Dear Readers,

It has been mine for the last 11 years. No longer is it a lifetime´s dream: the beaches and the lush vegetation, the warm climate, cool nights, good food, kind people, a great community and far from the traffic of the big city. It´s become a reality: a more relaxed lifestyle. Yet still, my life in the South Pacific has turned out to be very active. Apart from yoga and traveling the country, interviewing people and photo shooting have become my preferred endeavors. Follow the trails of the Ballena Tales editorial team!
Birds love our destination, as well, Rio Dante is the author of the cover photo. Check out the Trincheras contribution Inmate to Writer, Positive Reinforcement Training at Villa Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, have a look why Perry Gladstone is super stoked , Over the Rainbow Bridge – Goodbye to Shawnell Parker, and REMAX´ motorcycle for Miracles.

For this Holyday, we recommend a delicious and light recipe. Eating out is very attractive here. We visited four restaurants, and let me tell you they are all very appealing: The Italian Restaurant Gusto at the heights of Playa Hermosa, the Chinese Restaurant House of Ginger in Uvita and the French Pancito Bakery in Ojochal. For desserts, there is definitely Gelato in Uvita. Look out for the opening of the Beehive Mediterranean restaurant.
Now that the sun has returned after a long absence, we are glad to welcome our visitors. Enjoy the events, outdoor activities, concerts or just the amazing beauty of our ocean, mountains, and waterfalls. Revel in Costa Rica’s South Pacific summer!
If the superlative of your perception of paradise is to watch the Whales Tail from the terrace while sipping your favorite drink, just ask your real estate specialist.
There still must be some of those exceptional properties!■

Dagmar Reinhard, Editor
Ballena Tales Magazine and Travel Guide