test and reviews show this model has the best signal reception among all mobile phones

which is the reason I originally bought it in US and recently brought it to CR

I got 2 but only ended up needing one mobile phone now.

Can sell with default setup or rooted system which allows more software options

$350 which is my cost in the USA. These are much more expensive here in CR

ben@ecojoya.com WhatsApp, Telegram or text message to 8888-7500 No voice calls but I can call you back

TROY-BILT Chipper Shredder — Model Series CS4265

Powerful 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine.

Can chip branches up to 2” diameter. You can put leaves and brush in top hopper

Selling because I want to buy a bigger one. You can’t find these in CR

Running great and starts on first pull. Newly sharpened blades.

Have PDF manuals for engine and chipper.

Bought for $700 will sell for $600. Will consider reasonable offers if does not sell in good time.

ben@ecojoya.com WhatsApp, Telegram or text message to 8888-7500 No voice calls but I can call you back


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 2461.

NEW BEAUTIFUL CABIN FOR RENT

located in CAJON, 15 miles from center of SI, south on inter american highway

unfurnished, 2 story with small kitchen downstairs, bed and bath upstairs

outdoor dining table with seats

on 9 acres with some organic veggies and hundreds of fruit trees

internal waterfalls and 2 ponds and 2 bridges

bus to front door on paved road

seeking mature person or couple with good vibes for long term rental

no drugs , smoking or alcohol

$270 per month send email to doctorwalter123@gmail.com or

8333 8625 no messages please thanks

only love

Lovely, rustic home for sale in Chucuyu near Chirripo Park ... click here.

Diane's Flaxxers are delicious & nutritious and a must try! Available at Colibri's Corner at the PZ feria, Thursdays from 7 to 7 and Fridays from 8 to 1.

Our Ginger Kombucha has been receiving amazing compliments ... come in and try some! Probiotic & delicious & super healthy for your immune systems.

Another wonderful new product is our Organic Kale Chips with Nutritional Yeast & Turmeric & Black Pepper and new flavor this week, BarBQ!

Happy to have this week de Blackberry Cobbler, Nag Champa Incense, dental floss ... great repellents ... Sacha Inchi Seeds ... organic tobacco. Also red & red/white quinoa ... delicious protein substitute for rice.

New friends here are offering Organic Meats .. even have Turkeys that are free range & organic and fed with coconut, bananas, and cane. Pork too! Write here for contact: organicmeat@puravidaconnections.com.

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

  • Delicious Dates!

  • Organic Extra Virgen Olive Oil

  • Kalamata Black Olives

  • Coconut Aminos (limited supply)

  • 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 EggsTurmeric Powder & Roots & Capsules

Organic Coconut Aminos ...Traditional

Organic Red or Black Beans

Fresh Trout / Smoked Trout

Sacha Inchi Nuts

Palo Santo

Hombre Grande

All natural organic tobaccoVegan 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

Organic Alfalfa Seeds

We also have now:

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 & can ship throughout Costa Rica.

Pura Vida Blessings to all

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