The South Pacific is a unique region with some of the most impressive natural wonders that Costa Rica has to offer, here is the Manuel Antonio and Marine Ballena National Parks, Chirripo, sites in indigenous areas, the Terraba-Sierpe mangroves, the Piedras Blancas National Park, Golfo Dulce, Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park. The South Pacific of Costa Rica offers fantastic opportunities for adventure, whale watching tour, sports fishing, diving, surfing, rafting, paragliding, mountain climbing, bird watching, excellent beaches and natural attractions to enjoy.
Price Automotive Group NOW in Uvita!
Author: Dagmar Reinhard Allie Demarsh, owner of Price Auto Sales in Uvita, proudly shares: “In less than six months, we have become the favorite pre-owned car dealer amongst ex-pats and long-time visitors. We are the […]
Innoceana opens Marine Conservation and Education Center in Costa Rica
Author: Flavio Güell On January 29, 2022, the official inauguration of Innoceana’s Marine Conservation and Education Center (MCEC) took place. Innoceana is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose primary purpose is to protect, conserve and restore the oceans. The Marine […]
Visual Storytelling – Interview with Photographer Andy Mann
Author: Dagmar Reinhard The gifted photographer Andy Mann told us in an interview about his work and the importance of Visual Storytelling. Read about his passion and view his amazing pictures of the Pacific Ocean. […]
Enjoy 18 holes of fun Osa Mini Golf – OMG
Author: Dagmar Reinhard Miniature golf is about luck and fun: you have to hit the ball along the greens around the toucan, frog, sloth, tapir, and into a turtle’s mouth at the last hole #18 […]
Join the Migration!
Author: Michelle Kloosterman Four times a week, I throw on my backpack and start hiking up the mountain. I have been preparing in Uvita for the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT): one of the world’s longest […]
El Refugio: Five Years Helping Dogs and Cats
Author: Rosie Castle FIVE years ago, a small group of animal lovers was greatly saddened by the conditions of cats and dogs in the jungle area of Costa Rica. They saw first-hand how the overpopulation of […]
South Pacific Costa Rica Free Magazine, Ballena Tales #83
Ballena Tales is an essential guide and digital comprehensive free magazine for travelers, residents, and investors covering Costa Ballena in the Canton of Osa in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. It is a fully bilingual, bi-monthly, and full-color digital magazine.
NAUYACA WATERFALL NATURE PARK
Going down, a few kilometers from the town of Platanillo, you have to turn right where a huge sign invites you to visit the Nauyaca Waterfall Nature Park.
Happy Dogs on their Way to Canada
Happy Dogs on their Way to Canada AUTHOR: Rosie Castle At 7 am on Thursday, July 8th, 2021, El Refugio Costa Ballena began the process of sending nine of our wonderful dogs to Canada. Our […]
AWA.Oli – The Enchanter of the Stones
AWA.Oli – The Enchanter of the Stones AUTHOR: Denisse Cattano Inspiration is that force that moves the threads of creativity, that leads the artist to awaken his thoughts, body, and soul to express what needs […]
The Green Iguana
The green iguana is native to Central America, and it feels right at home in the dense forests and tropical climate.
Here you can find contact information and bus schedules to San Isidro de Perez Zeledon, Quepos, Dominical, Uvita, Palmar, Sierpe, Puerto Jimenez at the Osa Peninsula, Golfito, Ciudad Neily, Panamanian border and David (Panama).
The cheapest way to travel is always by bus, in Costa Rica the public bus transport is very good and you can find buses to reach any part of the country.
On almost all bus routes, there is at least one stop along the way where passengers can stretch out, make use of sanitary services and have a snack. Most units traveling to different destinations are modern and offer amenities to travelers.