Ballena Tales Magazine and Travel Guide, South Pacific Costa Rica Issue #55
Costa Ballena General Services, Osa, South Pacific Costa Rica
Ballena Tales is always there to help. Whether it's finding transportation or a good spa in the area, we know how to reach them or where to find them! Learn more about the services Costa Ballena has to offer by browsing through our Services Section.
If you happen to be looking for Important Phone Numbers, we have that too!
If you happen to be looking for bus schedules, we have that too!
What to do, Where to Eat and Where to stay…
- Activities and Tours
- Whale Watching Tour
- Natural Attractions
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Restaurants
- Hotels and Accommodations
Check out…
Print: Important Telephone Numbers for Costa Ballena
Dare to Discover and Enjoy!
Check out our Current Issue >
Need help planning your next Costa Rica vacation? We look forward to assisting you!
Email: carlos@ballenatales.com
Phone: +(506) 8946 7134
Important Telephone Numbers for Costa Ballena
Police
911/117
Cortes 2788-8030
Dominical 2787-0406
Dominical Check Point 2787-0406
Jaco 2643-1631
Matapalo 2787-5312
Ojochal 2786-5661
Palmar Sur 2786-6320
Platanillo 2772-3582
Puerto Jimenez 2735-5114
Quepos 2777-0196
San Isidro 2771-3447
Southern Zone 2787-0369/8811-9043
Uvita 2743-8385
Tourist 2267-8014
Bus Schedules
Important Telephone Numbers for Costa Ballena
Transit police
Jaco 2643-1654
National 2222-9245
Palmar 2786-7824
Quepos 2777-0329
San Isidro 2771-3313
INS accidentes
800 800 8000
INS asistencia carretera
800 800 8001
Municipalidad de Osa
+506 2782 0000
Emergency phone numbers
Fire
118
Golfito 2775-0260
Palmar Norte 2786-6283
Quepos 2777-0308
San Isidro 2771-0333
Alcohólicos anónimos
Alcohólicos anónimos español 8685 9395 / 8824 1840
Alcoholics anonymous English 8634 6495
Airports Phone Numbers
See Service Page Section "Transportation and Car rental".
Ballena medical services See Service Page Section "Medical Care"
Bus services: See Service Page Section "Transportation and Car rental"
Emergency phone numbers
24hr Clinic (S.I.) 2772-7070/2772-6060
ASANA 2787-0254
Accident Reports 800-TRANSIT
Vets: See Service Page Section "Pet Care"
Dentists: See Service Page Section "Medical Care"
Help For People Robbed 2289-1486
ICE Cortés 2788 8166
ICE Información 1113
ICE International Operator 1116
ICE Averías/problems with Phone Line 1193
ICE Dominical 2787 0123
ICE Uvita 2002 5661
ICE Electricity 24 hours 2771 5126
ICE Phone 1119
Dominical Lifeguards: 2787 0310
Taxi: See Service Page Section "Transportation and Car rental"
Embassies Phone numbers

Sun Damage or Photoaging
Sun Damage or Photoaging AUTHOR: Dra. Mónica Alfaro 03.01.2023 Your skin is constantly exposed to a variety of components in the environment that can damage the skin or cause photoaging. 70% of the aging […]

The Costa Ballena Lifeguards safe Lives every Day
The Costa Ballena Lifeguards save Lives every Day AUTHOR: Brad Dean 03.01.2023 Guardavidas de Costa Ballena Lifeguards is a Costa Rican non-profit association comprised of volunteers. Created as the first public-private partnership in Costa Rica, […]

Pain and Pleasure of Living in Osa
Alexandra Luty talks about Pain & Pleasure of Living in Osa. She tells you about advantages and disadvantages of living in the South Pacific.

Transatlantic Voyage
The ship VEGA was on a transatlantic voyage. SAILCARGO purchased her while finishing the wooden cargo vessel CEIBA in Costa Rica. The company is amassing a fleet of cargo vessels to transport products such as coffee and cacao under sail and is on a mission to prove the value of clean shipping.

Pancito Café now at Plaza Ventanas
Pancito Café urged for more space to prepare their sweet and savory delicatessen, so they opened their new facilities at Plaza Ventanas. Come by!

What to Experience When You Visit Uvita!
A site not only recommended for its beautiful views is the Mirador de Don Roger. Incredible view and food! Don Roberto and his family await you!

Lamb Ribs in Mango Curry – Mayron Q Peraza
Chef Mayron of nFusion@Villas Alturas Restaurant shares a delicious recipe for the upcoming New Year’s Eve parties: Lamb Ribs in Mango Curry.

Who Is up for Spring?
After this year’s long and heavy rains, which again had a heavy toll on the Southern zone, we welcome the Costarrican spring and summer!

Leilani McGonagle, Expression of Female Capacity
Leilani McGonagle elected First-ever Athlete Commission of the International Surfing Association (ISA). Get to know this Costa Rican surfer!

Festival de la Luz – Dominical
Dominical’s first “Festival de la Luz” took place on December 10, 2022; if the vibe and community turnout are any indicator, it was a hit.

The Festival of Hearts and Light
Festival of Hearts and Light: You could hear the festival de la luz even before seeing it. The spectators did not shy away from the persistent rain.

Cultural Heritage
The cultural heritage of a nation or region is not solely composed of monuments and museum collections, but also of living intangible expressions. Learn about the Borrucas dance of the Diablitos.
What to do, Where to eat, and Where to stay…
- Activities and Tours
- Whale Watching Tour
- Natural Attractions
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Restaurants
- Hotels and Accommodations
South Pacific Costa Rica Beaches,
Looking for business directories, maps, or other printouts? We’ve got that too!
Dare to Discover and Enjoy!
Check out…
Need help planning your next trip? Let us help you with your Costa Rica vacation!
Email: carlos@ballenatales.com
Phone: +(506) 8946 7134