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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Mangrove Boat Tour on the Sierpe River Costa Rica
Kokopelli Tours offers Wildlife and Mangrove boat tour, Crocodile Night tours Special Birdwatching tours For any other tour you have dreamt of, just ask!
Kokopelli sierpe, amazing wildlife tour, mangrove tour
Kokopelli Tours is specialized in wildlife and mangrove tours for smaller groups, a minimum of two people, and adjust to the time you have available for their unique excursions.
The owner of Kokopelli Tours and longtime resident in Sierpe is Claudia Langguth from Germany. She speaks English, French, Spanish and German and can give you the best advice about this paradisaical part of the world.
Emergency Pet-Room – 2
By Dr.Fernando Riera S. Only emergencies Cel. 8730 8282 Cases of poisoning are usually accompanied by seizures, and they worsen when the nervous system is affected. When we find our pet poisoned and looking convulsive, […]
United by art – Richard Lee meets William Morales in Dominical
By Dagmar Reinhard Richard Lee Wendel is a successful professional trumpet player from New York. Many of us had the privilege of attending his powerful performances at Envision 2013 and 2014. Richard has toured the […]
Local guides graduated in First Aid and RCP in Uvita!
By Dagmar Reinhard Submitted by Instructor David Flores Segura Local tourist guides received a ten-week first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training endorsed by the National Learning Institution (INA). A emergency crew was created, and […]
Better safe than sorry! Dangerous Rip Currents
By Dagmar Reinhard Costa Ballena is proud to have two lifeguard towers, one in Dominical and the other at Playa Hermosa. This important service for our community is funded by local business and individuals making […]
The basilisk, the lizard that walks on the water
By César Barrios Amorós Photos by César Barrios Amorós Some name this reptile, Jesus Christ lizard, because it can run on water. In Costa Rica, it is known by other names such as cherepo, gallego, […]
Indigenous Tribes of Costa Rica
By Ellen Hoel Photos by Pam Capista Hidden within the beautiful rain forests, amazing wild life and gorgeous beaches of Costa Rica are communities of indigenous people who are descendants of the Mayans and Indians […]
The Blue Estuary
By Claudia Langguth Photos by Claudia Langguth The Blue Estuary (Estero Azul) is a manmade channel running from the Sierpe River to an end spot near Finca 6, the known location of the new Spheres´ […]
Finding a Common Ground
By Pilar Salazar* I love the humbleness and kindness in the eyes of the family I buy my fresh veggies from. It’s the same feeling I perceive when I spend time with my childhood friend […]
JUNE 15th- International Tree Day
From June 13th to 15th – the 5th annual Ojoche tree (brosimum alicastrum) celebration will take place. The ojoche is our Ojochal community’s identity symbol. Ojochal was named after the Ojoche tree, which used to […]
What is your favorite bird in Costa Ballena?
What is your favorite bird in Costa Ballena?By Susana GarciaAt the end of the summer, we say good-bye to beautiful migratory birds such as ospreys starting their journey back to their breeding grounds in North […]
Natural or living fences in Costa Rica
By Robert E. Rodgers Photos by Bobby Rodgers Living Fences are as happy to see the rain return as us humanoids. After our favorite canine friend, the living fence might be our most natural way […]
Cannonball Tree (Couroupita guianensis)
By Dagmar Reinhard During the Spheres´ Festival at the Palmar Sur Park, we were fortunate to admire and enjoy this evergreen tree, which is native to the tropical northern South America, Central America, and the […]
Art in a nut shell
By Dagmar Reinhard Juanita González Araya lives in Palmar Norte, everybody knows her as the coconut artist. In her outdoor’s garden, she creates art from coconut shells; some of her pieces are tropical animals such […]
Angels of the sea at Playa Hermosa
By Dagmar Reinhard Lifeguard Álvaro Cedeño Obando from Dominical, started his first ocean watches when he was 14 years old. He was already a good surfer in great shape when he was discovered by Matt […]
Emergency Pet-Room
By Dr. Vet. Fernando Riera S. Cel. 8730 8282 emergencies only Emergencies are situations requiring quick and immediate actions since every minute counts when it is about saving our pet’s life. First, we must calm […]
Teva Rafting Cup – Naranjo River
By Dagmar Reinhard May 29th – June 1st, 2014 – The winner will go to Brazil. Last March, the Dominical Adventures team represented the South Pacific in the National Rafting and Kayaking Competition, taking place […]
4th National Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Circuit, 2014
By Dagmar Reinhard Costa Rica Surfing Federation – Bahia Uvita – May 24, 2014 Stand up paddle surfing (SUP), is a relatively new sport in Costa Rica; it had its origins in Hawaii where it […]
Reserva Playa Tortuga
Reserva Playa Tortuga is a nonprofit biological research and education center formed in 2009 by members of the community (“neighborhood scientists”) and Costa Rican scientists. RPT aims to contribute to the field of biological research […]
"Art Heritage " Unreleased Art exhibition
During the months of April, May and June , the National Gallery will host one of the most important art exhibitions that have arrived in the country . Art lovers will be happy, and no […]
First Surf Tournament – HermOSA Beach 2014
By Dagmar Reinhard April 26th – 7 AM to 5 PM Enrolment: from 7 AM $ 15 the same day at the beach (25% of enrolments to benefit the Lifeguard Tower Beach Hermosa) Enrolment before […]
# hashtag
#lovecostaballena Have you ever asked yourself what a hashtag is? You may have seen the symbol presiding the word #Facebook or #Twitter. Get to know what they are and how they can be helpful for […]
From Perez Zeledon to Uvita walking!
From Aguas Buenas, Pérez Zeledón to Uvita – walking … By Nolan Campos My name is Nolan Campos; I am a doctor, and currently living in San José as well as my fiancée Laura Cordero. […]
Costa Ballena Women’s Network
Become a volunteer and get to know your community, language is not a barrier! By Leonie Ruhland Volunteering is the most fulfilling activity you can experience in this area. There are incredible projects to choose […]
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: