Travel & Tourism in the South Pacific, Costa Rica
Welcome to South Pacific and Costa Ballena in Osa
The land of dreams, where the forest meets the ocean
Costa Rica has been identified as one of the happiest countries in the world! And you can understand why. With its mild climate all year, beautiful beaches, lush jungle, beautiful views, mountains, waterfalls, abundant nature, and breathtaking natural attractions, combined with the friendliness of the people who live here.
Costa Ballena, Osa Peninsula in the South Pacific Coastal Region, also has amazing attractions: lush jungle, waterfalls, beaches, mountains, nature, and varied wildlife.
The Costa Rican South Pacific Region has four National Parks: Marino Ballena National Park, Corcovado National Park, Piedras Blancas National Park, and La Amistad National Park.
Enjoy this paradisaical place, live adventure, surf, whale watching tour, birds, dolphins, and many animals here.
Take pleasure in lush nature, endless beaches, waterfalls, and our great biodiversity. Local and international gastronomy and accommodations are available for any budget, too!
Osa has three national parks:
Ballena Tales is an essential free digital magazine in Costa Rica, valid for travelers, residents, and investors covering Costa Ballena in the Canton of Osa in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. It is a fully bilingual, bi-monthly, and full-color digital magazine.
The magazine introduces the reader to the life of the local community, with interviews of pioneers, writers, and artists, as well as extensive information on restaurants, hotels, experiences, natural attractions, and wildlife of the South Pacific of Costa Rica.
We are not just a magazine; each edition (print and digital) is linked to a robust web platform; the editions are published online, and the advertorials are included in our blog and the brand in the commercial directory. We also add links to the advertising company's website and social networks. At this time, the openings of digital publications in all their expressions exceed 80 thousand openings, and the advertised brands have a global reach.
We have a loyal audience of over 8,000 readers in the South Pacific's Costa Ballena region who will view your news in each printed edition.
We prioritize our readers' satisfaction by delivering a variety of engaging content while showcasing the value of our advertisers' brands.

Tumeric
Turmeric works best in conjunction with fat and black pepper. You can also buy it capsulated at the pharmacy, but I prefer it fresh from the farmers market or from my own garden, where it grows and thrives.

The Moon, Part 1
Something subtle yet magical about the Moon makes us wonder and marvel at its presence. The Moon in astrology represents our emotions and how we process them, our ancestry and our past, the subconscious and deeper aspects of our psyche.

Boruca: Baile de los Diablitos 2023
We went to the annual Baile De Los Diablitos of the indigenous tribe of the South Pacific in Costa Rica: the Boruca. Marie takes you on the journey.

How to Cross the Border
Some of us need to cross the border in order to be able to stay in Costa Rica. It’s more straightforward than it sounds in the first place.

Give your pineapple a second life and DO THE TWIST…
Pineapples are easy to get and served on many occasions. But let’s first focus on the facts – some of them sadly will leave a bitter taste in your mouth. Coco from the Vegan Pirates tells us a short story about pineapples in Costa Rica.

Free Digital Magazine in Costa Rica Ballena Tales #88
Ballena Tales is an essential free digital magazine in Costa Rica, helpful for travelers, residents, and investors
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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