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.
New Year Sankalpas
by Pilar Salazar Sankalpa is the Sanskrit word for “intention.” A new year has arrived and it is time to set our resolutions. I have noticed that these tend to be personal in nature, such […]
Holistic Drop-in Yoga and Wellness Center
by Ellie Fortier The Internet is abuzz about the new holistic drop-in yoga and wellness center in Uvita, Crouching Frog. It is the brainchild of Ellie and Jean-Pierre Fortier, a young couple from Austin, Texas. […]
Snorkeling in Biological Reserve of Caño Island
Caño Island, a small nature reserve near the Corcovado National Park. We jetted down the river, which is surrounded by wonderful mangrove forests, and smoothly left the river mouth behind to enter the Pacific ocean.
Magical Papaya Seeds
by Susanna Kahr When I tried it for the very first time, I learned to appreciate this delicious exotic fruit. First, I only ate the smooth flesh of the papaya and banned the black seeds. […]
Night Walks in Costa Ballena
by Cesar Barrio Amorós The magnificent forest of Costa Rica offers the nature loving traveler countless opportunities to observe spectacular fauna and flora. However, during the day we can only see half of what is […]
The Sloth: The World’s Slowest Mammal
by Dr. Fernando Riera S. Sloths are neotropical animals that live in the rain forests of Central America. They are characterized by an eternal pleasant smile on their face. The animals are definitely out of […]
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
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