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.

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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When I Grow Up!

~ by Shawnell Parker I heard a puppy and a kitten having a conversation the other day. “When I grow up, I want to run really fast with the big dogs and bark really loud instead of squeaking […]

Anemia in pets

~ by Dr. Fernando Riera S. Anemia is a condition of the blood, in which the number of red cells is lower than normal. The most common causes are diseases, parasites, and autoimmunity. In puppies, anemia caused by […]

Love of Whale in Costa Rica

Regarding love of whale, as is usual on Earth, female whale is in charge of selecting their males

The Stone Spheres of Costa Rica’s South Pacific

~ by Luis Gutiérrez Galera Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, the magnificent Pacific Ocean, and an invaluable archaeological treasure, the southern region of Costa Rica stands out as an area of amazing beauty and characteristics that […]

Integrative Healthcare

~ by Lana Grier There is a growing number of people these days who are turning to a holistic way of getting their health and wellness needs met, in a more integrative way. By integrative, we mean they […]

Yoga Philosophy ~ Part III

~ by Pilar Salazar Bhakti & Jnana Yoga We continue our journey through the philosophy of yoga. Last time, we discussed Karma Yoga, and now we move on to two other branches of classic Yoga: […]

I Learned to Fly in my Dreams

~ by Perry Gladstone Swooping over landscapes, skirting treetops. As a young teenager, I negotiated with gravity and reveled in the freedom these visions afforded me. Recently, I learned to fly again; only this time, I was awake. The […]

Bebidas, Food and Beverages, cheese, meat, fish, liquor and tobacco stores

Lunch With Culture

~ by Susie Atkinson Want to experience something different? Try having lunch with our local native indigenous people, the Borucans. You can do this with a doable day trip to Boruca (see our website for directions, www.borucacostarica.org). The Borucans are mostly […]

Sloth: someone totally overcome by cuteness!

In the wild, under normal circumstances, a baby sloth will stay with its mother for about two years since it takes that long for the baby to learn how to feed itself.

The Lifeguards are Making the Beaches Safer Again!

~ by Nate Bright Have you noticed the shipping containers next to the lifeguard towers on Playa Dominical and Playa Hermosa? These represent a new way for the lifeguards to protect our beaches, but in a different way than […]

Adventures From Above

~ by Jack Ewing In 1996, at Hacienda Barú, we built a platform 32 meters above the ground at the top of an huge rainforest tree, and inaugurated the Canopy Platform tour. Even though it […]

Langka: A Very Special Dragon

~ by Roel De Plecker We proudly announce a very rare event that took place at the park: our Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) named Langka, the only one in Central America, laid her first eggs […]

Adventure in the Cerro Chirripó

The contrast between secondary forests and moorland proves that Cerro Chirripó has begun.

A Happy Ride to San Isidro

San Isidro in Pérez Zeledón is a world inside a new world in itself; like a Gaudí painting, larger than life, like a chameleon changing its colors during…

The Epic Conquest of Cerro de la Muerte

Improved travel conditions provided relief to the tired feet of new settlers who had proudly managed to conquer Cerro de la Muerte.

Life After 100 Years

~ by Oscar Brenes The Galapagos, an archipelago belonging to Ecuador, famous islands for the unique wildlife that inhabits it, are the basis for the study of the evolution of species by Charles Darwin. One of the iconic animals […]

Ain’t Misbehavin ’

Por Shawnell Parker Let’s talk about pet behavior. My husband had never had a cat when we Enough said. Now, dogs are a different story. We put great effort into teaching our dogs what is good behavior and […]

Prevention is the best strategy

~ by Freddy Miranda Castro Every holiday and weekend, after 4 pm, Costa Rica is in the safe hands of three important institutions: police department, fire fighters, and red cross. The police force includes 12,000 […]

The activity of Real Estate in Costa Ballena

The activity of Real Estate in Costa Ballena ~ by Abogado & Notario Eduardo Abarca Consultor Legal Empresarial Nacional e Internacional* The real estate activity is vital to our area, it is through the Responsible […]

Relaxing the Mind with Reiki

~ by Dr. Carrie Chmielewicz Physical, emotional and mental stress causes a lot of anxiety and chronic pain, including fibromyalgia, for many people. While treatments like chiropractic and massage help removing interference from the nervous […]

Bird watching

Texto & Foto: Douglas Trent San Josecito is a community in Uvita; it is located on Peninsula de Osa, and has the highest potential for bird watching tourism in Costa Rica. The forests and parks of San Josecito […]

Yoga Philosophy ~ Part II

~ by Pilar Salazar In the last article I talked about the roots of yoga and mentioned different types of Yoga that I will like to go over one by one. Let’s begin the journey with Karma […]

Distemper

~ by Dr. Fernando Riera S. This time we are going to discuss the impact of the Distemper virus; it is a contagious and serious viral illness, affecting numerous animals in our country and our community during the […]

What to do if we found a snake at home?

Texto & Fotos: Cesar Barrio Amorós All that inhabit in Costa Ballena enjoyed a privileged life in communion with nature. However, even nature lovers detest certain bugs, including spiders, large insects and especially snakes. But what to […]