About Ballena Tales Costa Rica Travel Guide and Magazine
Ballena Tales is an essential free digital magazine in Costa Rica, valid for travelers, residents, and investors covering Costa Ballena in the Canton of Osa in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. It is a fully bilingual and full-color digital magazine. Operate from Uvita in Costa Ballena. They see themselves as a connector between Costa Ballena, OSA, the South Pacific zone, the rest of Costa Rica, and the world.
We are a multi-lingual and multi-professional team. We are proud of the stable and lasting relationship between Ballena Tales and our partners. Ballena Tales collaborates with national and international humanitarian and environmental groups.
The magazine introduces the reader to the life of the local community, with interviews of pioneers, writers, and artists, as well as extensive information on restaurants, hotels, experiences, natural attractions, and wildlife of the Costa Rica South Pacific.
Ballena Tales Magazine and Costa Rica Travel Guide - Overview
BALLENA TALES MAGAZINE since 2008 year in Uvita (Costa Ballena, Costa Rica). Costa Rican and foreign alike. Ballena Tales is a travel guide and magazine covering Costa Ballena in the Canton of Osa in the South Pacific region of Costa Rica. It is a bi-lingual, bimonthly, and full-color, glossy digital magazine. The magazine introduces the reader to the local community life with interviews of pioneers, writers, and artists.
You will find helpful information such as tide charts, what to do, events, restaurants, and hotel listings. Ballena Tales is very proud of its team of assiduous writers, appealing art design, and satisfied advertisers. Ballena Tales has a 5 Star Rating and 70% repeat customers. Ballena Tales is a free collaborator with the local Chambers of Commerce and Tourism, the International Costa Ballena Women´s Network, Escuela Verde, public schools, environmental organizations, and other entities. Ballena Tales represents its customers in the South Pacific region. Read our current issue>>>
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Ballena Tales is an essential free digital magazine in Costa Rica, valid for travelers, residents, and investors covering Costa Ballena in the Canton of Osa in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. It is a fully bilingual, bi-monthly, and full-color digital magazine.
The magazine introduces the reader to the life of the local community, with interviews of pioneers, writers, and artists, as well as extensive information on restaurants, hotels, experiences, natural attractions, and wildlife of the Costa Rica South Pacific.
We are not just a magazine; each edition (print and digital) is linked to a robust web platform; the editions are published online, and the advertorials are included in our blog and the brand in the commercial directory. We also add links to the advertising company's website and social networks. At this time, the openings of digital publications in all their expressions exceed 80 thousand openings, and the advertised brands have a global reach.
We have a loyal audience of over 8,000 readers in the South Pacific's Costa Ballena region who will view your news in each printed edition.
We prioritize our readers' satisfaction by delivering a variety of engaging content while showcasing the value of our advertisers' brands.
The Grasshopper: Food for the Largest Predator of the Sierpe River
The River and the Térraba Sierpe wetlands are home to American crocodiles (Cocodrilus acutus) living in fresh and saltwater areas. However, alligators only live in freshwater zones. During their initial stage of lives, these prehistoric […]
The Coyol Palm Tree
[singlepic id=1354 w=320 h=240 float=left]The Coyol Palm, also known as spiny palm, is very common in our area, and reproduces in a natural way by spontaneously spreading its seeds. Genre: Acrocomia Origin: Tropical America (Neotropics) […]
See the Good, Share the Good
[singlepic id=1454 w=320 h=240 float=left]Costa Ballena has a wide range of bio and cultural diversity. Living here encourages us to pay more attention to other cultures, challenging us to respect their feelings and ‘modus vivendi’. […]

Putting the Pieces Together with Christophe Gstalder
Having traveled the world, Christophe Gstalder always returns to Costa Ballena, a place that has captured his heart. He lived for several years with the Boruca Indians, near Palmar, and maintains close ties with community members.
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Continue readingTraditional Celebrations 2013 in Bahía Uvita
We have not seen this type of events in the last 15 years in Bahia.” That was the comment of an enthusiastic neighbor who got together with his friends at a small courtyard under the […]
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