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.

UVITA

OJOCHAL

SAN ISIDRO

SIERPE

GOLFO DULCE

Outdoor Activities Near Dominical

By Trevor Brown Dominical is a town that offers a diversity of outdoor activities within “walking distance,” which appeals to people seeking a life of simplicity. One’s quality of life increases with living a simpler […]

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Health & Wellness

RAK Random Acts of Kindness

By Pilar Salazar The other day I was talking to a friend who was concerned about the abuse of power and the painful situations happening on the other side of the hemisphere and how there’s […]

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Boruca Art, the Colors of Nature

By Susie Atkinson – Ellen Hoël Did you know that a great source for natural dyes can be found right in your own yard? Leaves, roots, nuts, flowers, barks, berries, lichen, and fungi are sources […]

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Pueblo Roots Initiatives

By Dagmar Reinhard Vida Auténtica “ Pueblo Roots Initiatives ” has started its first classes of 2015, and they are being held in Playa Matapalo and Platanillo. The number of participants signing up for the […]

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The Tree Ocelot or Margay Cat

By Vet. Fernando Riera S. The margay cat (Leopardus wiiedi) inhabits the mountains of Costa Ballena. The size of a domestic cat, it is relatively small in size (3.2 kg) when compared with other Costa […]

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Healthy Rivers in San Josecito

Osa Conservation is an NGO committed to research and nature protection (Non governmental Organization) of the Osa Peninsula. However, sometimes they go outside their mandate to facilitate workshops about water health. San Josecito is a […]

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Mavi Surf Hotel – Dominical

The owners of Mavi Surf Hotel, Massimiliano and Barbara are from Chiavari, a picturesque Italian town in the province of Genoa. They studied at the same school and dated for a couple of months. Fifteen […]

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The value of a view

By Robert E. Rodgers Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so it is said. Visually pleasing is a lot better than being exposed to boring images, in person or on the screen. In […]

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A Paradise for Whales and Surfing

by Cheme Costa Ballena in the South Pacific of Costa Rica has become one of the favorite areas for domestic and foreign tourists, thanks to whales watching and our charming beaches. Playa Colonia was acknowledged […]

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God knows best!

I believe the best lessons yoga provides are the ones that teach you to live a better life. This specific insight came from my recent trip to India. I learned that India could change you, […]

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Scarlet Macaws

By Claudia Langguth The Scarlet Macaw or lapa, as we call it in Costa Rica, is one of the world’s biggest parrots. It is about 80 cm long, and its span width is more than […]

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Maranta, the Tapir

By Dagmar Reinhard At the early age of three-years, Saulo Gutiérrez started studying music at the Sinfónica Nacional in San José. For 10 years, he received classes and now at the age of 19, he […]

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About Pineapple Tours

In 2006, Nego (Manuel Mora) from beautiful Dominical and Rachel Wirostek from New York started their venture Pineapple Kayak Tours and SUP. Both are avid kayakers, stand up paddlers, and nature lovers. They want to […]

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