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 chartseventsrestaurants, 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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Here you have some tips in case you go through the unpleasant experience of losing your cell phone. The first tip is prevention: Always be aware of where your cell phone is, keep it on […]

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Dominical eXtreme Games 2013

In a town famous for its big waves and adventurous locals it seemed only natural that Dominical would have its first annual X-games. Hosted by Jen Brummer, owner of Tortilla Flats, the Extreme Games included […]

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Neotropical Bird Snake

New residents of Costa Ballena are slowly getting used to sharing the space with the original inhabitants.Human newcomers, whether ticos or foreigners, most likely have found more than one snake either in their gardens, homes, […]

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Following the Jaguar’s Tracks

The jaguar was one of the most important animals in the brunkajc culture; its predator’s characteristics made it a creature full of history, myth, and legend. The durij zuquia or shaman believed that the jaguar […]

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The Gift of Rain

“Some people feel the rain, others just get wet” – Bob Marley Living in the city, I unconsciously used to consider rain as an obstacle to executing my daily plans. But rain is essential, all […]

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Dominical

All Natural Beauty and Local Flavor! Dominical is the first beach and the gateway to Costa Ballena. This very well known little town has a relaxed atmosphere, and it is a real surfer’s paradise. Dominical’s […]

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Ojochal

We call Paradise our Backyard Ojochal is named after the “Ojoche” tree, also known as the tree of life, as you can use it from root to leaf. Just 15 years ago, one would not […]

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Are Organic Products Healthier?

The requirements and controls to become a producer of organic crops are very demanding. One of them is zero-pollution in the ground, which means the producer has to start working with natural methods such as […]

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Fresh Coconut Ceviche

Very easy to make, original recipe for fresh Coconut Ceviche. Adding coconut to this tropical delicacy is a natural thing to do because it balances the marinade’s acidity.

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Ojoche

The Ojoche (Brosimum alicastrum) is a tree native to the Americas. This tree can grow as tall as 40 meters and as wide as 1.5 meters in diameter. The Ojoche helped feed pre-columbine cultures as […]

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Papaya Flower Picadillo

The typical Foods and Beverages Contest was held in Palmar at the Cultural Heritage Center of the Ministry of Culture and Youth, where the winning recipe had to be original and unpublished. Attractive prizes drew […]

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Garden Party with a Twist

What happens when the best restaurants of Ojochal get together? Magic… It was a bright beautiful sunny day and everyone was all smiles. The atmosphere was relaxed and chatty, excitement filled the air. Over 200 […]

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5th Whales and Dolphins Festival 2013

It is already a tradition! In September, we celebrate the return of the humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Costa Ballena with the annual Whales and Dolphins Festival held at Parque Nacional Marino Ballena (the entrance […]

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Air Filter in Your Car

Its purpose is to protect the engine; it should not allow the access of contaminants like dust, moisture, bacteria, etc. into the incoming airflow. Therefore, it is of vital importance to keep it in good […]

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