MAGAZINE
The Toucan, the symbolic Bird of Costa Ballena
A majestic bird of respectable size and bright color flutters over our forests; it has an unmistakable profile and a melancholic song. It is the toucan, this beautiful bird symbolizes our area. Of the species […]
Ojoche
The Ojoche (Brosimum alicastrum) is a tree native to the Americas. This tree can grow as tall as 40 meters and as wide as 1.5 meters in diameter. The Ojoche helped feed pre-columbine cultures as […]
Papaya Flower Picadillo
The typical Foods and Beverages Contest was held in Palmar at the Cultural Heritage Center of the Ministry of Culture and Youth, where the winning recipe had to be original and unpublished. Attractive prizes drew […]
Ballena Tales 5th Anniversary
At the offset, Ballena Tales Magazine intended to reach out to national and international readers to bridge local businesses and the community.
Green Season – The Best Time to Travel to Costa Rica
Well, here’s a local’s tip, the best time to travel and experience Costa Rica is during “Veranillo de San Juan” and the Green Season, also known as the rainy season.
Garden Party with a Twist
What happens when the best restaurants of Ojochal get together? Magic… It was a bright beautiful sunny day and everyone was all smiles. The atmosphere was relaxed and chatty, excitement filled the air. Over 200 […]
A Golfer’s Paradise in the South Pacific!
Do you want to play golf year-round with an amazing mountain backdrop in a jungle setting? You will find what you are looking for in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. Close by in the […]
5th Whales and Dolphins Festival 2013
It is already a tradition! In September, we celebrate the return of the humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Costa Ballena with the annual Whales and Dolphins Festival held at Parque Nacional Marino Ballena (the entrance […]
Air Filter in Your Car
Its purpose is to protect the engine; it should not allow the access of contaminants like dust, moisture, bacteria, etc. into the incoming airflow. Therefore, it is of vital importance to keep it in good […]
CAP News
The CAP May Meeting was held at Sueños Tranquilos in Uvita with 50 community members in attendance. DAWG (we love them!) was on hand with info and a cute mutt. We urge you to see […]
CACOBA: Strategic Plan 2012-2017
The challenges of CACOBA (Chamber of Tourism and Commerce of Costa Ballena) are many and complex, they are related to tourism and business in Costa Ballena, to the support of touristic development in the area […]
Yarly, we are proud of you!
While you keep your eye on your goals, no obstacle or challenge will come in your way. Analyze what your goals are and when they become clear clear, move towards them. Do not expect to […]
