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The Crystal Floor: Discovering the wonderful underwater biodiversity
Caño Island, a beautiful biological reserve 20 km off of the South Pacific coast of Costa Rica, is a biodiversity hotspot. Hosting the highest diversity of corals of the Pacific of Costa Rica,
‘Coffee Under Sail: An Alternative Shipping Option’
Designed with ecological intention, the company behind the flagship of Costa Rica – SAILCARGO INC. – aims to not only build ships and sail cargo but influence the surrounding community at home and each port of call positively
What has DAWG been doing during the Restrictions?
DAWG Needs Your Help? DAWG wants to continue doing these clinics, but we are getting low on funds. You can make a donation using our US PayPal account, and since DAWG also has non-profit status
Humidity affects the Structures of your Construction
At this time of year, we have the most significant amount of rain in our country, which could cause humidity problems. Due to this, the constructive structures are more affected by the aesthetic point of view by the appearance of…
Rejuvenation of the Contour of Mouth and Lip
There are different treatment options for Rejuvenationof of the mouth and lips. These include rejuvenating the area with botulinum toxin type A, implants, dermal fillers, microneedles, Plasmage, fat injection, and platelet-rich plasma.
Hello from beautiful Drake Bay, Costa Rica
When you come to our amazing country, you have many diverse locations and activities to choose from. If your primary objective is to experience nature and wildlife, the Southern Pacific coast is the place to be. More specifically, Drake Bay has world-class sport fishing,,snorkeling, scuba diving, and hiking in an unspoiled pristine setting.
Ocean View Property vs. Mountain and Jungle View Property
Many clients I work with automatically assume they want a property with an expansive ocean view. Many ex-pats who have lived here a while aren’t quite so sure.
Taking Refuge in the Tranquil Costa Ballena
Our tranquil yet robust Costa Ballena communities cover the many essentials needed for everyday life. Anything you want to accomplish can be done in an environment that will have you feeling energized and enthralled.
Aprisco La Hortensia – A Healthy Tale of Goats
During the year’s driest season, the goats live in a kind of hotel with several bedrooms and areas where the little ones can play, and the adults practice their jumps and rub their horns.
ADMINISTRATING ASSOCIATION OF THE COMMUNAL AQUEDUCT UVITA AND BAHIA
In the mid-eighties, the community of Uvita organized and began the construction of an aqueduct. It was not until October 2, 1998, that our ASADA was constituted through an…
Lizeth Quirós, Ballena Bistro´s Smile
She started working at the Ballena Bistro as the right hand of the owner and chef Anja Sonnenberg. When Anja decided to seek other horizons,Liz grasped the opportunity
Family Constellations, The Solution to the Enigma is Love
The goal of the constellations family is awakening our potential and find treasures within ourselves. To achieve this, we must put an order in our relationships and family ties.
Farmacias Ibarra – a whole family legacy
At Farmacias Ibarra, you will feel safe, with attentive staff, ready to serve you and attend to your concerns. More than products and medicines, we want to be your friends, answer your questions and take care of your health and that of your family.
WE BUILD WITHOUT DESTROYING!
Building without destroying is the watchword. The study of our environment is of utmost importance. so the contacts with the…
INMOLO & Innoceana
INMOLO & Innoceana AUTORA: Laura Vanopdenbosch Innoceana is an international Marine Conservation NGO. It has been working in the Pacific South of Costa Rica for the past two years. The team is composed of engineers […]
Informative Magazine and Travel Guide
Dear Reader of Ballena Tales Magazine:, World Tourism Day 2020 will celebrate Rural Development And for the first time, tourism is focused on providing opportunities outside of the big cities,
Repairing Metal Structures? Do it Yourself with Sherwin Williams
Products to finish are generally made of 100% water-based acrylic resin, such as the Sherwin Williams brand product “Direct to metal Water-based”
Mysterious Underwater Structure Discovered In The Pacific of Costa Rica
A mysterious underwater structure has been discovered in the Pacific 300 miles off the west coast of Costa Rica near Cocos Island
Different modern options for the rejuvenation of the face
There are different modern options available for the rejuvenation of the face. A surgical approach involves a blepharoplasty or eyelid lift…
Wild Animals Have Social Bubbles
For all three of these species, the boundary defines the limits of their“Social Bubbles.” All wild animals have some form of “Social Bubbles” and seldom…
El Mercado, a Virtual Market supporting rural entrepreneurship
Supporting rural entrepreneurship el Mercado and Pointing Market joined to build a Virtual Market with home delivery.
Ballena Tales Magazine achieves the PYMES (SME) certification
Ballena Tales Magazine achieves the PYMES (SME) certification, it has positioned itself as the richest information platform for the South Pacific of Costa Rica
The call of the whales at Marino Ballena National Park
It is a bright and beautiful morning when we set off to find the namesake of the Costa Ballena. Each of the visitors on the small boat unconsciously holds their breath to be able to follow any call of the whales
OSA, LIVING WITH THE ESSENCE OF NATURE
Living with the essence of nature. If you long to be one of the lucky ones who call Osa their home, I invite you to contact my office with any questions you have about how to make this irresistible idea a possibility for you, too.
THE COMMON POTOO King of Camouflage
The Common Potoo or staking bird (Nyctibius griseus) protected by its excellent camouflage spends the day resting at low altitude, sometimes even on fence posts
THE PATH OF THE TAPIR
Living in the Path of the Tapir is not only fascinating, but it is also a special privilege that I hope we all appreciate and work to perpetuate.
NEOTROPICAL BIRD SNAKES IMPRESSIVE EGG THIEVES
You can find the neotropical bird snakes or bird-eating snakes in the Costa Ballena. They are non-venomous snakes that are active during the day
The Art of Dinosaurs
Therapod and ceratopsid dinosaurs have been found! a mere 15 kilometers south of Uvita, in Ojochal! So far, we can see a Tyrannosaurus rex and the head of one of its prey species, a Triceratops
REPAIRING A DECK Do it yourself
I want to tell you that repairing a wooden deck that has been exposed to the elements is easier than it seems if we take the correct route when carrying out the project
THE MISTY MOUNTAINS
The mystic mountains, only 20 km away from the bustling shopping oasis of San Isidro, nestled in the Talamanca mountain range, lays the Cloudbridge Reserve. It extends up to 2600m along the foot of the Chirripo, the highest mountain in Costa Rica.
Dr. Ana a little dynamo of a doctor in a veterinary center
This dynamo of a doctor never stops learning and spends some of her non-working hours studying online veterinary and aviculture classes.
The Best Magazine.
We continually strive to be the best magazine in the South Pacific of Costa Rica, and we thank those customers who are choosing Ballena Tales Magazine as the means of print communication for their products.
The green-black poison frog, beautiful jewel of Costa Rica
The green-black poison frog, a beautiful jewel of Costa Rica tropical forest. Please protect them so that future generations can also appreciate them!
CATCH BIG YELLOW-FIN AND BIG-EYE TUNA DRAKE BAY
As more people fish for Tuna, the fish get smarter and more selective. However, because we are in such a remote location in Drake Bay, the fishing pressure here is virtually non-existent.
Stay healthy, stay hydrated!
Stay healthy, stay hydrated! By Beth Sylver Ginger Tea: This simple tea is delicious and refreshing Recipe: Put a large pot of water on the stove. Peel and thinly slice a 1 1⁄2 to a […]
Jungle sidewalks, a natural approach to landscaping
I appreciate the natural approach to infrastructure and landscaping, but when you are trying to sell or rent your home, the first impression is very important.
