Costa Ballena. Osa, South Pacific, Costa Rica
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Costa Ballena is the place 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 all the way to the mouth of Térraba River in Coronado. The following small towns belong to the area: Dominical – Dominicalito – Hermosa Beach – San Josecito – Uvita - Bahía – La Union – Ballena – Ojochal – Punta Mala and Coronado.

Costa Ballena Map
How to get to Costa Ballena?
From San José, take Route 27 towards Orotina, pay attention to the exit to Jaco – Tárcoles, carry on to Parrita and Quepos, and follow the new Coastal Highway (Route 34) to Dominical. Travel time: about 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Alternatively, from San José, take Cerro de la Muerte (Route 2), to San Isidro and then take route 234 to Dominical. Travel time: about 4 hours and 30 minutes.
From Palmar go North on the Coastal Highway.
Nearest airports: Quepos and Palmar Sur.
TRACOPA buses, on their way from San José to the Panamanian border, make a stop in Uvita. Travel time: about 3 hours 30 minutes.
Visit Marino Ballena,National Park. The famous Whale’s Tail is located at Playa Uvita with a length of about 2296 feet and a width of 820 feet, it is the world’s largest sandbank. During the low tide, you can walk to its very end.
The Park is open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm every day, the entrance fee is CRC 1000 for nationals or residents and $ 6 for foreigners. THIS ENTRANCE ALLOWS YOU TO VISIT ALL PARK BEACHES ON THE SAME DAY.
The park is fortunate to receive two annual migrations of whales, the Humpback Whale of the North visits the South Pacific Coast from December to March and the humpback whale of the South begins migration in July which ends in October.
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Costa Ballena
A great Achievement: The Ecological Blue Flag
~ by Melissa Jiménez Kardentey A great achievement The Ecological Blue Flag Award (BAE) is awarded annually to reward the efforts of volunteer work in conservation and development in line with the protection of nature, […]
Find the plastic whale in Bahía – Initiative against single-use plastic containers.
The special initiative for this year “Bahía free of plastic” started an artistic project to make people aware of the terrifying and all present usage of single-use plastic containers. The construction of a gigantic plastic whale…
Find the plastic whale in Bahía!
by Katharina Bertl – Julia Gerber Bahía free of plastic The Festival de Ballenas y Delfines is an annual occurrence in Marino Ballena National Park in late September/early October. The special initiative for this year […]
Young Hands, how to keep them soft and sleek
Like the face, hands are an important part of the body that might cause a good or bad first impression. They are a very visible area that require care to look good. We not only talking about the length of the nails and their care, but rather the skin, its hydration, moisturizing and elasticity.
The Highs of the Low Season
by Trevor Brown Take advantage of the low season To most people the terms “low season” and “rainy season” are not very attractive. Sure, I enjoy a blue sky day, but I love this season as […]
Educating about Butterflies
~ by Melissa Jiménez Kardentey The cycle of life Both for children and adults, butterflies contain endless teachings. For example, there is a tendency to confuse worms with caterpillars, or to believe that spiders are […]
The Negritos Dance called “La Mura”
~ by Susie Atkinson A tradition in Boruca called “La Mura” Black slave trade was common in all the Spanish colonies. Around 1580 – 1600 Africans were imported into Costa Rica, and used as muleteers on […]
Banana Bread Recipe
If you bought too many bananas and some of them are already very ripe, Prepare delicious banana bread. Your family will love it.
Welcome Migratory Birds!
~ by Susana García Arrival of the Migratory Birds at the Costa Ballena During the months of August and September, I always have my eyes on the sky, the sand of the beaches and the […]
The Kleshas
Change is the only constant in life ~ by Pilar Salazar The concept of Kleshas (poisons) comes from ancient yoga philosophy encompassing the main sources of human suffering. In the next […]
Not a Caiman But a Lizard!
~ by Roel Plecker Beware of confusion Very often I hear visitors say: “look a caiman!”, although our sign marks “Dracaena guianensis or the caiman lizard” also called water tegu. They inhabit seasonally flooded lowland […]
Star Box de Costa Rica, Uvita branch office
Now StarBox is your personalized courier experience in the Costa Ballena region! Your very own P.O. Box in Miami. Get your eBay, Amazon, Wish purchases delivered! Super rates, bi-weekly delivery.
Help the victims of tropical storm Nate, donate here
This past October was one of those times. Tropical Storm Nate caused widespread flooding, landslides, mud all over the place and the worst overall damage the country has seen in years.
Alvaro Ugalde Víquez Marine Reserve, Golfo Dulce
~Von John Tresemer ”SOS … SOS … SOS …: A plea to the Government of Costa Rica and all lovers of the ocean: dolphins, whales, turtles, sharks and all the extraordinary life in the sea […]
Savegre Biosphere Reserve
~ by Jack Ewing A home for animals and humans UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere program designated the Savegre River basin and much of the surrounding area as “The Savegre Biosphere Reserve”. A truly impressive […]
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