Costa Ballena Guide, Osa, Costa Rica Free 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 area includes the following small towns: 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 learn all you need to know about Costa Rica vacations in the South Pacific Region.
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Ballena Tales is a digital and interactive magazine and travel guide covering Costa Ballena in the Osa Canton and the South Pacific region of Costa Rica. On this site, you will find helpful information such as what to do, services, experiences, natural attractions, wildlife, tide charts, events, restaurants, and hotels in Costa Ballena, Osa, and the South Pacific of Costa Rica.
Our editorial priority is to satisfy our readers by publishing attractive content and highlighting the value of our advertisers' brands. The magazine, available in digital and print formats, highlights the local community. We collaborate free of charge with positive community initiatives and environmental organizations. It also includes interviews with pioneers, writers, and artists from the South Pacific region of Costa Rica.
The magazine goes beyond traditional print publications. Each issue, whether print or digital, is part of a robust digital ecosystem. Issues are accessible online, advertorials are featured on our blog, and brands are listed in the business directory on our website. The ads also include links to the advertising companies' websites and social media profiles.
The digital version has a worldwide reach with tens of thousands of opens. The print edition has a dedicated readership of more than 8,000 readers in the South Pacific Costa Ballena region. According to a study conducted in hotels, restaurants, pharmacies, offices, rental houses, supermarkets, and other places, the average readership for the print version was 2.3 local readers and 18 visitors per issue, totaling approximately 142,000 readers. This result corresponds to the printing of seven thousand copies per year.
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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.
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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: