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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Costa Rica: A Giant Example of Peace, Harmony, and Democracy

Costa Rica is a small country in terms of territory and considered “the Central American Switzerland”. It contains a wealth of richness in terms of weather, flora and fauna, culture and the “TICOS”, as we say here, and […]

More than a Chocolate Tour

~ by Annie DrakeCalling the Rancho Raíces tour a “Chocolate Tour” would be a severe understatement. It is so much more! We had a wonderful presentation with the owner Don German and his family to this 20 […]

Experiencing this Wondrous Pacific Zone

~ by Jeane BrennanThe rice fields dotting the Osa Peninsula are in the process of being harvested, and trucks hauling tons of palm oil fruit are seen every day heading to the processing plants. Oxen, huge and strong, […]

SUD: An Unconventional Restaurant

~ by Dagmar ReinhardThis place is quite big, well ventilated, has several levels, and is in a very lush garden. There is a lounge, a library, a multipurpose area, and a beautiful bar. You will definitely find your own […]

How to Spend more Time in a Hammock?

~ by Dagmar ReinhardTwo weeks before the Envision Festival, we picked Stephen Brooks up at the venue in Uvita. He was extremely busy coordinating between the different working-groups onsite, and mostly supervising the planting of an ever-growing forest of […]

Imagine Yourself Being “Pure Life!”

~ by John BisnerWhy do Costa Ricans use the term “Pura Vida” so often? The expression has been present in their feelings and language for the last 50 years. For the Ticos, the meaning of “pura vida” is […]

Fresh At The Feria: Salt

~ by Luba NikolayevSalt, the magical ingredient that makes flavors come alive, was once called “White Gold” by the Romans and for good reasons. Every cell in our body needs salt to function, and giving the body […]

Keep your Distance…

by Vet. Fernando Riera S.The skunk is always associated to its penetrating and fetid smell, as well as the Pepe le Pew cartoons, the Casanova skunk from the 1950s. The skunk’s “perfume” is its defense method against predator […]

Scorpions

~ by Cesar Barrio AmorósWe live in a natural environment that has been modified for some time. Luckily, there is still native fauna living here and sharing space with us (animals do it reluctantly, though). Many of […]

Sibu’s beer

~ by Carlos LeónHere in Uvita, capital of Costa Ballena, in Costa Rica’s South Pacific, there is a very special place called Sibu Restaurant and Coffee House. Mariana and Atila, its owners, are craft beer lovers and wanted […]

They gave it all up…

~ by Dagmar ReinhardThey gave it all up……and made it happen when they recently moved to Costa Rica with their family. Shopi still remembers that moment, 13 years ago, when he made a decision to change his […]

Admirando animales silvestres a distancia - Osa, Costa Ballena, Uvita

Observing Wild Animals from a Distance

~ by Ella HookAt the Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, a community of people work hard to ensure the health, happiness, and safety of animals of all species like turtles, squirrels, and monkeys. There is a foundational respect for the […]

Ant-Opia

~ by Perry GladstoneOf all the creatures in the jungle, it’s the tiny, mysterious ghost ants (Tapinoma melanocephalum) I am most impressed with. Appearing out of nowhere, no other creature seems to find food faster (while they love sugar, […]

South Pacific Costa Rica Real Estate

At South Pacific Costa Rica Real Estate, we are committed to helping you find the home of your dreams, land for your future development, or a lot to build..

Sibu Restaurant and Coffee House, Novelties in the menu

Sibu Restaurant and Coffee House In Uvita, is a restaurant that is much visited by locals and tourists. In this place, with a unique and charming atmosphere full of positive vibes, it is possible to…

Pura Vida Restaurant

The Pura Vida! Restaurant and Bar at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel and Spa provides the perfect place to spend a sunny day or end a relaxing evening. The surrounding gardens are a paradise for birders and a naturally beautiful backdrop to enjoy a freshly prepared meal, or to make a day of it enjoying pool, beautiful mountain and ocean views.

Green Leaf Realty, a boutique real estate company

At Green Leaf, we are cognizant that, throughout the world, there are only a handful of very special places that are destined, over time, to become truly spectacular communities. We feel that Dominical carries this destiny, and we intend to be an integral part of its responsible growth and development.

We Sell Paradise, Costa Rica Real Estate Services

You can trust WE SELL PARADISE will ensure the transaction is completed competently and professionally. As your REALTOR®, we will take care of all the details.

Osa Tropical Properties, Real Estate Costa Ballena Services

Osa Tropical Properties is your real estate specialist in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica (Costa Ballena). We are proud to be a local company with an expert team that is knowledgeable in all aspects of handling your real estate transaction in Costa Rica. The company has a history of more than twenty years of successful operation.