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.
To stay updated, follow us on Instagram and Facebook. And join our page to learn about upcoming events.
8th Spheres Festival in Osa
Last March, another great Spheres Festival took place at the central square in Palmar Sur. Hundreds of visitors stood still and admired the Danza Joven dancers from the UNA University, listened to…
Issue 30: May 15 – July 14, 2013
5th Anniversary of Ballena Tales Magazine! In 2006, the Minister of Tourism, Carlos Benavides, gave the name of “Costa Ballena” to “the coastal strip going from the Barú River in Dominical through Uvita, Ojochal, and […]
Issue 29: 15 March – 14 May
Costa Ballena, in the South Pacific of Costa Rica is celebrating the summer time. The year started with great music and art events, attracting thousands of local and international tourists to our beautiful area. Costa […]
Rainy season is upon us…
The green season (read: rainy season) is upon us. To a bunch of us living down here in our little slice of paradise, this is our favorite time of the year. Everything is so green […]
New license plates in Costa Rica?
There are many rumors concerning the new law about the mandatory replacement of license plates in all vehicles. Hardly, anything published in English on the Internet, is even close to accurate. Of course, the first […]
The Jubú or Don Edixon’s Chicha
Edixon Mora Lazaro is a “Little Devil’s Dance” veteran in Curré, a village at the Terraba River between Palmar and Buenos Aires. He is no longer involved in the parades that take place at the […]
Featured Hotel
Continue readingRip Current….A Silent Killer – 100% Preventable Death
The following was written by Ros Thackurdeen and the aim of sharing their story is to help saves lives. Please be aware of the dangers in the water. Our Son, Ravi Thackurdeen, the love of […]
Sunrise Beach Yoga in Costa Rica
Nearly every day, Bodhi Surf owner and yoga instructor, Pilar Salazar, gets up before sunrise to do her personal yoga practice. We decided to get up with her one morning to capture this daily routine […]
8th Annual Spheres Festival in Osa
Below are the program leaflets for the 8th Annual Spheres Festival 2013 held in Osa, Costa Rica. A continuación se presentan los folletos del programa para el 8º Festival Anual de 2013 Esferas celebrada en […]
Issue 29: 15 March 2013 – 14 May 2013
Costa Ballena, in the South Pacific of Costa Rica, is celebrating the summertime. The year started with great music and art events, attracting thousands of local and international tourists to our beautiful area. Costa Ballena […]
Issue 28: 15 January 2013 – 14 March 2013
Dear Readers, Last year, Ballena Tales Magazine achieved some significant goals. The magazine has now its own website www.ballenatales.com, a very easy page to navigate. All the information is there for you, like a one-stop-shop […]
Consumer Tips: Why does my phone not work in Costa Rica?
Why does my brand new cell phone bought in Europe or North America not work in Costa Rica? This is a question many foreign friends have made. What may happen is that the phone you […]
Car Tips: Brake System
One of the most important elements in a car is its brake system. It is therefore, of vital importance to review periodically, and provide preventive maintenance to avoid any mishaps, or even worse, unwanted accidents. […]
Claudia Langguth – A well-traveled woman who fell in love with the Sierpe River
Claudia Langguth was born in Germany. When she was twenty, she moved to Paris, France to study Fashion Design. For several years, she worked as a fashion designer and was successful with her own production, […]
PASE Project: Sustainable Consumption of Shrimps
In this first series of articles, you will learn about the origin of shrimp, which will allow you to choose the most environmentally friendly shrimping technique. Shrimp can come either from the wild or from […]
Bryan Cespedes – Muralist of large areas
He was born in Cortes and raised in Palmar in the Osa Canton. At school, he used to do pencil drawings, focusing on the feet of the girl sitting next to him. Years went by, […]
Philippe Chapuy
Philippe Chapuy, a five year resident in Costa Rica, is an expert percussionist who started playing drums at the age of 14. For a while he had left the music scene and it was thanks […]
Kristjan Pärn
Kristjan Pärn, from Estonia, has been playing music for over 15 years. He started out playing the accordion; he then learned the guitar and composes. From 1997 until 2012, he was part of an alternative […]
Indrek Tammoja
Indrek Tammoja, a self taught guitarist and composer arrived in the area a few months ago and says he’s pleased to find such a diverse musical community and interesting personalities. Of particular interest for Indrek […]
The Bonecarrier Caracara (Caracara cheriway)
This beautiful bird of prey can weigh one kilogram and reach 120 cm wingspan. They like to glide over open areas such as fields and a street, looking for dead animals, as their diet mainly […]
Youth Center Forjando Alas in Uvita
You might remember Courtney Fletcher. In 2011, she founded the Children´s Center Forjando Alas, in Uvita. After a few months of successful work with the kids helping them with homework, English, computer, and other life […]
The Porcupine
The skin is surrounded by real spines, although, it is possible to find some fine hairs among them. The spines are actually modified hair, evolved as a defense mechanism. The face, belly, and tail tip […]
Work is Love Made Visible
When I got out of school, I felt I had to find a ‘good job’ and work hard to become successful, which at the moment translated into getting a high-paid job, well recognized by others, […]
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.
Come and enjoy! READ MORE:
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: