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Ballena Tales, Costa Rica's South Pacific travel guide, operates from Uvita, in Costa Ballena, and sees itself as a link between businesses in Costa Ballena-Osa and the South Pacific region, the rest of Costa Rica, and the world. We are a multilingual, multi-professional team. We are proud of the stable and lasting relationships we have with our partner at Ballena Taless. Ballena Tales collaborates with national and international humanitarian and environmental groups.
In this Costa Rica South Pacific travel guide, you'll find helpful and entertaining information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, adventure, bars, nightlife, lifestyle, and wildlife on the Osa Peninsula and Costa Ballena.
Stay informed about new developments in the region, including interesting initiatives and events, as featured in our Events section.
With each issue, we add new content for you to enjoy in this library.
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Ballena Tales is a free digital magazine in Costa Rica, catering to travelers, residents, and investors, and covering the Costa Ballena region in the Canton of Osa, located in the Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. It is a fully bilingual, bimonthly, full-color digital magazine.
The free digital magazine introduces readers to the life of the local community, featuring interviews with pioneers, writers, and artists, as well as extensive information on restaurants, hotels, experiences, natural attractions, and wildlife in Costa Rica's South Pacific region
We are not just a magazine; each edition (print and digital) is linked to a robust web platform. The editions are published online, and advertorials are included in our blog. Additionally, we feature the brand in the business directory and add links to the advertiser's website and social networks. Currently, the digital publications have over 80,000 openings across all their platforms, and the advertised brands have a global reach.
We have a loyal audience in this sector of the South Pacific, with Costa Ballena alone, more than 8,000 readers will see your ad in each printed publication.
We respect our readers by providing diverse content that makes the publication enjoyable, while also appreciating the advertising of our advertisers.

Whale Medicine
Like the whales, we each sing a unique song that heals and uplifts our collective. Hear from DailyOM what we can learn from the wisdom of whales.

Microclimates in Costa Rica
Ever heard of microclimates? Alexandra Luty from Osa Tropical Properties explains what it’s all about and the role it plays when buying a property.

Dream Big, Dominicalito!
Dominicalito and its community are very close to young Pepe’s heart. That is why he wants to change the living conditions there. Help him to do so.

Massage: Bodies Talk
Need a massage? Physical Therapist Japhet Jones cares about your well-being. She uses different techniques, depending on the individual’s needs.

Astrology, Here and Now
Why is astrology relevant, you may ask, and what good can it do to know about it? We will explore these questions in the coming additions.

Cat Food: Canned Food vs. Dry Food
Many people feed their cats dry food. Learn from Kim Hurley why this is not a good idea and how you should feed your cat instead.

Construction – Preventive Maintenance
An important part of construction is preventive maintenance. Today, Pinturas Costa Ballena talks about the aesthetic Coralline stone floors or decks.

Cats and Dogs Need Your Help!
In our warm tropical environment, cats and dogs have babies all year round – it’s a big problem here. El Refugio offers a solution for overpopulation.

Electric Mobility in Costa Ballena
What is the situation with electric cars on the Costa Ballena? How and where can I charge my electric vehicle? Find out here!

Red Tides – National Alert
What are Red Tides and how do they destroy marine life? Dozens of marine species have been found dead. This is a national emergency.

Costa Ballena Calls out to Many
Costa Ballena kids were bussed to Quepos for the inaugural ‘Leoncitos’ event. 70 volunteers put smiles on the faces of children and their families.

Neem and Its Extraordinary Health Benefits
Miguel Garro Sánchez is a herbalist who grows Neem, noni, and moringa trees, all native to India. They all contain remarkable healing properties.
What to do, where to eat, and where to stay
- Activities and Tours
- Whale watching tour
- Natural Attractions
- Ballena Marine National Park
- Restaurants
- Hotels
South Pacific Beaches
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