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Ballena Tales Magazine and Costa Rica Travel Guide operates from Uvita in Costa Ballena and sees itself as a connector between Costa Ballena, OSA, the South Pacific zone, the rest of Costa Rica, and the world.
We are a multi-lingual and multi-professional team. We are proud of the stable and lasting relationship between Ballena Tales and our partners. Ballena Tales collaborates with national and international humanitarian and environmental groups.
Ballena Tales Magazine and Costa Rica Travel Guide - Overview
BALLENA TALES MAGAZINE since the 2008 year in Uvita (Costa Ballena, Costa Rica). Editor Dagmar Reinhard is a German lady, very much in love with this area of Costa Rica. She´d lived in other South American countries and is fluent in English, Spanish, and French; she built excellent relationships of trust and respect with all communities along the coast.
Costa Rican and foreign alike. Ballena Tales is a travel guide and magazine covering Costa Ballena in the Canton of Osa in the South Pacific region of Costa Rica. It is a fully bi-lingual, bimonthly, and full-color, glossy digital magazine. The magazine introduces the reader to the local community life with interviews of pioneers, writers, and artists.
You will find helpful information such as tide charts, what to do, events, restaurants, and hotel listings. Ballena Tales is very proud of its team of assiduous writers, appealing art design, and satisfied advertisers. Ballena Tales has a 5 Star Rating and 70% repeat customers. Ballena Tales is a free collaborator with the local Chambers of Commerce and Tourism, the International Costa Ballena Women´s Network, Escuela Verde, and public schools, environmental organizations, and other entities. Ballena Tales represents its customers in the South Pacific region. Read our current issue>>>
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The Fishermen
The Fishermen Author: Karolina Magdalena Living in Dominicalito on the beach with fishermen has been so much different from living in Dominical or Uvita. Not speaking Spanish was no longer an option–my Tico neighbors insisted, […]

Le French Cafe
The French Cafe offers a great variety of classic French cuisine, like a croque monsieur or different tartes that can be eaten while having a glass of French wine in hand.

The Teslito Initiative
The Teslito Initiative Author: The GoFundMe Initiative Pepe Lopez is a young man who cares deeply about his community. It is immediately apparent that his heart beats for Dominicalito’s children and that he dedicates his […]

A fishing experience in Osa, THE BATTLE BETWEEN MAN AND TUNA!
Those who choose fishing as an antidote to heart attacks, obesity, depression, and even depression will live to be 100 years old.

HeaLynn Essentials
HeaLynn Essentials Author: Pura Bee Amor We, Carlos Guadamuz & Heather Sanden, are grateful to be a part of this Ballena Tales issue and to share our bee love with you! We do this through […]

Costa Ballena lifeguards program
Costa Ballena lifeguards program Author: Brad Dean Costa Rica has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. They are also some of the deadliest. Each year, on average, 50 people drown from the […]

The Power of Intuition
Our intuition hides behind different words. Its language expands to many other forms present in our daily lives,

Traveling With Kids in Costa Rica
Traveling with Kids in Costa Rica Author: Cate Gilmour My name is Cate Gilmour. I was born in the Philippines, raised in Dubai, and lived the big city lifestyle in Hong Kong and Singapore before moving […]

How to lose a customer in only 3 months
How to lose a customer in only 3 months Author: J. Guillen. In three months you can lose as many customers as you had generated over the last 1 -2 years. Generally, in our activity, […]

Guardians of the Osa
Guardians Of The Osa Author: Brad Dean We are all defenders, protectors, and temporary keepers of this sacred land we call home, whether we know it or not. And with that tremendous responsibility, it’s important […]

Lost in Paradise
Lost in Paradise Author: Marie Kasseroler There are two things you need to know about Germans. First, they love their rules. If you’re late or go through a red light – God forbid! – you […]

Never Shake Hands With a Sloth
Never Shake Hands With a Sloth Author: Jack Ewing Everybody who visits Hacienda Barú wants to see a sloth, and their first sighting is always an unforgettable experience. Mine was probably more unforgettable than most. […]
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, Marino Ballena National Park
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