Costa Ballena, Osa, South Pacific Costa Rica Digital Magazine and Travel Guide
Costa Ballena is 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 to the mouth of the Térraba River in Coronado.
The following small towns belong to the area: Dominical – Dominicalito – Hermosa Beach – San Josecito – Uvita - Bahía – Ballena – Ojochal – 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.
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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El Mercado, a Virtual Market supporting rural entrepreneurship
Supporting rural entrepreneurship el Mercado and Pointing Market joined to build a Virtual Market with home delivery.
Ballena Tales Magazine achieves the PYMES (SME) certification
Ballena Tales Magazine achieves the PYMES (SME) certification, it has positioned itself as the richest information platform for the South Pacific of Costa Rica
The call of the whales at Marino Ballena National Park
It is a bright and beautiful morning when we set off to find the namesake of the Costa Ballena. Each of the visitors on the small boat unconsciously holds their breath to be able to follow any call of the whales
OSA, LIVING WITH THE ESSENCE OF NATURE
Living with the essence of nature. If you long to be one of the lucky ones who call Osa their home, I invite you to contact my office with any questions you have about how to make this irresistible idea a possibility for you, too.
Magazine and Travel Guide #73, South Pacific Costa Rica
Dear Reader, These times of reflection, regeneration, and innovation have required us to rationalize, economize, and invent alternatives. The creation of new paths is a priority need. Just four months ago, one of the most […]
THE COMMON POTOO King of Camouflage
The Common Potoo or staking bird (Nyctibius griseus) protected by its excellent camouflage spends the day resting at low altitude, sometimes even on fence posts
THE PATH OF THE TAPIR
Living in the Path of the Tapir is not only fascinating, but it is also a special privilege that I hope we all appreciate and work to perpetuate.
NEOTROPICAL BIRD SNAKES IMPRESSIVE EGG THIEVES
You can find the neotropical bird snakes or bird-eating snakes in the Costa Ballena. They are non-venomous snakes that are active during the day
The Art of Dinosaurs
Therapod and ceratopsid dinosaurs have been found! a mere 15 kilometers south of Uvita, in Ojochal! So far, we can see a Tyrannosaurus rex and the head of one of its prey species, a Triceratops
REPAIRING A DECK Do it yourself
I want to tell you that repairing a wooden deck that has been exposed to the elements is easier than it seems if we take the correct route when carrying out the project
THE MISTY MOUNTAINS
The mystic mountains, only 20 km away from the bustling shopping oasis of San Isidro, nestled in the Talamanca mountain range, lays the Cloudbridge Reserve. It extends up to 2600m along the foot of the Chirripo, the highest mountain in Costa Rica.
Dr. Ana a little dynamo of a doctor in a veterinary center
This dynamo of a doctor never stops learning and spends some of her non-working hours studying online veterinary and aviculture classes.
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Travel Guide and Magazine #72, South Pacific Costa Rica
Reading this your favorite magazine and travel guide, which offers you the most exciting and varied content you have ever come across in a South Pacific business-sponsored media, we know you will find yourself very relaxed and lively. You will feel transported to paradise that those of us who live here appreciate and protect.
The green-black poison frog, beautiful jewel of Costa Rica
The green-black poison frog, a beautiful jewel of Costa Rica tropical forest. Please protect them so that future generations can also appreciate them!
CATCH BIG YELLOW-FIN AND BIG-EYE TUNA DRAKE BAY
As more people fish for Tuna, the fish get smarter and more selective. However, because we are in such a remote location in Drake Bay, the fishing pressure here is virtually non-existent.
Stay healthy, stay hydrated!
Stay healthy, stay hydrated! By Beth Sylver Ginger Tea: This simple tea is delicious and refreshing Recipe: Put a large pot of water on the stove. Peel and thinly slice a 1 1⁄2 to a […]
Jungle sidewalks, a natural approach to landscaping
I appreciate the natural approach to infrastructure and landscaping, but when you are trying to sell or rent your home, the first impression is very important.
FUNDRAISING: DAWG’S LIFE LINE
Fundraising is the lifeline of any dog and cat rescue operation, especially in Costa Rica, where there is no government funding. Fundraising allows DAWG (Domestic Animal Welfare Group) to do what they do – to […]
FIVE MAES BURGER
Five Maes emphasis is on locally sourced ingredients from dairy, to vegetables, to meat, the burgers are made in house with 100% ground brisket
Travel Guide and Magazine #71, South Pacific Costa Rica
Travel Guide and Magazine #71, South Pacific Costa Rica Dear Reader, !Thank you for joining us with each issue, learning new details about our South Pacific, sharing content with your friends, and giving us your […]
TAI CHI the supreme art
Tai Chi is a martial art, and it is acknowledged as ‘The Supreme Art’ because, in spite of its seeming simplicity, it is an encompassing set of skills.
The Poisonous Granular Frog
The spectacular family of poisonous frogs (Dendrobatidae) surprises with its beautiful and colorful and lethal frogs. In Costa Rica, we have eight species of poisonous frogs. Those of the genus “Silverstoneia” and “Allobates” are not […]
Environmentally friendly Agriculture for a Sustainable World
With cutting-edge technologies, more awareness, and knowledge, a sustainable and healthy world no longer seems a utopia. However, although the economic and political force continues to stalk and prescribe mass crops, accompanied by the harmful […]
DISCOVER THE SOUTH PACIFIC
Costa Ballena includes the three towns Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal.
They have much to offer, from yoga retreats, surfing competitions, and culinary events to a nature walk in the jungle. The tropical climate of the South Pacific of Costa Rica and the happiness of its people make the great atmosphere in bars and restaurants to enjoy a good meal, a cold beer, and generally a pleasant evening.
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The South Pacific paradise of Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places in the country. 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! By browsing through our Services Section, you can learn more about the services Costa Ballena offers. READ MORE:
Costa Ballena offers you the best surfing conditions: Sunshine almost every day, big waves, and a laid-back atmosphere and lifestyle. Dominical has specially developed into a real surfers' paradise.
The tides chart is one of the favorite pages of our visitors. It is essential to know the ideal time to visit the whale tail at the Marino Ballena National Park, and also useful for lovers of sports fishing and surfing. READ MORE: