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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Infant Privilege in Dominical

What in some countries is perceived as a basic service for the children’s community, in Costa Rica can become a privilege. Privilege because many people struggle to obtain it and give up on the road, […]

FUEGO COFFEE ROASTING CO, top quality fresh houseroasted coffee

Fuego Coffee Roasting Co. is an extension of Fuego Brew always moving forward, the brewery has branched into another realm of flavors to heighten your senses

The Herbalist from China Kichà

Albín Miguel Garro Sánchez is a native herbalist of the small town of China Kichà in the mountains of La Amistad, Pérez Zeledón. For generations, the family of twelve brothers cultivates the land of their […]

United for sharks

United for sharks? When we tell people that in Costa Rica shark meat is legally sold in supermarkets, people are baffled. “But how? Isn’t Costa Rica so famous for environmental protection, green energy, and so […]

Drake Bay, incredible beaten path destination for sportfishing in Costa Rica

Drake Bay, incredible beaten path destination for sportfishing in Costa Rica. Fish Drake Bay has two boats to choose from for all budgets, and we welcome all fishermen from children to professionals. Check out TripAdvisor as we remain the #1 sportfishing tour for Drake Bay.

The Sparrow, Permissive Adoptive Mothers

Permissive Adoptive Mothers A few weeks ago, while cooking, I heard in the garden a sharp, loud, demanding, and continuous “peep” that seemed to ask for constant attention. Without hesitation, I went out with my […]

Gezeiten, Tide Charts South Pacific, Travel Guide Costa Rica January 2021

Tide Charts South Pacific Costa Rica

The tide charts is important to know what is the ideal time to visit the whale tail, it is useful also for lovers of sportfishing and surfing…

Family Traditions in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is full of many beautiful family traditions for all the different holidays. The family is the number one priority in this country and something for which I have immense respect.

The Costarican Hognosed Pitvipers

The genus Porthidium or Hognosed pitvipers in Costa Rica are represented by four species. Two of them are endemic, the White-tailed Hognosed Pitviper and the Costa Rican Hognosed Pitviper.

Building CEIBA – Progress at the Jungle Shipyard

SAILCARGO INC. is a carbon-negative marine freight company building the first traditional wind-powered ship here in Costa Rica. In around two years, the Ceiba will transport 350 tons of coffee, cacao, and other goods from Central America to the United States and Canada.

A Journey Towards Organics

A Journey Towards Organics Meet Miliki Lopez Mendez, a graduate of Vida Autenica’s organic agriculture program, and one of our founding vendors at Feria Tinamaste. Thirty-five years ago, Miliki was working on a conventional agricultural […]

Plasmage New Non-surgical rejuvenation

Plasmage has revolutionized aesthetic medicine by offering new non-surgical treatment options. This new technology, like many others, is available in Costa Ballena.

Mini Monsters with an Incredible Digestive System

What looks like a miniature pre-historic monster (1 to 2 kilos), is listed by Guinness Book of World Records as the world´s fastest lizard. It will eat almost anything from fruit to juveniles of its own species, and is commonly found in the Costa Ballena.

New Shareholders Registration Law

Among others, a recent change in tax legislation created an obligation where every Costa Rican company or corporation must declare to the Central Bank of Costa Rica who its shareholders are. The company representative must file a sworn declaration and obtain a digital signature authorization.

Fridays: EcoFeria in Dominical

Every Friday, the EcoFeria takes place at the Patron`s restaurant. It is a space to get to know local farmers and produce and meet people from all over the world, who promoted eco-friendly and small businesses in the area.

December 2019, the Nutcracker Ballet in the South Pacific of Costa Rica

Happy Feet Ballet & Performing Art present the magical performance of the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker Ballet in the South Pacific of Costa Rica

The Sports Adventure in the Heart of Osa

From December 13 to 20, 2019, La Saharienne will venture into the heart of Osa. For the first time in Costa Rica, a great 100% feminine and supportive multisport event will take place. It is a sport and human adventure out of the ordinary. For a week, the 70 women’s teams of two members will tackle tests in the disciplines: trail, mountain bike, canoe, bow and arrow, and ax throwing.

Draft Brewery in Dominical Costa Rica Wins a Gold Medal in 2019

From the beginning, the draft brewery Fuego Brew Co. in Dominical Costa Rica has dreamed of having an award-winning beer. This year 2019 the dream became a reality.

South Pacific Costa Rica Magazine and Travel Guide, La Saharienne

Sports-Adventure–Solidarity is the motto of La Saharienne, and Puerto Cortés will be its headquarters. In a few weeks, we will be receiving French athletes ready to compete in the South Pacific.

Amazing Whale Watching tour 2020, Marino Ballena Park

The waters surrounding Marino Ballena National Park are ideal for whale watching tour, as the clear, deep blue water allows for easy viewing.

Remaining in balance

Practicing a lot of one particular sport can lead to muscle generation in the areas of frequent use, leaving other parts of your body left to compensate. For example, surfers build most of their muscle in the upper body, lacking relative leg strength. For cyclists, legs get most of the workout, and the opposite can occur.

The Chirripo Valley

Taking a walk through this place not only recharges you with good energy and happiness, but it is also a gift for the soul to appreciate such beautiful views. The diversity in attractions is fascinating. You can enjoy from the newly opened Butterfly Kingdom, fresh trout, hot springs, Swiss cheeses, chocolate factory, to delicious artisan bread. Restaurants offer unique cuisine, hotels, trails and birdwatching.

Laughter is the best medicine

I remember one of my first was experiences with an ATM here. The ATMs are, naturally, in Spanish, and this made doing something simple like withdrawing money complicated. One day I entered the booth to use the ATM to take out 160,000 colones. My first problem was, and sometimes still is, was entering all those zeros!

Mindfulness

Just take a deep breath, actively concentrate and put all our senses alert to discover these light life partner. Appreciate their teachings and let us be surprised by their intelligence.