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The Evolution of the Vacation Rentals Market
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ITELLUM THE FASTEST INTERNET ON THE PACIFIC COAST
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THE BORUCA GALLERY GIFTSHOP
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PRICE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP COMES TO UVITA
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A SUCCESS STORY!
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Costa Rica Lifestyle + Invest With Ease
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GRAND BARÚ RIVER
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Academia de Fútbol Uvita (AFU)
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Marine Conservation and Education Center
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Comprehensive Magazine #81, South Pacific Costa Rica, Cultural Heritage
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DOMINICAL
UVITA
OJOCHAL
SIERPE
GOLFO DULCE
TIDE CHARTS
Costa Ballena offers you the best surfing conditions: Sunshine almost every day, big waves, and a laid-back atmosphere and lifestyle. Especially Dominical has developed into a real surfers' paradise.
The tides chart is one of the favorite pages of our visitors. It is important 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:
TRANSPORTATION
The South Pacific paradise of Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places in the country and can be reached by transportation companies that offer their services.
If traveling to the Peninsula of Osa, Golfito, Dominical, Uvita, Palmar, or Sierpe, on this page you will find relevant information about Transportation, Car Rental & Repair in the South Pacific, bus schedules included. READ MORE:
EVENTS
Costa Ballena includes the three towns Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal.
They have much to offer from yoga retreats, surfing competitions, culinary events to nature walks 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 cheerful evening.
Come and enjoy! READ MORE: