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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 Baru River
By Jack Edwing Photo Jack Edwing and CamaleonEstudio.comAbove the village of San Juan de Dios, we find the Caña Blanca River, which flows into the Guabo River, which later joins the Barú River at the […]
Costa Rica´s South Pacific Celebrates the Return of the National Football Team
As well in Uvita, Costa Ballena – South Pacific, the return of Costa Rica’s football team was greeted with euphoria. The euphoria of the Brazil World Cup 2014 celebration invaded Costa Ballena´s residents, without distinction of […]
Zumba Latin Party at Hotel Roca Verde
At Roca Verde Hotel and Restaurant, Dominicalito Saturday, July 19, 19.30 – 21.30 with DJ Felipe de Paris Come and enjoy a fabulous party beside the beach! The motto is to have fun and get […]
Mangrove Boat Tour on the Sierpe River Costa Rica
Kokopelli Tours offers Wildlife and Mangrove boat tour, Crocodile Night tours Special Birdwatching tours For any other tour you have dreamt of, just ask!
Kokopelli sierpe, amazing wildlife tour, mangrove tour
Kokopelli Tours is specialized in wildlife and mangrove tours for smaller groups, a minimum of two people, and adjust to the time you have available for their unique excursions.
The owner of Kokopelli Tours and longtime resident in Sierpe is Claudia Langguth from Germany. She speaks English, French, Spanish and German and can give you the best advice about this paradisaical part of the world.
Emergency Pet-Room – 2
By Dr.Fernando Riera S. Only emergencies Cel. 8730 8282 Cases of poisoning are usually accompanied by seizures, and they worsen when the nervous system is affected. When we find our pet poisoned and looking convulsive, […]
United by art – Richard Lee meets William Morales in Dominical
By Dagmar Reinhard Richard Lee Wendel is a successful professional trumpet player from New York. Many of us had the privilege of attending his powerful performances at Envision 2013 and 2014. Richard has toured the […]
Local guides graduated in First Aid and RCP in Uvita!
By Dagmar Reinhard Submitted by Instructor David Flores Segura Local tourist guides received a ten-week first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training endorsed by the National Learning Institution (INA). A emergency crew was created, and […]
Better safe than sorry! Dangerous Rip Currents
By Dagmar Reinhard Costa Ballena is proud to have two lifeguard towers, one in Dominical and the other at Playa Hermosa. This important service for our community is funded by local business and individuals making […]
The basilisk, the lizard that walks on the water
By César Barrios Amorós Photos by César Barrios Amorós Some name this reptile, Jesus Christ lizard, because it can run on water. In Costa Rica, it is known by other names such as cherepo, gallego, […]
Indigenous Tribes of Costa Rica
By Ellen Hoel Photos by Pam Capista Hidden within the beautiful rain forests, amazing wild life and gorgeous beaches of Costa Rica are communities of indigenous people who are descendants of the Mayans and Indians […]
The Blue Estuary
By Claudia Langguth Photos by Claudia Langguth The Blue Estuary (Estero Azul) is a manmade channel running from the Sierpe River to an end spot near Finca 6, the known location of the new Spheres´ […]
Finding a Common Ground
By Pilar Salazar* I love the humbleness and kindness in the eyes of the family I buy my fresh veggies from. It’s the same feeling I perceive when I spend time with my childhood friend […]
What to do, where to eat, and where to stay
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- Ballena Marine National Park
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