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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.
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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.

The green-black poison frog, beautiful jewel of Costa Rica
The green-black poison frog, a beautiful jewel of Costa Rica tropical forest. Please protect them so that future generations can also appreciate them!
CATCH BIG YELLOW-FIN AND BIG-EYE TUNA DRAKE BAY
As more people fish for Tuna, the fish get smarter and more selective. However, because we are in such a remote location in Drake Bay, the fishing pressure here is virtually non-existent.

Stay healthy, stay hydrated!
Stay healthy, stay hydrated! By Beth Sylver Ginger Tea: This simple tea is delicious and refreshing Recipe: Put a large pot of water on the stove. Peel and thinly slice a 1 1⁄2 to a […]

Jungle sidewalks, a natural approach to landscaping
I appreciate the natural approach to infrastructure and landscaping, but when you are trying to sell or rent your home, the first impression is very important.

FUNDRAISING: DAWG’S LIFE LINE
Fundraising is the lifeline of any dog and cat rescue operation, especially in Costa Rica, where there is no government funding. Fundraising allows DAWG (Domestic Animal Welfare Group) to do what they do – to […]

FIVE MAES BURGER
Five Maes emphasis is on locally sourced ingredients from dairy, to vegetables, to meat, the burgers are made in house with 100% ground brisket

TAI CHI the supreme art
Tai Chi is a martial art, and it is acknowledged as ‘The Supreme Art’ because, in spite of its seeming simplicity, it is an encompassing set of skills.

The Poisonous Granular Frog
The spectacular family of poisonous frogs (Dendrobatidae) surprises with its beautiful and colorful and lethal frogs. In Costa Rica, we have eight species of poisonous frogs. Those of the genus “Silverstoneia” and “Allobates” are not […]

Environmentally friendly Agriculture for a Sustainable World
With cutting-edge technologies, more awareness, and knowledge, a sustainable and healthy world no longer seems a utopia. However, although the economic and political force continues to stalk and prescribe mass crops, accompanied by the harmful […]

Herons stalking by the river- Costa Ricas special Birds
Herons: Surely you’ve ever seen a bird with long legs and beak. Its neck seems to bend and extend dramatically. With all the patience in the world, it remains still near the water waiting. With […]

Coral Reefs – the Rainforests of the Sea
Often called the “Rainforests of the Sea,” coral reefs support over one-quarter of all marine species on the planet. Here in Costa Rica, we can easily relate to that. Unfortunately, another comparison to rainforests can […]

Red wine – the new manna?
Red wine is rich in molecules with antioxidant effects, such as polyphenols among which resveratrol is found. These molecules can decrease and even block oxidative stress related to pathologies such as cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, or cancer. […]
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