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.
Costa Ballena Lifeguards, 36 lives saved
By Perry Gladstone, first lifeguard volunteer Help! Over 30 km long and with more than 10 beaches, Costa Ballena has only one active tower and two paid lifeguards at Playa Hermosa, sponsored by a small […]
Getting to the Other Side of the Road… animal crossing on Hacienda Barú
By Jack Ewing Years ago, our water flowed down the mountain and over the road through a plastic hose. Taking the water over the road saved us the trouble of digging a trench through the […]
Bocaraca Eyelash viper
Bocaraca Eyelash Viper, In Costa Ballena these snakes are not as common, as they are in other places (the Caribbean coast, for example); however…
Come to Portasol for a weekend or stay forever!
By Shannon Farley Portasol Rainforest & Ocean View Living” is a sustainable residential community located in the coastal mountains of the Central Pacific, minutes away from the beaches of Manuel Antonio and Dominical in the […]
Pineapple Tours, Kayak & SUP team
All of our guides are Local (from the Costa Ballena Area), Certified by ICT (Costa Rican Tourism Board), along with hundreds of hours of other certifications and extremely passionate about what they do. MANUEL MORA […]
Pineapple Rio Uvita/Morete Tour
Duration: 4 hours $75 per person 2 person minimum Tour Leaves 1 hour before High Tide LEVEL – BEGINNER (All Ages) *THIS TOUR IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM JANUARY – JULY* CHANCE TO SEE: Herons, Hawks, […]
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
