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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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Three Times Falling in Love in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is magical – there are lovely and unique places where natural beauty creates a chemistry between two people that feels like you are destined to be together for eternity. It’s happened to me […]

El Mercado in Uvita: second round of the Sun
The planet has been around the sun twice since December 6, 2017 when the market of entrepreneurs and craftsmen El Mercado was inaugurated in Bahia, Uvita. Challenges overcome, lessons learned successfully and experiences acquired gratify […]
Latin Rhythms at the Sud Restaurante
Likewise, residents and visitors look forward to Saturday, the day Latin dance lessons are taught at the Sud Restaurant in Ojochal. Alex, the owner, teaches rhythms such as salsa, bachata, cumbia, merengue, and sometimes chachachá. […]
The Boruca Gallery Gift Shop
The Boruca Gallery Gift Shop is located at Pacific Edge Eco Retreat in Dominicalito, just south of Playa Dominical. The gift shop has grown through its 25 years, having an extensive collection of intricate hand-carved […]
RETRO Restaurant, Cafe & Bar – a different gastronomic experience
The chef perfectly understands the importance of a gluten-free menu, and that distinction is printed in the Retro Restaurant’s gastronomic offer:

10 years of Envision: Leave no Trace!
“We all are affecting the world every moment, whether we mean to or not. Our actions and states of mind matter, because we are so deeply interconnected with one another.” Ram Dass At the Envision […]
Three Sixty: Luxury with a local touch
Three Sixty Luxury adult-only hotel with a unique 360° ocean view. A rare retreat where sky and sea come together above an ocean of virgin rainforest.
Ballena Blues Series at Villa Leonor, Playa Ballena
Kick off: BLACK CAT BONE, BLUES on FIRE, DAVID BOHN, MOJO DADDY and others will be performing from mid-January to late March 4th Annual. Friday Afternoon Club kicks off with OUT OF THE BLUE first […]
A Delicatessen at Plaza Tangara
In Ojochal, at the new Plaza Tangara, they have opened a delicacies store: L’Épicerie. Chef Marcella, the owner of the business, explains: “We offer select products that you cannot find anywhere else.”
Costa Rica „Champion of the World“
For the first time, the UN awards this recognition to a country, acknowledging the efforts made by the Ticos to protect nature and fight against climate change. Since its launch in 2005, the recognition that […]
What to Look for when Selecting a Surf Instructor:
Most instructors in this part of Costa Rica are experienced surfers and know the area well, but that doesn’t mean they can teach you to surf. The main requirement they should have is a certification by the ISA (International Surfing Association) – Surf Instructor 1.
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