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.

New shop at Plaza Ventanas: MoodDeporte

MoodDeporte

Author: Dagmar Reinhard Remy Cailhau is the owner of the brand-new MoodDeporte Shop at Plaza Ventanas. The modern and ample installations display canoes, bikes, even boomerangs, camping equipment, and all sort of accessories. Remy is […]

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Akka Institut: Ein heiliger Ort, versteckt im Dschungel!

AKKA: a sacred space nestled in the jungle!

Author: Sophie Paternot Akka Institute is a Temple found in the village of Ojochal, an intimate space hosting weekly Yoga, Martial Arts, Sound Healing classes, and workshops and events.  Dedicated to offering positively-impactful teachings in […]

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Strand von Dominical

Dominicalito Beach

Author: Sharon Wagner Dominicalito Beach is not as infinite as Baru Beach and not as hang-ten as Dominical. It doesn’t have roaring caves like Ventanas, and it certainly doesn’t have a sweeping Whale’s tail.  Upon […]

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Surf runs in my blood

Surf runs in my blood

Author: Dagmar Reinhard Brisa Hennessy was born in 1999 in Matapalo on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Her Hawaiian mother and Californian father moved in the 90s to this very remote town in Osa, where […]

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Email: carlos@ballenatales.com
Phone: +(506) 8946 7134