Costa Ballena Guide, Costa Rica Free Digital Magazine and Travel Guide

*Ballena Tales* is a digital and interactive guide highlighting the wonders of Costa Ballena, in Costa Rica's South Pacific. This magazine offers in-depth coverage of activities, services, natural attractions, wildlife, dining options, accommodations, and events in the region.

With an innovative approach, it combines print and digital publications within an ecosystem that includes a blog, business directory, and links to social media profiles and advertiser websites. The digital edition has a global reach, with thousands of readers, while the print version reaches over 8,000 readers in the region.

According to studies, each print copy is read by an average of 2.3 residents and 18 visitors, resulting in approximately 142,000 readers per year, with a print run of 7,000 copies.

In addition to its informative and engaging content, *Ballena Tales* supports community and environmental initiatives, contributing pro bono to positive projects for the sustainable and cultural development of the South Pacific. Its editorial mission is to satisfy readers while boosting the value of advertiser brands and promoting the overall growth of the region.

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Perhaps, you have never seen red Costarrican mammon or a long yucca root? So, he friendly explains the products. Depending on the season, you’ll find a wide range of exotic fruit at Harry’s Fruit & Vegetables. Harry buys directly from local farmers, making the products more affordable, savings he passes on to his customers. On the other hand, less distance means fresher merchandise.

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The Bicycle, a Lifestyle in the Canton of Osa

Bicycles are more than a means of transportation in the canton of Osa. They are a tradition, an instrument of work, recreation, and, above all, a fundamental element in the area’s history. That is why we from the National Museum took on investigating and telling this story for the canton’s inhabitants and the visitors to the area.

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Property Guide

Property Guide

Property Guide AUTHOR: Mauro Esquivel For the purchase and sale of properties, we want to leave you a guide in case you need to present your declaration or simply as information for your knowledge. How […]

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Superb Costa Rican Coffee

Superb Costa Rican Coffee

Superb Costa Rican Coffee Costa Rican coffee is the best due to the plant varieties used, the unique areas in which the coffee is grown, and how the coffee is processed and harvested. Costa Rica […]

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Luxury Home Tax Reform Project

Popularly known as the luxury home tax reform project, the Costa Rica Ministry of Finance expects a prompt legislative discussion of the bill that reforms the solidarity tax to strengthen housing programs (ISO),

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Ode to the woman that coloured our sky

Ode to the woman that colored our sky AUTHOR: Roel de Plecker In 2014 the non-governmental organization ASOMACAO, started a reintroduction program for scarlet macaws (Ara macao) at the private property of Gaia Hotel and Land […]

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Cultural Heritage

Cultural Heritage

Cultural Heritage AUTHOR: Susie Atkinson The cultural heritage of a nation or region is not solely composed of monuments and museum collections, but also of living intangible expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on […]

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Liquid Face Lift

Liquid Face Lift

Liquid Face Lift AUTHOR: Dra. Mónica Alfaro The face shows different signs of aging, from sunspots to loss of volume either from bone reabsorption or fat loss in the tissues.  This causes sagging and thinning […]

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Itellum expanding the fastest internet

ITELLUM THE FASTEST INTERNET ON THE PACIFIC COAST

THE FASTEST INTERNET ON THE PACIFIC COAST – Itellum have been operating in Costa Rica since 2011, being the first operator to handle the concept of international 1: 1 symmetry, improving response times and global latency for all our clients. We have different international exit routes through both oceans. We can provide connectivity services at a regional level in Central America and several countries in South America, the US, and Mexico.

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THE BORUCA GALLERY GIFTSHOP

THE BORUCA GALLERY GIFTSHOP

THE BORUCA GALLERY GIFTSHOP Boruca Gallery Gift Shop is located at Pacific Edge Eco Retreat in Dominicalito, just south of Playa Dominical. The gift shop has grown thru its’ 28 years, having a wide collection […]

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Cooking Chef

WHEN I AM COOKING, IT JUST HAPPENS

WHEN I AM COOKING, IT JUST HAPPENS AUTHOR: CHIARA KOLL Massimo Capra’s insignia is his great mustache. However, he didn’t reach his fame thanks to this notable feature. Massimo Capra is one of the most […]

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success

A SUCCESS STORY!

BALLENA TALES A SUCCESS STORY! AUTHOR: Dagmar Reinhard In 2007, after a long journey through many countries, I came to Uvita. A friend employed me as his assistant manager at the Whales and Dolphins Hotel […]

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Mosaic Restaurant Uvita

MOSAIC WINE BAR and SUSHI

  MOSAIC WINE BAR and SUSHI AUTHOR: CASEY SIEMASKO Humans aren’t very logical creatures. Sure, we like to pretend we’re rational beings. But as it turns out, our emotions drive more than 80% of our […]

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Barú River

GRAND BARÚ RIVER

AUTHOR: JACK EWING In the mountains above the San Juan de Dios town runs the Caña Blanca River, which flows into the Guabo River, which later flows into the Barú River in Barú. About ten […]

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Soccer lessons are life lessons as well

Academia de Fútbol Uvita (AFU)

Academia de Fútbol Uvita (AFU) La Academia de Fútbol Uvita (AFU) es una organización integral en Uvita que está decidida a ayudar a los niños locales, de 5 a 15 años, a través del fútbol […]

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DISCOVER THE SOUTH PACIFIC

Costa Ballena, located in the Osa Canton, is a region where the tropical forest meets the South Pacific Ocean, offering a unique natural environment. This area stretches from the Barú River in Dominical to the mouth of the Térraba River in Coronado, encompassing communities such as Dominical, Dominicalito, Uvita, Bahía, Ojochal, and Coronado.

One of its main attractions is Uvita Beach, located within the Marino Ballena National Park. This park stands out for the impressive natural formation known as the "Whale's Tail," a sandbank that stretches 2,296 meters in length and 2,800 meters in width, making it the third-largest in the world. At low tide, visitors can walk to the edge of this formation, enjoying spectacular views and an unforgettable experience.

Costa Ballena combines natural beauty, biodiversity, and picturesque communities, establishing itself as a prominent tourist destination in Costa Rica.

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The Best Time to Travel to the South Pacific
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