Local services in Costa Ballena

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Private Chef & Catering $$$

Eklectic Kitchen

Manuel Antonio

Private chef service from Chef Eddie Cambronero, cooking world cuisine rooted in Costa Rican tradition for villa stays, celebrations, and family dinners. He serves the Manuel Antonio, Esterillos, Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal corridor, and also hosts intimate dinners at his own home in Portasol. Signature plates run from an elevated casado to tom kha pasta and chicken piccata, built on fresh local ingredients.

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Accountant

AAAContadores

Dominical

A public and private accounting firm in Dominical, run by Lic. Mauro Esquivel at the main entrance to Dominical next to Cafe Delicias. Services include general and hospitality accounting, outsourced bookkeeping, tax and financial advisory, external audits, cash flow analysis, and financial statements.

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Car Rental $$

Adobe Rent a Car Uvita

Uvita

The Uvita branch of Costa Rica's largest locally owned rental company, across from Supermercado BM on the main road, open daily 8 am to 5 pm. The fleet runs from compacts to 4x4s, and a US and Canada toll-free line handles advance reservations.

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Car Rental $$

Alamo Rent A Car Dominical

Dominical

Alamo's Dominical branch, located 100 meters east of the main entrance to Dominical Beach in the town center. Part of the international Alamo network (Enterprise Holdings), offering economy through SUV and van rentals with standard Costa Rica rental terms, roadside assistance, and after-hours pickup and return.

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Gym & Fitness $$

Atlantis Gym Uvita

Uvita

Gym in central Uvita with modern equipment, personal trainers and unlimited-access membership plans. It is a newer addition to the town's fitness scene, built out with open-air, breezy training space and fan cooling rather than air conditioning.

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Doctor & Clinic

Bahia Ballena Doctors

Uvita

A general and aesthetic medicine clinic in Bahia Ballena run by Dra. Monica Alfaro, who has provided primary care to local residents and expats since 2010. Services cover general practice, chronic condition management, pap smears, specialist referrals, and medical aesthetics. Located at Plaza Ventanas on the Costanera.

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Real Estate Attorney & Notario

Ballena Legal Team

Ojochal

An Ojochal-based bilingual law firm at Plaza Maleku, led by attorney and notary Sabrina Kszak Bianchi, who practices in English, Spanish, and French. Services cover real estate sales and transfers, corporation formation and tax compliance, residency, wills, contracts, and bank account setup.

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Spa $$

BRI Day Spa and Wellness Center

Dominical

A full-service day spa in Dominical at Plaza Pacifica, offering deep tissue, hot stone, lomi lomi, bamboo, couples, and pregnancy massage alongside facials, body scrubs, manicures, and pedicures. Package days combine multiple treatments over three hours or more.

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Pest Control

Bryan Arroyo Pest Control

Dominical

A local pest control specialist serving Dominical, Ojochal, Uvita, and surrounding communities including Dominicalito, San Buenas, and Chontales. He is verified on the Happiness Project of Ojochal directory and has personal transport for site visits.

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Event Venue $$$

Casa del Rio Baru

Dominical

Riverside property 3 km from Dominical offering lodging alongside a wedding and event venue built around a garden and river-bar area. The site hosts weddings, retreats and family reunions for groups of up to 20 guests, with a main house and separate hotel-style rooms available for exclusive-use bookings.

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Veterinarian

Centro Veterinario Costa Ballena

Uvita

A full-service veterinary hospital and clinic in downtown Uvita, 200 meters south of the Gasolinera Uvita on the Costanera. Operated by Dr. Fernando Riera Silesky, it offers routine and emergency care with an after-hours emergency line, and runs a pet supply shop on premises. It serves the Costa Ballena from Dominical to Ojochal.

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Real Estate Agent

Century 21 Ballena Properties

Ojochal

A Century 21 franchise operating across the Costa Ballena, with its main office at Plaza Ventanas in Ojochal. The firm covers residential homes, condos, land, commercial properties, and hotel or business sales from Dominical to the Osa Peninsula, and runs a construction division called Ballena Homes for new builds.

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Architect & Engineer

Christian Venegas Design + Engineering

Ojochal

A licensed civil engineer and architect based in Ojochal with 17 years of project experience across the southern Pacific, including Dominical, Uvita, Bahia Ballena, and Ojochal. He holds an engineering degree from ITCR and a master's in project management, and offers design, construction plans, budgets, inspections, and technical direction.

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Auto Mechanic

CLS Autoshop

Uvita

A family-owned auto repair shop in Uvita with a full team of mechanics, offering bilingual service and online appointment booking through its website.

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Real Estate Agent

Coldwell Banker Vesta Group Dominical

Dominical

A Coldwell Banker franchise operating as Dominical Realty, 50 meters north of Hotel Roca Verde in Dominical. The largest real estate office by agent count in the southern zone, with over 20 agents covering Uvita, Dominical, Ojochal, and the wider south Pacific, offering residential, commercial, hotel, land, and vacation rental listings.

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Hardware Store $$

Colono Construccion Ojochal

Ojochal

Branch of the Colono Construccion chain at the main entrance to Ojochal, part of a nationwide hardware and building materials cooperative. Stocks lumber, cement, plumbing and electrical supplies, and finishing materials for construction and remodeling projects.

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Accountant

ConsultantsCR Advisory Group

Uvita

An accounting and financial advisory firm in the Uvita-Ojochal-Dominical corridor, founded by Ronald D. Fallas with 20 years of experience in Costa Rican tax and finance. Services include bookkeeping, tax planning and filings, payroll, CFO advisory, bank account management, social security compliance, and audits for residents and businesses.

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Property Management $$

Costa Ballena Management

Uvita

Property management and vacation rental company based in Uvita, operating under the name Imagen and covering the stretch of coast from Ojochal to Dominical. Manages a portfolio of rental homes and villas directly for owners across all three towns.

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Concierge $$

Costa Concierge

Dominical

A locally based concierge service for the Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal corridor, handling activity reservations, accommodation bookings, car rental, and custom itineraries through an online platform with live local support. It also partners with FORA for hotel and cruise bookings.

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Photography & Video $$$

Costa Vida Photography

Dominical

Destination wedding and lifestyle photographer Michaelynn, based in Dominicalito, with over 20 years of photojournalistic experience. She covers Dominical, Ojochal, Uvita, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, and Playa Hermosa, splitting her base between Costa Rica and the Florida Keys.

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Spanish School $$

Costatika Spanish

Uvita

Costatika is a Spanish language school in Uvita run by native Costa Rican teacher Kattia, offering individual and small-group lessons for all levels including children. Classes are customized to each student's interests and pace, with optional cultural excursions to nearby areas.

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Accountant $$

CR Contadores

Uvita

CR Contadores provides accounting, tax filing, payroll, and financial consulting for small and medium businesses in the Zona Sur, including Perez Zeledon and Uvita. Services cover monthly bookkeeping, D-101 and VAT declarations, CCSS and INS payroll compliance, and specialized accounting for hospitality and vacation rental businesses.

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Wedding Planner $$$

Del Mar Weddings

Uvita

A boutique wedding planning and design company founded by Natalia, based at Playa Ballena in Uvita. It covers destination weddings, elopements, and events across Dominical, Uvita, Ballena, Ojochal, and the Osa Peninsula, with a perfect rating across its WeddingWire reviews.

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Construction

Dominical Construction

Dominical

A small general contracting company founded in 2009 by Juan Carlos Alfaro and Dennis Garber, operating from the mountains above Dominical with projects from Matapalo to Ojochal. It specializes in naturally ventilated, low-maintenance tropical homes. Juan Carlos has 25 years of construction experience including three years in the US.

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Marketing & Web $$

DYOB Web Design

Uvita

Web design studio run by Marianne Manthey out of the Uvita area, specializing in custom WordPress websites and branding for creative individuals and small businesses. Built the website for Hostel Cascada Verde, a family hostel above Uvita, and also runs one-day website workshops.

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Shuttle & Airport Transfer $$

Easy Ride Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio

Shuttle company running daily shared and private transfers between Manuel Antonio, San Jose, SJO airport, Jaco, Dominical, Uvita, Monteverde, Arenal and other destinations in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Operates modern air conditioned vans with door to door pickup at hotels and rentals, plus 24/7 airport transfer options.

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Electrician $$

Electrical Services CR

Ojochal

Family-run electrical company covering Ojochal, Bahia Ballena, Uvita, Dominical, and the surrounding Costa Ballena corridor. Offers certified electrical installations, electric gates, hydropneumatic systems, and surge suppressors, with technicians certified by Costa Rica's national trade institute, and runs a sister remodeling brand, Renova Works CR, for painting, welding, and plumbing.

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Pharmacy

Farmacia Costa Ballena

Uvita

An independent pharmacy in Uvita across from Importadora Monge, open Monday through Saturday 8 am to 7 pm and Sunday 9 am to 3 pm. A doctor is typically on staff to prescribe medications and administer injections without an appointment, making it a practical first stop for minor medical needs.

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Pharmacy $$

Farmacia Ibarra (Ojochal)

Ojochal

Farmacia Ibarra operates a branch in Plaza Tangara on the main street of Ojochal, part of the long-running Farmacias Ibarra chain founded in Ciudad Neily. Customers note the staff give advice in English and stock a range of vitamins and essential oils alongside standard pharmacy items.

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Pharmacy $$

Farmacia Simar Ventanas

Ojochal

Farmacia Simar opened its second branch in Plaza Ventanas, Ojochal, run by pharmacist and business owner Maria Jose Cortes as part of the Farmacias Simar chain that also has a location in Palmar Norte. The pharmacy offers a free express delivery service for the local community.

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Pharmacy

Farmacias Ibarra Uvita

Uvita

A family-owned pharmacy at The Dome Plaza in Uvita, part of a six-branch network across the southern zone founded by the Ibarra family. The Uvita branch stocks pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, natural products, dermatological lines, and orthopedic supplies, with a pharmacist on site for consultations and injections.

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Spa $$

Feeling Good Spa

Uvita

A long-established spa in Uvita offering massage, facial, and aesthetic treatments with in-office and in-home options. It has operated for over 20 years, making it one of the oldest dedicated wellness businesses in the area. Massage sessions start around 50 dollars.

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Hardware Store $$

Ferreteria Iguana Verde

Uvita

Hardware store in Bahia, 200 meters southwest of downtown Uvita, selling construction materials, paint, flooring, bathroom fixtures, appliances, and hand and power tools. It also stocks pool equipment and bicycles, serving both local trades and expat homeowners in the area.

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Solar Installer

Figure 8 Management

Uvita

A construction management and consulting firm in the Costa Ballena covering Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal. It offers project oversight, blueprint review, value engineering, home inspections, and solar energy installation in partnership with Pura Vida Energy Systems, with over 25 years of construction management experience.

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Florist $$

Flores de Ines

Ojochal

Floral design studio operating out of a physical shop in Plaza Tangara, Ojochal, creating arrangements and decor for weddings, dinners, celebrations, retreats and yoga spaces. The shop opened in 2026 and keeps limited weekend storefront hours, with deliveries the rest of the week.

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Massage $$

Galit Massage

Ojochal

A therapeutic massage studio in Ojochal with a certified therapist offering deep tissue, volcanic stone, bamboo, and cocoa body wraps. Sessions run 60 to 95 minutes, and mobile sessions and couples massage are available on request.

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Private Driver $

Geovany Villegas Taxi

Uvita

An English-speaking licensed taxi driver based in Uvita with capacity for four or more passengers, available for local transfers, airport runs, and day trips across the southern zone. The listed number also serves as the WhatsApp contact.

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Pool Maintenance

Glen Samudio Pool Service

Ojochal

An independent pool cleaning specialist serving Ojochal, Uvita, and Dominical, listed on the Happiness Project of Ojochal community directory with verified contacts. He has personal transportation to reach clients across the Costa Ballena.

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Real Estate Agent $$$

Green Leaf Real Estate

Dominical

Boutique real estate brokerage based in Dominical, at the entrance to the southern Pacific zone. Works with local and foreign buyers on homes, land and investment properties in the Costa Ballena corridor.

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Massage $$$

GV Massage

Uvita

In-home massage service based in Uvita de Osa that sends certified therapists to hotels, villas and rentals across Uvita, Ojochal and Dominical. Founded by Gabriela Villegas, the company offers Swedish, deep tissue, Lomi Lomi and hot stone massage along with facials and wedding or bachelorette group packages.

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Dentist

Holistic Dental Costa Rica

Dominical

A biological and holistic dental clinic in Tinamastes de Baru near Dominical, led by Dr. Gianina Soto, who has specialized in biologic dentistry for over 20 years. It was the first clinic in Costa Rica to work exclusively with SMART mercury amalgam removal protocols, ozone therapy, hydro-air abrasion, and biomimetic techniques. A second location operates in Liberia.

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Babysitting & Nanny $$

Hotel Nanny CR

Uvita

A professional vacation childcare service covering Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Dominical, Uvita, Ojochal, and Platanillo. Nannies are CPR-certified, bilingual, and background-checked, and arrive at hotels, villas, or rentals equipped with activities. Consultations are booked online.

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Gym & Fitness

Ignite Fit Club

Dominical

A fitness club at 101 Dominical offering membership-based gym access with scheduled classes, online booking, and membership sign-up through its website.

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Solar Installer $$$

IntiTech Solar

Uvita

Solar system installer founded in 1999 in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, now operating out of Puerto Jimenez and Miramar, Puntarenas. Designs and installs on-grid, off-grid, and smart-grid solar systems plus solar well pumps, serving clients across the South Pacific region including Costa Ballena.

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Property Management $$

Jaguar Property Management

Dominical

Full-service property and vacation rental manager covering Dominical, Escaleras, Uvita, Bahia Ballena and Ojochal. Handles housecleaning, pool service, landscaping, pressure washing, pest control, bill payment and guest concierge, positioning itself as boots-on-the-ground coverage for absentee owners.

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Photography & Video $$$

Jaime Hausler Photography

Dominical

Portrait and branding photographer based in Dominical serving Uvita, Dominical and Ojochal, specializing in branding sessions for women entrepreneurs alongside family and couples photography. Jaime works on location at beaches and jungle settings around the Costa Ballena coast.

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Real Estate Agent $$$

JJ Properties CR

Uvita

Real estate and construction brokerage with an office in the Cabinas Gato Office Complex in Uvita. Established in the Bahia Ballena real estate and construction community before opening its dedicated Uvita location.

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Auto Mechanic $

Josue Alfaro Acuna

Ojochal

Independent auto mechanic serving Ojochal, Uvita, and Dominical. Works on general vehicle repairs for residents and expats across the Costa Ballena corridor.

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Construction

La Costa Construction

Uvita

A Costa Rican-owned family construction company led by Johnny Moya, with over 15 years building in the southern Pacific. Projects range from 1,200 to over 15,000 square feet and include luxury homes, hotels, retreat centers, and commercial buildings in the Uvita area. It operates as Constructora La Costa S.R.L.

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Gardening & Landscaping

Landscaping La Costa

Ojochal

A full-service landscaping and property enhancement business operated by Olger, covering Uvita, Ojochal, Dominical, and Quepos. Services include garden design and maintenance, pool installation and resurfacing, terrace and bridge construction, tree pruning, and general property cleaning.

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Massage $$

MAI Uvita

Uvita

A massage, movement, and mindfulness practice run by Mia in Bahia Ballena, Uvita, trained in Esalen massage and group fitness. It also offers yoga and mindfulness sessions, is studio-based, and requires 24-hour advance booking. Couples massage is not offered.

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Massage $$

Massage Therapy By Ilia

Ojochal

Massage therapy practice run by Ilia Corella from a treatment space along a creek in central Ojochal, also available for mobile sessions and wellness retreats. Corella is a Certified Massage Therapist and Certified Modern Cupping Therapist trained at Cortiva Institute in Florida, offering deep tissue, trigger point, cupping and Swedish massage.

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Hardware Store $$

Materiales La Costa

Ojochal

Hardware and building materials store located 200 meters north of Hotel Villas Gaia in Ojochal, opened in 2015 as the sixth branch of Grupo Materiales. Sells construction supplies, hardware, and home goods to local builders and residents.

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Photography & Video $$$

Mauricio Urena Photography

Uvita

A San Jose-based wedding and portrait photographer who has covered Dominical and Uvita destination weddings since 2012. He has been named a top wedding photographer by Junebug Weddings and selected twice by the Wedding Photojournalist Association as a top Latin American photographer. Coverage includes elopements, proposals, and engagements.

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Electrician

Minor Montoya Electrician

Ojochal

An independent licensed electrician based in Ojochal with 20 years of experience, English-speaking, and consistently recommended in local expat forums and the Ojochal community resource. His LinkedIn profile confirms 20 years in the trade.

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Shuttle & Airport Transfer $$

Monkey Ride CR

Dominical

Shuttle and private transfer service based at the Dominical Information Center on the main street, serving routes from San Jose airport to Dominical, Uvita, and the southern zone with door-to-door pickup. The same office also rents SUVs and books ATV tours.

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Dentist

Mora and Valdez Dentistry

Uvita

An advanced dental clinic at The Dome Commercial Center in Uvita, founded by Dr. Priscila Mora and joined by Dr. Ricardo Valdez in 2014. The clinic uses Planmeca, Straumann, 3Shape, and Ivoclar equipment and offers general dentistry alongside implants, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, smile design, prosthodontics, Invisalign, and cosmetic care. International patients are a significant part of the practice.

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Dentist $$

MS Dental CR

Ojochal

MS Dental CR is a dental clinic in Plaza Ventanas run by Dra. Mariela Solís Rojas, a prosthodontist who previously practiced in Perez Zeledon before relocating to the area. The clinic offers general dentistry, prosthodontics, esthetic dentistry, and teeth whitening, and marked its fifth anniversary in the practice.

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Car Rental $$

National Car Rental Uvita

Uvita

National Car Rental's Uvita location sits next to the Centro Llantero on the Costanera, open daily 8 am to 5 pm. Part of the global National network, it offers online reservations and a full range of vehicle categories including 4x4 SUVs.

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Laundry $

Ojochal Laundry

Ojochal

Wash-and-fold laundry service in Ojochal, located next to Ferreteria Grupo Materiales near Restaurante Alquimia, open daily from 7am to 5pm. Charges by the kilo for wash and dry, with separate pricing for ironing and folding.

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Immigration Attorney $$

Ojochal Servicios Legales

Ojochal

Ojochal Servicios Legales is a law office founded by attorney and notary Laura Arias López, offering residency and naturalization processing, real estate law, corporate law, intellectual property, and probate services. Arias has been a member of the Costa Rican Bar Association since 2011 and previously worked 15 years at the National Registry.

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Real Estate Attorney & Notario $$

Ojochal Servicios Legales (Real Estate)

Ojochal

The same Ojochal Servicios Legales practice, led by attorney and notary Laura Arias López, also handles real estate transactions, verifying that property purchases follow current Costa Rican regulations at every step. The firm serves the expat community that has settled in Ojochal.

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Optician $$

Ópticas del Sol Uvita

Uvita

Ópticas del Sol is the first optical shop in Uvita, offering eye exams, contact lens prescriptions, and ophthalmology consultations along with prescription and sunglasses. The clinic operates Monday through Saturday and lists Dr. Flora Hernandez among its ophthalmologists.

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Salon & Barber $$

Orla's Beauty Salon

Uvita

Beauty salon in Uvita offering hair, nails, eyelash extensions, eyebrow waxing and micropigmentation, run by Orla with a small team of stylists and technicians. The salon books through Fresha and holds a 4.9 rating across 58 reviews as of mid-2026.

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Property Management

Osa Property Management

Uvita

A full-service property management company with an office at Plaza Perla del Pacifico in Uvita, founded by Nick Halverson with over 19 years of Costa Rica real estate development experience. It covers Dominical, Uvita, Ojochal, San Buenas, and Chontales with full-time insured staff, handling rental marketing, maintenance, accounting, concierge, and development oversight.

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Shuttle & Airport Transfer $$

Osa Transport

Uvita

Airport and inter-regional shuttle based in Uvita serving the Costa Ballena and Osa Peninsula. Offers air-conditioned private transfers with bilingual drivers and bottled water, with connections as far as Panama. Also arranges whale watching and Cano Island snorkeling pickups.

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Real Estate Agent

Osa Tropical Properties

Ojochal

An independent real estate brokerage specializing in homes, land, and income properties across Uvita, Dominical, Ojochal, and the southern zone. Founded by Kevin Champagne, the nine-agent team includes specialists with local residency and deep community ties, and publishes region-specific buyer guides.

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Real Estate Attorney & Notario

Pacific Coast Law

Dominical

A bilingual law firm one kilometer south of Dominical, founded by Licda. Rosario Araya, who has long been on the US Embassy's published list of approved attorneys and notaries. The seven-attorney firm covers real estate transactions, due diligence, estate planning, corporate law, environmental law, and condominium matters across the southern Pacific.

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Photography & Video $$$

Papaya Wedding

Manuel Antonio

Costa Rica wedding photography and videography company established in 2016, with over 250 elopements documented across the country. Photographer Maciej covers Manuel Antonio as one of his primary destinations, offering both photography and cinematic video packages. The team handles legal, symbolic, and shamanic ceremony arrangements in addition to media coverage.

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Doctor & Clinic $$

Paradise Medical Playa Dominical

Dominical

Paradise Medical operates a full-service clinic at Plaza Solo Bueno in Playa Dominical, offering general medical consultations, emergency care, sutures and minor surgery, lab results, and air and ground medical transportation. The clinic is a branch of the well-established Paradise Medical Services network that also runs clinics in Nosara and Papagayo.

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Wedding Planner $$$

Prestige Destination Weddings

Uvita

A destination wedding and event planning company founded in 2009 by Ana Montesino, who holds a master's degree in tourism. It covers the southern Pacific coast including Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal, offering full planning, consultation-only packages, LGBT weddings, elopements, and proposals.

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Private Chef & Catering $$$

Private Chef Costa Rica

Uvita

Chef Hugo Arias has run this company since 2012, drawing on 18-plus years of hospitality experience including Marriott and JW Marriott properties. It serves clients throughout Costa Rica including Uvita and Dominical, with gluten-free, vegan, keto, and kosher menus, and provides bartenders and service staff on request.

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Real Estate Agent

RE/MAX We Sell Paradise

Ojochal

A RE/MAX franchise 50 meters north of the Ojochal entrance on the Costanera, run by co-owners Heather Mann and Ben Bodzak. The brokerage lists hundreds of houses, farms, land parcels, and commercial properties across the southern zone including Dominical, Uvita, Ojochal, and Perez Zeledon.

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Accountant

Rich Coast Accounting

Uvita

An accounting firm founded in 2012 by Robert L. Pioso, a CPA licensed in Illinois with 25 years of experience who moved to Costa Rica in 2009. The firm handles both US and Costa Rican tax compliance and planning, one of the few practices in the region equipped to file in both jurisdictions. Services include business accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning, company registration, and cost segregation studies.

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Insurance $$

Rudi Arce Internacional (Corredor de Seguros)

Uvita

Rudi Arce Moya is an authorized insurance broker and international insurance advisor serving Bahia Ballena, Uvita, and Dominical, with over 30 years of experience in the market. He offers tailor-made risk solutions including international life insurance and medical expense coverage.

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Photography & Video $$$

Sarah Murray Photography

Manuel Antonio

Fine art photographer based in Portasol on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast, with roots in Massachusetts. She keeps two portfolios clients can follow: elopements and weddings, and Costa Rican wildlife and adventure work under her Sarah Lutke Wild project. Shooting since 2003, sessions run in English with coverage across Costa Rica.

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Insurance

Seguros Illiana Granados

Uvita

A licensed insurance brokerage with offices in Perez Zeledon, Quepos, Uvita, Parrita, and Jaco, operating for over 15 years with more than 2,000 clients across southern Costa Rica. SUGESE-licensed, it brokers policies from multiple carriers covering auto, fire, health, life, travel, liability, workers compensation, cyber, and small-business insurance.

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Electrician

Southern Zone Repairs

Dominical

A Dominical-based repair company covering HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work throughout the Costa Ballena. It is listed on the Costa Ballena Times directory and maintains a Facebook business page.

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Gym & Fitness

The Box

Uvita

A fitness center in Uvita with strength, functional training, and CrossFit equipment in a jungle setting. It maintains an active social media presence and is consistently recommended in expat community groups.

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Plumber

The Handy Mae

Uvita

A mobile handyman service based in Uvita, operated by Gustavo, a bilingual Tico with a background in plumbing, electrical, welding, carpentry, and auto mechanics. It covers Uvita, Dominical, Ojochal, and surrounding areas, with free quotes by phone or email.

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Private Chef & Catering $$$

The Private Chefs CR

Manuel Antonio

Multi-chef service covering Manuel Antonio among other Costa Rica regions, offering private villa dinners, breakfast and lunch packages, wedding catering, yoga retreat meal programs, cooking classes, and kosher catering. The team includes chefs Juan Paulo, Alex, Manrique, Royner, and Diego with specialties spanning Costa Rican, Italian, French, sushi, and Asian cuisines.

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Salon & Barber $$

Turquesa Hair Lounge & Spa

Dominical

Woman-owned hair salon and wellness spa in Dominicalito, just outside Dominical, offering cuts and color, Japanese head spa treatments, massage and reflexology. The salon is recommended locally for color work, including balayage and highlights.

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Concierge $$

Uvita 360

Uvita

An activity and concierge hub 100 meters south of Dolphin Tours on the Uvita main road. It books and operates whale watching, Cano Island snorkeling, mangrove kayaking, surf lessons and board rentals, and in-home massage. Staff are long-tenured local guides with over 15 years of ocean experience.

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Auto Mechanic

Uvita Body Shop

Uvita

An auto body and paint shop in Uvita run by owner Fabricio Rios Ortiz, with nine years of trade experience. It specializes in collision repair, full resprays, dent repair, and accessory installation, using professional-grade materials in a dust-controlled paint booth, with a written warranty on every job.

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Immigration Attorney

Uvita Law Firm

Uvita

A full-service bilingual law firm at The Dome Commercial Center in Uvita, operating since 2010 with a team of nine attorneys. Practice areas include residency and immigration, real estate transactions, corporate law, labor law, intellectual property, and notary services. The firm has guided hundreds of expats through residency applications and property closings.

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Real Estate Agent $$$

Uvita Luxury Real Estate

Uvita

Real estate brokerage covering Uvita, Dominical, Ojochal, Tres Rios and Platanillo, operated by broker Joshua Kanter and his wife Seidy, who also run Dominical Property. Kanter is a naturalized Costa Rican citizen who has lived in the Dominical area since 2005 and is a SUGEF-registered realtor and member of the Costa Rica Real Estate Board (CCCBR) and NAR.

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Private Chef & Catering $$

Uvita Private Chef and Catering

Uvita

A local catering operation led by chefs Royner Abarca and Donald Segura, handling events from small family meals to receptions of 500 guests. It specializes in Costa Rican and international menus with vegetarian and gluten-free options, and can supply glassware, dinnerware, and linens for full event setups.

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Doctor & Clinic

Uvita Urgent Care

Uvita

An urgent care clinic at Vita Plaza in Uvita, part of the Medi Red Costa Rica network, with an on-site laboratory and pharmacy. It is staffed by an emergency specialist and a broader medical team, and services include urgent care, ground and air ambulance coordination, home visits, and laboratory work. Open most days until 10 pm.

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Property Management $$

Uvita.One Property Management

Uvita

Locally owned property management company serving Uvita, Dominical, Ojochal and Tres Rios, run by Erick Carrillo Ramos. Services include cleaning, gardening, pool maintenance, house sitting, and guest and rental management, reachable 24/7 by WhatsApp.

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Immigration Attorney

V & M Legal Associates

Uvita

A Uvita-based bilingual law firm staffed by attorney and notary Vilma Acuna Arias and attorney Dagoberto Mora, 800 meters south of Banco Nacional. Services include residency, real estate transactions, corporation formation, wills and estate planning, tax services, vehicle transfers, and wedding services, plus home construction consulting.

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Doctor & Clinic

Vargas Medical Center

Uvita

A multi-specialty private medical clinic on the second floor of Plaza Alfaro in Uvita, founded by Nikole Solano. Services include general medicine, gynecology with prenatal ultrasounds, pediatrics, orthopedics, sports injury treatment, and aesthetic medicine, geared toward the international residential community.

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Private Driver $$

William Elizondo Private Taxi

Uvita

A licensed bilingual private taxi driver based in Uvita with a 4x4 suitable for groups of six or more. Handles airport transfers, inter-city runs, and local errands throughout the Costa Ballena. WhatsApp booking available.

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Property Management $$

YouGetHere Property Management

Dominical

Vacation rental and property management company covering the Dominical and Uvita area with more than a decade of operation. Manages villa bookings, check-in and check-out, housekeeping, pool and landscaping oversight, home repairs, and utility and tax payments, with staff communicating in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

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