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# 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 […]
Swimming for Life
Who says mermaids do not exist? A mermaid “Swimming for Life” By Leonie Ruhland Renate Herberger, a German mermaid living in Canada, is taking the term “swimming for life” very seriously. For many years, she […]
ENVISION 2014
By Leonie Ruhland Ballena Tales joined the magic; it became part of the color, the passion, and the creativity. The 4th Envision festival, took place in the idyllic neighborhood of Uvita. Hundreds of envisionaries […]
Milking of the Murex snail at Ventanas Beach
The art of milking of the Murex snail has its origins in the 4th century B.C. Cleopatra used that procedure to dye in purple the sails of her boat.
Playa Hermosa – beaches of Costa Ballena
Playa Hermosa – one of the most beautiful and largest beaches of Costa Ballena By Andreas Reinschmidt Playa Hermosa, as the name suggests, is one of the most beautiful and largest beaches of Costa Ballena. […]
Sierpe Mangrove Tour
Mangrove Tour, you will be delighted observing the variety and abundance of wildlife and bird species. Squirrel, howler, and cappuccino monkeys, huge crocodiles
It´s About TIME
By Pilar Salazar A few days ago, I stopped everything I was doing and went for a run. I must admit I felt a little guilty about it. My ‘to-do-list’ was biglong, as it tends […]
So, I became Costa Rica’s lover
Eventually, I became Costa Rica’s lover. Though she has had many others,
Three very young ambassadors from Costa Ballena!
By Dagmar Reinhard Three very young ambassadors from Costa Ballena participated at the “NATIONAL SURF CIRCUIT 2014” in Nosara. Emily Anderson (10 years old) won the 2nd place in the Caribbean Classic groms division. She […]
New Lifeguard Tower at Playa Hermosa
By Dagmar Reinhard It was per initiative of Don Brian Nice, the source of many community-projects in Costa Ballena, that the new lifeguard tower in Playa Hermosa was built and recently inaugurated. Currently, it is […]
Surfers´ Paradise – the best beaches in Costa Ballena
By Leonie Ruhland In addition to the opening of the annual national competition (Circuito National de Surf), clearly every surfer is eager to hit the greatest waves on Costa Rica’s beaches. With the 4th Tournament […]
La Casa del Artista
By Dagmar Reinhard For him, to be mentioned is not important. He wants his work to be in the spotlight because it has a significant message, which has been carried from Costa Rica to every […]
Local Hangover (Goma) Remedies
By Trevor BrownCosta Ballena has some of the best parties in Costa Rica during the summer months. With multiple music festivals, the Craft Beer Fest, Envision and the Semana Santa Surf Classic, there is […]
United for Conservation
By Biologist Susana García Does the social and economic development of a country supposed to be always negative for the environment? Costa Rica is a country in full development, and by development, I mean something […]
Rincón de Uvita and the Nova Fitness Gym
Milton Lopez Monje has been the manager of the Rincón de Uvita Sports Center for the last five years. It is the largest and most comprehensive complex in the Osa Cantón. It features a FIFA […]
The archaeological Museum at Finca 6
In December 2013, Finca 6 Museum, located in the canton of Osa, was inaugurated by the President Ms. Laura Chinchilla, together with several ministers, the director of the National Museum, and Vice President Luis Liberman. […]
The skin – a body’s organ in close contact with the environment
The skin is one of the organs in the human body experiencing ongoing exposure to the environment. Living in a coastal area, with continuous exposure to the sun and frequent injuries, we should pay special attention to the areas exposed to ultraviolet radiations such as the face, neck, upper chest, lips, forearms, and back of the hands since they are the most affected.
Permaculture at Tom’s estate
There’s an incredible amount of brainpower going into a coherent system capable of supporting healthy living and eating. Tom Nagel, owner of Hotel Cuna del Angel, was not satisfied enough with a gluten-free restaurant which […]
Bodhi Shambala Yoga Center
A Place Of Tranquility And Awakening In A Small Costa Rican Community The words “Bodhi” and “Shambala” both originate in the ancient language of Sanskrit, and their essence is pursued by a yoga teacher and […]
Medicinal plant's tour
Our community of Playa Hermosa, introduced in the past edition of “Ballena Tales,” offers a wide variety of activities helping the visitor to get involved in the traditional Costa Rican way of life, and in […]
News from Kokopelli in Sierpe
You sure have heard of Sierpe? Definitely it is not just a place to catch a boat to depart to Drake´s Bay. However, Kokopelli has just informed us that there are now the new water taxis leaving every morning at […]
The waterfalls of St. Lucia – San Josecito
Hidden in the mountains of Uvita, are the St. Lucia waterfalls, a beauty not seen yet by many foreign eyes. However, Humberto Nuñez decided to create an opportunity for tourists who have a deep interest […]
