Pre-Columbian times in Boruca
~ by Susie AtkinsonThe Diquís delta, just south of Costa Ballena, is one of the most important deltas of Central America from the biological and cultural perspective. We will discuss the cultural aspect. “Diquís” in the native dialect of the Teribe […]
CACOBA Update
~ by Perry GladstoneIt’s been a busy high-season at the Costa Ballena Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. While we continue to advance many initiatives, three areas have been our main focus: SECURITY – Concerns over rising crime […]
Were you there?
~ by Tony Johnson”Three Days of Peace and Music”: An event some actually attended, and that many claimed to have been at, while most only saw the movie. Why all the nostalgia? Because Woodstock was THE music festival […]
Community Support for the Lifeguards
~ by Nate BrightThe Guardavidas Costa Ballena Lifeguard program maintains paid, certified lifeguards on three beaches – Playa Dominical, Playa Hermosa and Playa Ventanas. Our beautiful unspoiled beaches attract visitors from all over the world, and keeping them safe […]
Dreamy Conditions on the Ballena Coast
~ by Trevor BrownI have chased waves from North America, through all of Central America, South America, and parts of Indonesia. Also, I’ve been fortunate to have experienced lots of different surf cultures and conditions. The more I […]
THE WILD DANCE OF THE PACA: A Disappearing Species
~ by Jack EwingThe names of two rainforest rodents can be confusing. One is the paca (Agouti paca) known as the Tepezcuintle in Spanish and the other the Agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) known as the cherenga or guatusa in […]
