MAGAZINE
THE MAGAZINEEmergency 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 […]
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
By Susie Atkinson y Ellen HoelThe 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 with […]
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 […]
