Comprehensive Magazine #81, South Pacific Costa Rica, Cultural Heritage
Ballena Tales is an essential guide and digital comprehensive magazine for travelers, residents, and investors covering Costa Ballena in the Canton of Osa in the South Pacific region of Costa Rica. It is a fully bilingual, bi-monthly, and full-color digital magazine.
Roosterfish and Tuna Galore
Roosterfish and Tuna Galore AUTHOR: Captain Willy Atencio Hello from beautiful Drake Bay, Costa Rica. It’s a shame we have fewer tourists this time of year versus in the dry season. While I understand […]
One picture shows more than 1000 words
One Picture Shows more than 1000 Words AUTHOR: Denisse Cattano Have you ever wondered why social networks like Instagram and TikTok have millions of users and keep growing every day? And what can you do […]
Pulseandola bonito – Working with Love
Pulseandola bonito – Working with Love AUTHOR: Dagmar Reinhard Caro and Gabi arrived 13 years ago from the Central Valley (Cartago) where, after their academic studies, they managed their greengrocery store. Looking for a new […]
Ode to the woman that colored our sky
Ode to the woman that colored our sky In 2014 the non-governmental organization ASOMACAO, started a reintroduction program for scarlet macaws (Ara macao) at the private property of Gaia Hotel and Land reserve in Manuel […]
Private Transport
Passion for Excellence – Private Transport AUTHOR: Dagmar Reinhard Gilberth Eliécer Villegas Ureña is a native of Coto Brus, the canton in the mountains at the southern tip of Costa Rica. At 18, he was […]
At the age of 66, that’s when life begins!
Life: The band took a short break. Now the strings of the Casal quartet sound again and put all their skills to the test. Guests of the Hotel Cristal Ballena listen to the sounds of the musicians against the impressive backdrop; ocean and mountains surround the phenomenal atmosphere of the hotel.
Which Of Costa Rica’s Animal Totems Best Represents You?
Which Of Costa Rica’s Animal Totems Best Represents You? Author: Alexandra Luty Costa Rica is world-famous for its distinct wildlife, each with its own temperament and preferred way of life. Which of these Costa Rica […]
Luxury Home Tax Reform Project
Luxury Home Tax Reform Project Author: Mauro Esquivel A. The Ministry of Finance expects a prompt legislative discussion of the bill that reforms the solidarity tax to strengthen housing programs (ISO), popularly known as the […]
Botox
Botox Author: Dra. Mónica Alfaro Boulinum toxin type A (Botox Ò, Nabota) is a relaxing protein or a substance produced by Clostridium botulinum that has different medical and aesthetic uses. This protein relaxes the contraction […]
The Wahoo Are Biting!
The Wahoo Are Biting! AUTHOR: Captain Willy Atencio Hello from beautiful Drake Bay, Costa Rica. Presently, it is one of my favorite times of the year as the temperatures begin to cool off and the […]
Dominical Surf School
When I visit Dominical, one of my favorite people to see in town or the water is Debbie Zec., owner of Dominical Surf School I have known her since she was nine years old, and in that time, I’ve seen her grow into an outstanding woman and member of the Costa Ballena community.