The Valley of the Great Diquis

~ by Dagmar ReinhardApril 2017 – Hotel Cristal Ballena The team of the National Museum of Costa Rica, led by headed by the director Mrs. Rocío Fernández and in the presence of the Deputy Mayor of Osa, Mrs. […]

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The Costa Ballena Animal Home Refuge - Osa, Uvita, Costa Ballena

The Costa Ballena Animal Home Refuge

~ by Kate BarrWe are thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of El RefUgio Hogar Animal Costa Ballena at our temporary facility located at the CVS Veterinario, on Chamán Street, in Uvita. El RefUgio provides shelter/“refuge” and love to […]

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YABASUJKRA - Osa, Uvita, Costa Ballena, Pacifico Sur - Ballena Tales

YABASUJKRA

~ by Kurandenk (Huella del Jaguar / The Jaguar’s footprint)People from Boruca have many beliefs, and the stories, legends, and myths are part of our lives. Among such beliefs, there is the respect for nature. We know […]

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Slow down! Animals Crossing The Road -Osa,Costa Ballena- Ballena Tales

Slow down! Animals Crossing The Road

~ by Loyal ClarkeAt Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, our number one goal is to get the animals back to their native habitats. Sadly, that is not always possible due to injuries from which the animals cannot fully recover. The […]

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Tide Chart, Dreamy Conditions on the Ballena Coast - Osa, Uvita - Ballena Tales

Dreamy Conditions on the Ballena Coast

~ by Trevor BrownI have chased waves from North America, through all of Central America, South America, and parts of Indonesia. Also, I’ve been fortunate to have experienced lots of different surf cultures and conditions. The more I […]

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