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Salon de Cacao

By Julieta, Mamá Cacao, mamacacaochocolate@gmail.com On the 7th July, the Salon de Cacao took place at Cafe Milagro. In its second year, this free to attend, mini-festival sets out to raise the profile and celebrate our local cacao and artisanal chocolate-makers.  The Puntarenas Province and Southern Zones used to produce large amounts

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Happy 20th Anniversary Quepolandia!!

Ana Lyons anadematapalo@gmail.com When I chose Costa Rica to be my adopted home back in the early 90’s, there was very little information available. What I learned about the country came from a subscription to the Tico Times… (printed version—no internet available back then). I was sure I wanted to

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My 100th Issue!

July 2018 is my 100th Quepolandia layout! Thank You Ana, Pat, & Dave for giving me the opportunity to work at such a fun & satisfying job. Thank You to all the Readers, Advertisers, and Contributors for keeping the Quepolandia alive & growing for 20 years. Looking forward to issue

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Welcome to Canton de Quepos

By Harry Bodaan, CCIT President Phone: 2519-9130 As President of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of the Canton de Quepos, I would like to welcome you to the Canton de Quepos. We are a prosperous Canton of about 520 km2 with 33,000 inhabitants and one of the most popular

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RESERVA MARINA ÁLVARO UGALDE VÍQUEZ

Proposed Osa Marine Reserve By Jim Chambers Marine Biologist Many independent studies have confirmed that the area of the proposed Reserva Marina Álvaro Ugalde Víquez is essential habitat for a great variety of both resident and migratory marine species. This includes charismatic species such as whales, dolphins, and sea turtles

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Donate to Hurricane Nate Recovery

The recent flooding of the communities surrounding Manuel Antonio and Quepos has been devastating for many people and families. The flood relief effort has been hugely successful, with many individuals and business owners helping out directly to bring food, supplies and basic needs to those who were hit the hardest.

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Heartworm Disease

(en español) Heartworm infection, caused by Dirofilaria immitis parasite, through a mosquito bite (mosquitoes can bite your neighbour´s pets and then yours), it affects both cats and dogs. Although prevalence is higher in some areas than in others, the disease has been widespread, it was diagnosed in Quepos and in

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