Every year in Boruca, tamales are prepared for the holidays. Doña Josefa Maroto, also called Chepita, has the hardy bijagua leaves (calathea lutea) prepared and ready to use; they replace the plantain leaves traditionally used […]
Mysterious beings [singlepic id=2257 w=200 h=333 float=left]From time immemorial, the Boruca tribe has practiced ceremonies and rituals dedicated to the gods of nature. With the arrival of the spanish invaders, our ancestral villages lost many […]
[singlepic id=1955 w=320 h=240 float=left]The jaguar was one of the most important animals in the brunkajc culture; its predator’s characteristics made it a creature full of history, myth, and legend. The durij zuquia or shaman […]
The typical Foods and Beverages Contest was held in Palmar at the Cultural Heritage Center of the Ministry of Culture and Youth, where the winning recipe had to be original and unpublished. Attractive prizes drew […]
At the offset, Ballena Tales Magazine intended to reach out to national and international readers to bridge local businesses and the community.
It is already a tradition! In September, we celebrate the return of the humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Costa Ballena with the annual Whales and Dolphins Festival held at Parque Nacional Marino Ballena (the entrance […]
