Teva Rafting Cup – Naranjo River
By Dagmar Reinhard May 29th – June 1st, 2014 – The winner will go to Brazil. Last March, the Dominical Adventures team represented the South Pacific in the National Rafting and Kayaking Competition, taking place […]
4th National Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Circuit, 2014
By Dagmar Reinhard Costa Rica Surfing Federation – Bahia Uvita – May 24, 2014 Stand up paddle surfing (SUP), is a relatively new sport in Costa Rica; it had its origins in Hawaii where it […]
Reserva Playa Tortuga
Reserva Playa Tortuga is a nonprofit biological research and education center formed in 2009 by members of the community (“neighborhood scientists”) and Costa Rican scientists. RPT aims to contribute to the field of biological research […]
"Art Heritage " Unreleased Art exhibition
During the months of April, May and June , the National Gallery will host one of the most important art exhibitions that have arrived in the country . Art lovers will be happy, and no […]
First Surf Tournament – HermOSA Beach 2014
By Dagmar Reinhard April 26th – 7 AM to 5 PM Enrolment: from 7 AM $ 15 the same day at the beach (25% of enrolments to benefit the Lifeguard Tower Beach Hermosa) Enrolment before […]
# hashtag
#lovecostaballena Have you ever asked yourself what a hashtag is? You may have seen the symbol presiding the word #Facebook or #Twitter. Get to know what they are and how they can be helpful for […]
From Perez Zeledon to Uvita walking!
From Aguas Buenas, Pérez Zeledón to Uvita – walking … By Nolan Campos My name is Nolan Campos; I am a doctor, and currently living in San José as well as my fiancée Laura Cordero. […]
Costa Ballena Women’s Network
Become a volunteer and get to know your community, language is not a barrier! By Leonie Ruhland Volunteering is the most fulfilling activity you can experience in this area. There are incredible projects to choose […]
Swimming for Life
Who says mermaids do not exist? A mermaid “Swimming for Life” By Leonie Ruhland Renate Herberger, a German mermaid living in Canada, is taking the term “swimming for life” very seriously. For many years, she […]
ENVISION 2014
By Leonie Ruhland Ballena Tales joined the magic; it became part of the color, the passion, and the creativity. The 4th Envision festival, took place in the idyllic neighborhood of Uvita. Hundreds of envisionaries […]
Milking of the Murex snail at Ventanas Beach
The art of milking of the Murex snail has its origins in the 4th century B.C. Cleopatra used that procedure to dye in purple the sails of her boat.
Playa Hermosa – beaches of Costa Ballena
Playa Hermosa – one of the most beautiful and largest beaches of Costa Ballena By Andreas Reinschmidt Playa Hermosa, as the name suggests, is one of the most beautiful and largest beaches of Costa Ballena. […]