Ballena Tales Magazine and Travel Guide, South Pacific Costa Rica Issue #55
Costa Ballena General Services, Osa, South Pacific Costa Rica
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Important Telephone Numbers for Costa Ballena
Police
911/117
Cortes 2788-8030
Dominical 2787-0406
Dominical Check Point 2787-0406
Jaco 2643-1631
Matapalo 2787-5312
Ojochal 2786-5661
Palmar Sur 2786-6320
Platanillo 2772-3582
Puerto Jimenez 2735-5114
Quepos 2777-0196
San Isidro 2771-3447
Southern Zone 2787-0369/8811-9043
Uvita 2743-8385
Tourist 2267-8014
Bus Schedules
Important Telephone Numbers for Costa Ballena
Transit police
Jaco 2643-1654
National 2222-9245
Palmar 2786-7824
Quepos 2777-0329
San Isidro 2771-3313
INS accidentes
800 800 8000
INS asistencia carretera
800 800 8001
Municipalidad de Osa
+506 2782 0000
Emergency phone numbers
Fire
118
Golfito 2775-0260
Palmar Norte 2786-6283
Quepos 2777-0308
San Isidro 2771-0333
Alcohólicos anónimos
Alcohólicos anónimos español 8685 9395 / 8824 1840
Alcoholics anonymous English 8634 6495
Airports Phone Numbers
See Service Page Section "Transportation and Car rental".
Ballena medical services See Service Page Section "Medical Care"
Bus services: See Service Page Section "Transportation and Car rental"
Emergency phone numbers
24hr Clinic (S.I.) 2772-7070/2772-6060
ASANA 2787-0254
Accident Reports 800-TRANSIT
Vets: See Service Page Section "Pet Care"
Dentists: See Service Page Section "Medical Care"
Help For People Robbed 2289-1486
ICE Cortés 2788 8166
ICE Información 1113
ICE International Operator 1116
ICE Averías/problems with Phone Line 1193
ICE Dominical 2787 0123
ICE Uvita 2002 5661
ICE Electricity 24 hours 2771 5126
ICE Phone 1119
Dominical Lifeguards: 2787 0310
Taxi: See Service Page Section "Transportation and Car rental"
Embassies Phone numbers
RE/MAX – A Worldwide Real Estate System
RE/MAX was founded in 1973 in Denver, Colorado. It is an international real estate organization and remains the property of its founders David and Gail Liniger. The RE/MAX franchise network describes itself as «a worldwide […]
Eco Feria Dominical: Circular Economy
A new model of economy is emerging from the people who love the land, who create with their hands in small family businesses. Each day they join the concept of “Circular Economy,” betting on a […]
Art: Artist, Open Our Eyes!
An artist’s vision always goes beyond the eye of a mere mortal. Let’s observe the case of the painter Vincent Van Gogh, who began his artistic career at the age of 27. He made 900 […]
Costa Rica: Angry Birds
In a film of angry birds in Costa Rica the main protagonist would be the striking Red-headed barbet (Eubucco boucieri). This small bird weighing only 15 cms provokes mixed feelings, since its brilliant scarlet head […]
Tropical Insects: Amazing Leaf-Cutter Ants
I never cease to be amazed by the leaf-cutter ants. The most common species of tropical insects in Costa Ballena is Atta cephalotes, and it has been accomplishing some truly astounding feats for millions of […]
Education: Awakening the True Mission
“As parents, teachers, mentors, or families and community members, we often want our children/students to develop an awareness of themselves and those around them. How do our children have a sense of their worlds as […]
Green Asparagus Recipe
Currently, we have excellent options to prepare recipes, full of life. With the desire to make the most of seasonal vegetables, we found fresh green asparagus at the Uvita Fair. It is worth integrating the […]
Ecological Detergents: Florex Gives Value to Sustainability
Florex products are especially elaborated for the restaurant and hotel sector that is opting for sustainability practices, guaranteeing control of environmental impacts and efficient and economical cleaning. Customers also have the advantage of receiving certifications […]
Our Guys in Argentina – World Rafting Competition
We started the trip by flying to Chile; from there we drove to Aluminé (Argentina) where the rafting event took place. It was an experience full of joy for us since we had not experienced […]
Blood moon – Total lunar eclipse
By Celine Weber For the first time in Costa Rica and we were already allowed to be part of such a fantastic experience. Even though we hoped to see a more colouring moon and some […]
Osa: Palmar Sur Airport
This is the second and final stage of the airport plan which was approved approximately 10 years ago. Beginning in early 2019, travelers to the Southern Pacific and Costa Ballena regions of Osa in Costa Rica […]
Nature: Piedras Blancas National Park
The Piedras Blancas National Park (PNPB) is one of the most recently created protected areas and one of the least visited in Costa Rica. It protects both continental (14,147 ha) and maritime (1,200 ha) area. […]
What to do, Where to eat, and Where to stay…
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- Whale Watching Tour
- Natural Attractions
- Marino Ballena National Park
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