Pre-Columbian times in Boruca - Osa, Uvita, Costa Ballena - Ballena Tales

Pre-Columbian times in Boruca

~ by Susie AtkinsonThe Diquís delta, just south of Costa Ballena, is one of the most important deltas of Central America from the biological and cultural perspective. We will discuss the cultural aspect. “Diquís” in the native dialect of the Teribe […]

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More than a Chocolate Tour - Osa, Uvita - Ballena Tales Magazine

More than a Chocolate Tour

~ by Annie DrakeCalling the Rancho Raíces tour a “Chocolate Tour” would be a severe understatement. It is so much more! We had a wonderful presentation with the owner Don German and his family to this 20 […]

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Sibu’s beer

~ by Carlos LeónHere in Uvita, capital of Costa Ballena, in Costa Rica’s South Pacific, there is a very special place called Sibu Restaurant and Coffee House. Mariana and Atila, its owners, are craft beer lovers and wanted […]

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Boruca Gallery Gift Shop

Boruca Gallery Gift Shop~ by Susie AtkinsonLooking for a unique souvenir of your trip to Costa Rica – something that is a true representation of the local folklore and does not have that “Made in China” stamp on […]

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Fresh from the Feria: Papaya, semillas, seeds

Uvita, Fresh from the Feria: Papaya

~ by Luba NikolayevPapaya is a well-known, healthy, tropical fruit that is both delicious and full of advantages. In Costa Rica, papayas are easy to grow and abundant year round. When ripe, the fruit has sun-kissed, […]

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