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Bahia Ballena Doctors

Professional Medical Services
Located in Hotel Cuna Del Angel
9 km south of Dominical
Puertocito, Costa Ballena
AKKA Institute
Located in the heart of the city of Ojochal de Osa, South Pacific of Costa Rica, Akka Institute is an inspiring Sanctuary of comfort and wellbeing.
Here in your body, your beautiful vessel for this journey to who you owe health and love Here in the present and showing up for yourself to be the best version of yourself you can be.
Directions: Calle Soluna, Ojochal de Osa
Punterenas, Costa Rica
IBARRA Pharmacy

Free Health Services
Natural Products, Cosmetics, Sunscreens
Orthopedic Products
Uvita – The Dome
Servicios Medicos Bahía Ballena
General Consultation, minor surgeries.
In Emergency: (506) 8839 4492
serviciosmedicosbb@gmail.com
Uvita - The Dome
Mindlove Online Therapy

Blending Psychoanalysis with Buddhist Psychology
Licensed Psychologist Dr. Paula García Chaves
Online Therapy, Chat Assistance 24/7
Individual and; Couples Therapy
Bilingual: English, Spanish
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Imagine Yourself Being “Pure Life!”
~ by John BisnerWhy do Costa Ricans use the term “Pura Vida” so often? The expression has been present in their feelings and language for the last 50 years. For the Ticos, the meaning of “pura vida” is […]
Fresh At The Feria: Salt
~ by Luba NikolayevSalt, the magical ingredient that makes flavors come alive, was once called “White Gold” by the Romans and for good reasons. Every cell in our body needs salt to function, and giving the body […]
Keep your Distance…
by Vet. Fernando Riera S.The skunk is always associated to its penetrating and fetid smell, as well as the Pepe le Pew cartoons, the Casanova skunk from the 1950s. The skunk’s “perfume” is its defense method against predator […]
Scorpions
~ by Cesar Barrio AmorósWe live in a natural environment that has been modified for some time. Luckily, there is still native fauna living here and sharing space with us (animals do it reluctantly, though). Many of […]
Sibu’s beer
~ by Carlos LeónHere in Uvita, capital of Costa Ballena, in Costa Rica’s South Pacific, there is a very special place called Sibu Restaurant and Coffee House. Mariana and Atila, its owners, are craft beer lovers and wanted […]
They gave it all up…
~ by Dagmar ReinhardThey gave it all up……and made it happen when they recently moved to Costa Rica with their family. Shopi still remembers that moment, 13 years ago, when he made a decision to change his […]
Observing Wild Animals from a Distance
~ by Ella HookAt the Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, a community of people work hard to ensure the health, happiness, and safety of animals of all species like turtles, squirrels, and monkeys. There is a foundational respect for the […]
Ant-Opia
~ by Perry GladstoneOf all the creatures in the jungle, it’s the tiny, mysterious ghost ants (Tapinoma melanocephalum) I am most impressed with. Appearing out of nowhere, no other creature seems to find food faster (while they love sugar, […]
What to do, Where to eat and Where to stay…
- Activities and Tours
- Whale Watching Tour
- Natural Attractions
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Restaurants
- Hotels and Accommodations
South Pacific Costa Rica Beaches,
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Email: carlos@ballenatales.com
Phone: +(506) 8946 7134 or +(506) 8914 1568
Skype: ballenatalestravel



