Ballena Tales Digital Magazine

Costa Ballena, Osa, South Pacific Costa Rica Travel Guide

  Costa Ballena is the place where the forest meets the South Pacific Ocean in the Osa Canton.
It comprises the area from the Barú River, crossing the bridge at
Dominical all the way to the mouth of the Térraba River in Coronado.

The following small towns belong to the area:
DominicalDominicalito – Hermosa Beach – San Josecito – Uvita - Bahía 
La Union – BallenaOjochal – Punta Mala and Coronado.

Visit Uvita Beach at  Marino Ballena National Park the famous Whale’s Tail,
with a length of about 2296 feet and a width of 820 feet,
it is the world’s third-largest sandbank. During the low tide, you can walk to its very end.

Ballena Tales is a Digital Magazine & Travel Guide.
Everything you need to know about Costa Ballena and
Osa in the South Pacific of Costa Rica can be found here.
From tides chart, discovering Local artists under Art & Culture,
to finding Hotels in Osa, check out Tourism & Entertainment, we are here to lend you a hand.
Discover the wonders of Costa Ballena and keep browsing to find all you’ll need to know
about your Costa Rica vacations in the South Pacific Region. 

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Sierpe mangroves

The mangrove forest and its massive maze and the intertwining of trees and roots is considered to be a critical component acting to subdue tidal surge, reduce erosion, provide opportunities for recreation and serve as nurseries for fisheries.

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Back to the Earth

In each magazine edition, writers often relate to a topic relevant to the particular timing of the publication. Unfortunately, we are all writing with heavy hearts about the loss of Dagmar in this issue. Her vibrant personality and dedication to this magazine will surely be missed.

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Path of the Tapir Biological Corridor

Birth of the environmental movement in Costa Ballena.
At the beginning of the last century, tapirs, jaguars, white-lipped peccary, red brocket deer, harpy eagles, giant anteaters, and others wandered freely through the forests in the area that today is known as the Costa Ballena and the Path of the Tapir Biological Corridor.

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Stone Veneer Decorations

Deco Rock is a family business based in Costa Rica. It opened its doors in 2007 with the passion of creating luxurious stone veneer decorations that create unique spaces that give an atmosphere full of elegance.

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Work in the garden pays off… twice! 7

Work in the garden pays off… twice!

Imagine that millions of people – also many in Costa Rica – pay good money to visit a gym or do other physical exercises using expensive gear while in air-conditioned rooms. But it can be so easy and liberating to work (out) in your garden or on your farm and not go somewhere else.

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Flutterby House…Once Again

Well telling our story Flutterby House after years of being one of the favorite places for both locals and tourists after overcoming together as humanity and taking a break from this virus called CO-VID 19.

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Breaking the circle of poverty

The Family Support Center of Ojochal is a not-for-profit corporation in Costa Rica. FSCO provides food and other services to families at risk for hunger, economic marginalization, and poor education. We are currently providing food to 36 families (that’s 129 people)

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Magic Hands Spa

In addition to the improvement in lifestyle that comes from living in an environment surrounded by nature, beaches, and friendly people, you can also enjoy a good massage offered by Magic Hands Spa.

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Mission: Saving Dogs and Cats

hanks to our volunteers, donors, and supporters, through the years, we have been able to help many dogs and cats in our Costa Ballena region with community outreach, spay-neuter clinics, rehabilitation, sheltering, and adoptions into loving homes.

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Why is there no MLS in Costa Rica? 19

Why is there no MLS in Costa Rica?

When searching for their perfect bit of real estate in Costa Rica, many potential buyers need to contact several realtors to get an accurate view of the available properties. Many companies have tried to create an official Costa Rica MLS (Multiple Listing Service).

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The Magic Moon and the Plants

The moon is a mirror that reflects the sunlight which causes variations in the behavior of the plants. Farmers know that lunar phases influence the movement of plant sap, germination and growth.

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