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 BallenaOsa 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 ParkCorcovado National ParkPiedras Blancas National Park, and La Amistad National Park.

Enjoy this paradisaical place, live adventure, surfwhale watching tour, birds, dolphins, and many animals here.

Take pleasure in lush nature, endless beacheswaterfalls, and our great biodiversity. Local and international gastronomy and accommodations are available for any budget, too!

Osa has three national parks:

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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.

reptilandia reptiles park

Reptilandia: Friday is feeding day

By: César Barrio Amorós – Fotos: Doc Frog Photography   Reptilandia Serpentarium and Research Center There are many serpentariums in Costa Rica, but none like Reptilandia, which is the largest and most diverse. The half-hectare facility is […]

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ASANA: Amigos de la Naturaleza

By: Jack Ewing. “We don’t even have any iguanas in Dominical,” ranted the irate lady. “Whenever an iguana shows its face around here a couple of kids start chasing it and throwing rocks and he,” pointing […]

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What to eat?

By Corey Walker What to eat? Possibly, this was the first spoken question because of its intimate connection to survival.    It may have been shortened due to immediate hunger and lack of sentence structure, becoming […]

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Lifeguards Party in Costa Ballena

Lifeguards Party in Costa Ballena Two locations – one party! Cafe Mono Congo 5-9pm Live music – no cover Lost Coast draft beer only ₡2,000 Patrons 7:30 – Midnight Live DJ 8-10pm – no cover […]

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Tour to the waterfall, Lalo Tours Horse Back Riding

Tour to the waterfall

Lalo´s Horseback Riding ToursOjochal,Costa Ballena, Osa. Costa Rica Departure: 8am from Lalo´s house. Minimum: 2 persons. Duration of the horseback tour: 3-4 hours, depending on the person´s experience. Available every day.We have 8 horses for […]

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Outdoor Activities Near Dominical

By Trevor Brown Dominical is a town that offers a diversity of outdoor activities within “walking distance,” which appeals to people seeking a life of simplicity. One’s quality of life increases with living a simpler […]

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