Costa Ballena Guide, Osa, Costa Rica Free Digital Magazine and Travel Guide
Costa Ballena is where the forest meets the South Pacific Ocean in the Osa Canton. It comprises the area from the Barú River, crossing the bridge at Dominical to the mouth of the Térraba River in Coronado.
The area includes the following small towns: Dominical, Dominicalito, Hermosa Beach, San Josecito, Uvita, Bahía, Ballena, Ojochal, and Coronado.
Visit Uvita Beach at Marino Ballena National Park, the famous Whale’s Tail, with a length of about 2296 feet and a width of 820 feet; it is the world’s third-largest sandbank. During the low tide, you can walk to its very end.
Discover the wonders of Costa Ballena, and keep browsing to learn all you need to know about Costa Rica vacations in the South Pacific Region.
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Ballena Tales is a digital and interactive magazine and travel guide covering Costa Ballena in the Osa Canton and the South Pacific region of Costa Rica. On this site, you will find helpful information such as what to do, services, experiences, natural attractions, wildlife, tide charts, events, restaurants, and hotels in Costa Ballena, Osa, and the South Pacific of Costa Rica.
Our editorial priority is to satisfy our readers by publishing attractive content and highlighting the value of our advertisers' brands. The magazine, available in digital and print formats, highlights the local community. We collaborate free of charge with positive community initiatives and environmental organizations. It also includes interviews with pioneers, writers, and artists from the South Pacific region of Costa Rica.
The magazine goes beyond traditional print publications. Each issue, whether print or digital, is part of a robust digital ecosystem. Issues are accessible online, advertorials are featured on our blog, and brands are listed in the business directory on our website. The ads also include links to the advertising companies' websites and social media profiles.
The digital version has a worldwide reach with tens of thousands of opens. The print edition has a dedicated readership of more than 8,000 readers in the South Pacific Costa Ballena region. According to a study conducted in hotels, restaurants, pharmacies, offices, rental houses, supermarkets, and other places, the average readership for the print version was 2.3 local readers and 18 visitors per issue, totaling approximately 142,000 readers. This result corresponds to the printing of seven thousand copies per year.
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Greetings from beautiful Drake Bay 2020!
I am a native of Drake Bay and have been a licensed Captain for over 20 years. We employ two full-time mates who are great fishermen and take care of our clients´ needs while they are on the boat. We have clients from professionals to families with children who have never fished before. We love teaching people how to fish and showing off our beautiful local waters.

PRICING YOUR HOME – RE/MAX We Sell Paradise
At RE/MAX We Sell Paradise, our goal is to work with you to achieve a “right-price” for your home. We will prepare a comprehensive market analysis for your property, looking for the final sales price of similar properties that have sold in your neighborhood, taking market increases into account. We will closely examine where your home differs from these properties and adjust accordingly.

Three Reasons Why You Should Move To Costa Rica
The sensational natural environments and the laid back vibe of Costa Ricans makes this country a regular on ‘top 10 best’ on travel and lifestyle lists. People who visit quickly understand why people here report being some of the happiest in the world.

CABYS – Catalog of Goods and Services, 2nd part
First of all, we will remind you, What is Cabys? It is an official list of codes for mandatory use in electronic receipts to standardize the details of the goods and services traded.

Platelet-rich Plasma
The treatment with Platelet-rich plasma can be repeated according to the requirements of your skin. Some application strategies recommend one application every month for three months, others one or two a year. The important thing is to assess the condition at the beginning of treatment and thus determine your needs.

Cuna del Angel Hotel
Why the name Cuna del Angel Hotel? It is because I believe in Angels, and my guests should feel like in a cradle, safe, taken care of and pampered, forgetting their problems.

Sustainable Finance: A New Approach
Sustainable Finance: A New Approach. Today, faced with the environmental challenge, the interests of citizens, consumers, businesses, and Finance seem to be aligning in an unprecedented.

Steve’s Supermarket
Steve´s Supermarket & Delicatessen, this beautiful and nicely presented convenience store will cover all your needs. All in one, there is an exquisite Deli department and a well-equipped supermarket.

The Beehive Restaurant
Owner of Beehive Restaurant Michael Allen created a little paradise for his friends and customers. Locals love the place, amidst tropical vegetation with palm trees, bougainvilleas, and well-manicured landscaping.

PLAZA BAHIA MOANA, Uvita close to Marino Ballena Park
PLAZA BAHIA MOANA opens its doors in Uvita, on the main road to the National Marino Ballena National Park, Ballena street.

“And love passes through the stomach”!
This quote, perhaps the initial one, can be found in a 1928 etiquette book “The Completed Adam”. It was written by tennis player, writer, and author Paula von Reznicek and her husband. In it, they mention: “And love passes through the stomach”! Wherever the quote comes from, we agree that love for Costa Rica runs through the stomach!

Catalog of Goods and Services (Cabys)
What is Cabys?
It is an official list of codes for mandatory use in electronic receipts to standardize the details of the goods and services traded.

Fast and agile Tiger ratsnakes: puffing but not bluffing
Fast and agile are the two words for describing the beautiful tiger ratsnakes (Spilotes pullatus). This name refers to their distinctive black and yellow tiger-like pattern.

The Crystal Floor: Discovering the wonderful underwater biodiversity
Caño Island, a beautiful biological reserve 20 km off of the South Pacific coast of Costa Rica, is a biodiversity hotspot. Hosting the highest diversity of corals of the Pacific of Costa Rica,

‘Coffee Under Sail: An Alternative Shipping Option’
Designed with ecological intention, the company behind the flagship of Costa Rica – SAILCARGO INC. – aims to not only build ships and sail cargo but influence the surrounding community at home and each port of call positively

What has DAWG been doing during the Restrictions?
DAWG Needs Your Help? DAWG wants to continue doing these clinics, but we are getting low on funds. You can make a donation using our US PayPal account, and since DAWG also has non-profit status

Humidity affects the Structures of your Construction
At this time of year, we have the most significant amount of rain in our country, which could cause humidity problems. Due to this, the constructive structures are more affected by the aesthetic point of view by the appearance of…

Rejuvenation of the Contour of Mouth and Lip
There are different treatment options for Rejuvenationof of the mouth and lips. These include rejuvenating the area with botulinum toxin type A, implants, dermal fillers, microneedles, Plasmage, fat injection, and platelet-rich plasma.

Hello from beautiful Drake Bay, Costa Rica
When you come to our amazing country, you have many diverse locations and activities to choose from. If your primary objective is to experience nature and wildlife, the Southern Pacific coast is the place to be. More specifically, Drake Bay has world-class sport fishing,,snorkeling, scuba diving, and hiking in an unspoiled pristine setting.

Ocean View Property vs. Mountain and Jungle View Property
Many clients I work with automatically assume they want a property with an expansive ocean view. Many ex-pats who have lived here a while aren’t quite so sure.

Taking Refuge in the Tranquil Costa Ballena
Our tranquil yet robust Costa Ballena communities cover the many essentials needed for everyday life. Anything you want to accomplish can be done in an environment that will have you feeling energized and enthralled.

Aprisco La Hortensia – A Healthy Tale of Goats
During the year’s driest season, the goats live in a kind of hotel with several bedrooms and areas where the little ones can play, and the adults practice their jumps and rub their horns.

ADMINISTRATING ASSOCIATION OF THE COMMUNAL AQUEDUCT UVITA AND BAHIA
In the mid-eighties, the community of Uvita organized and began the construction of an aqueduct. It was not until October 2, 1998, that our ASADA was constituted through an…

Lizeth Quirós, Ballena Bistro´s Smile
She started working at the Ballena Bistro as the right hand of the owner and chef Anja Sonnenberg. When Anja decided to seek other horizons,Liz grasped the opportunity
DISCOVER THE SOUTH PACIFIC
Costa Ballena includes the three towns Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal.
They have much to offer, from yoga retreats, surfing competitions, and culinary events to a nature walk in the jungle. The tropical climate of the South Pacific of Costa Rica and the happiness of its people make the great atmosphere in bars and restaurants to enjoy a good meal, a cold beer, and generally a pleasant evening.
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The South Pacific paradise of Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places in the country. Ballena Tales is always there to help. Whether it's finding transportation or a good spa in the area, we know how to reach them or where to find them! By browsing through our Services Section, you can learn more about the services Costa Ballena offers. READ MORE:
Costa Ballena offers you the best surfing conditions: Sunshine almost every day, big waves, and a laid-back atmosphere and lifestyle. Dominical has specially developed into a real surfers' paradise.
The tides chart is one of the favorite pages of our visitors. It is essential to know the ideal time to visit the whale tail at the Marino Ballena National Park, and also useful for lovers of sports fishing and surfing. READ MORE: