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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The Catch & Relax Yacht

Navigating around the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park is spectacular. Enjoy the rich coastline in search of dolphins or whales, or sneak a stunning sunset from Tulemar Bay is magic.

Does your pet have fleas?

Fleas are dark reddish-brown insects and once on your pet, they begin to feed immediately by ingesting your pet’s blood, usually within 3 minutes!

THE BONE BREAKERS

Por Jack Ewing tells us about the beauty of the caracaras, a bird that is also known as “the bone breaker”. Wether or not that is true, let’s find out!

The silent ones have arrived

Rutas Eléctricas have brought electric cars to Costa Rica. Our author Dagmar Reinhard was there and is thrilled!

Monitor your Health at UvitaLab!

UvitaLab is located in the new “VITA PLAZA” Medical Center. The atmosphere is friendly and the laboratory has state-of-the-art technology.

Hacienda Barú – Nature²

Visit Hacienda Barú and connect with your natural side. Zip through the canopy, explore our trails with local guides or hike the self-guided trails.

FOSSIEL- Petrified Furniture in Costa Rica

After Jamie O`Brian was already very successful with his fossil furniture pieces in Boston, he has now recently opened his new store “FOSSIEL” in Costa Rica.

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, […]

Revista Ballena tales articles and posts

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!

Mirador Don Roger - An Experience Worth Having

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 - by Mayron Q Peraza

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!

Dominical Festival de la Luz - Fire Breather

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.