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
Joint actions
~ Von Rebeca Soto Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Its marine coastal resources possess a variety of life forms that attract both national and foreign visitors. They are […]
Rehabilitate and Release
~ by Licda. Dannia Segura Jiménez At the Wildlife Sanctuary we have a very clear mission: rescue, rehabilitate and release. With these principles in mind this project was created more than two years ago, and […]
WOWSS Crossing Golfo Dulce
The World Open Water Swimming Series (WOWSS) offers a global network of races that attract swimmers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, Olympians, marathon swimmers, disabled athletes and people who just started the sport.
The Borucans ~ People of survivors
The Borucans were transformed into muleteers and providers of tributes for the Spanish, especially corn, beans, textiles, dyes of textiles and boat construction.
FEA – Student´s Art Festival
The Student’s Art Festival includes three stages: institutional, Circuital, and regional, in addition to the national participation. In these encounters, the participants present their artistic skills such as dance, choreography, drawing, theater, and music.
Family Surfing in Costa Ballena
By Trevor Brown Family surfing vacations have become increasingly popular in the last 10 years. The equipment has gotten lighter, making it easier to maneuver, and both adults and children of all ages can […]
Horse Back Riding in Ojochal
With a lifetime of experience around horses, and fifteen years offering horseback riding tours, Lalo’s Tours have become known as the best around. Whether you are a rider or a novice, you will appreciate the […]
A promising future in Costa Ballena for futsal, project of Roger Bonet from Barcelona
Roger Bonet, is a young Catalonian who started a promising future Futsal project, thanks to his great experience on the field as a player for F.C. Barcelona
The Trunk, a particular threatened tree specie
It calls for protection of a particularly threatened tree species, the Aspidosperma myristicae folium (Apocynaceae family) and known here as Cara de Tigre or Caja…
Shine in Costa Rica And Costa Rica Will Shine on You!
~ by Perry GladstoneI love to tell stories and post pictures of the beauty of Costa Rica. It makes me feel good to share my slice of paradise. Almost everyone extols the virtues. “Live In Paradise” say the ads, […]
Love of Whales in the South Pacific of Costa Rica
How does a male humpback whale (also called a “bull”) ensure the survival of his species, if the females copulate with several other males, and go out and about through great distances in the ocean?
Lifeguard Team Captain
~ by Nate BrightALVARO CEDEÑO OBANDOHow old are you? How many children do you have? I’m 30 years old and have 3 children. What beaches do you work at? I rotate between the beaches in our program: […]
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- Whale Watching Tour
- Natural Attractions
- Marino Ballena National Park
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