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Health & Wellness, Costa Ballena Costa Rica

Being surrounded by nature, beautiful waterfalls, beautiful beaches, spectacular sunsets, are ingredients that contribute to good healthy people who visit or live in Costa Ballena, South Pacific of Costa Rica.

This section is dedicated to YOU! Your body, your mind, your soul - your life! Costa Ballena is a good place to improve your health - the humidity in the air balances the percentage of water in your body, fruits and vegetables grow abundantly and there are plenty of opportunities to do yoga or other sports. Furthermore, most of the hotels around here have Spas of outstanding quality. Costa Ballena is waiting to cosset you!

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Rincón de Uvita and the Nova Fitness Gym

Milton Lopez Monje has been the manager of the Rincón de Uvita Sports Center for the last five years. It is the largest and most comprehensive complex in the Osa Cantón. It features a FIFA […]

The archaeological Museum at Finca 6

In December 2013, Finca 6 Museum, located in the canton of Osa, was inaugurated by the President Ms. Laura Chinchilla, together with several ministers, the director of the National Museum, and Vice President Luis Liberman. […]

The skin – a body’s organ in close contact with the environment

The skin is one of the organs in the human body experiencing ongoing exposure to the environment. Living in a coastal area, with continuous exposure to the sun and frequent injuries, we should pay special attention to the areas exposed to ultraviolet radiations such as the face, neck, upper chest, lips, forearms, and back of the hands since they are the most affected.

Permaculture at Tom’s estate

There’s an incredible amount of brainpower going into a coherent system capable of supporting healthy living and eating. Tom Nagel, owner of Hotel Cuna del Angel, was not satisfied enough with a gluten-free restaurant which […]

Bodhi Shambala Yoga Center

A Place Of Tranquility And Awakening In A Small Costa Rican Community The words “Bodhi” and “Shambala” both originate in the ancient language of Sanskrit, and their essence is pursued by a yoga teacher and […]

Medicinal plant's tour

Our community of Playa Hermosa, introduced in the past edition of “Ballena Tales,” offers a wide variety of activities helping the visitor to get involved in the traditional Costa Rican way of life, and in […]

News from Kokopelli in Sierpe

You sure have heard of Sierpe? Definitely it is not just a place to catch a boat to depart to Drake´s Bay. However, Kokopelli has just informed us that there are now the new water taxis leaving every morning at […]

The waterfalls of St. Lucia – San Josecito

Hidden in the mountains of Uvita, are the St. Lucia waterfalls, a beauty not seen yet by many foreign eyes. However, Humberto Nuñez decided to create an opportunity for tourists who have a deep interest […]

Forging Wings and Expanding Horizons

Learning how to care for the environment, learning English, communicating with other countries and cultures through the Internet, promoting artistic creativity, drug prevention, and healthy leisure activities are the pillars of the new stage the […]

Feng La Acupuncture

The Feng La Acupuncture is a noninvasive method without needles. This technique is well tolerated by elderly people whose skin is thinner, children, diabetics, and people with belonephobia (fear of sharp objects).

Never miss the opportunity of going for a walk

The famous slogan “the dog is man’s best friend” is based on the dog’s positive responses towards his master. They are well known for their absolute loyalty, for their unconditional companionship through the good and […]