MAGAZINE
THE MAGAZINERincón 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 […]
Forging Wings and Expanding Horizons
Learning how to care for the environment, learning English, communicating with other countries and cultures through the Internet, promoting artistic creativity, drug prevention, and healthy leisure activities are the pillars of the new stage the […]
Feng La Acupuncture
The Feng La Acupuncture is a noninvasive method without needles. This technique is well tolerated by elderly people whose skin is thinner, children, diabetics, and people with belonephobia (fear of sharp objects).
Never miss the opportunity of going for a walk
The famous slogan “the dog is man’s best friend” is based on the dog’s positive responses towards his master. They are well known for their absolute loyalty, for their unconditional companionship through the good and […]
Living in Costa Ballena, my understanding of wellness
All about Health, Wellness, and Beauty, collectively; they are among the top if not the top reasons expats move to Costa Rica, and certainly is responsible…
Shen Therapy
“I will be forever grateful for the article detailing Eugene’s work published in the Ballena Tales Magazine #31; it caught my eye, triggering my healing process,” a client´s testimony. Our bodies are covered by a substance […]
Oscar is weaving his way through life
We met 25-year-old Oscar Castro Jimenez at El Rincon de Uvita. He received us with a big smile. Oscar does not speak nor hear; he has been deaf since childhood. In spite of it, He has developed outstanding […]
The Borucans' dream came true with the arrival of the stone spheres
The residents of Boruca (Buenos Aires of Puntarenas) described the return of the three cultural stone spheres as a gift the National Museum decided to lend them to the village. Under the custody of the […]
Restaurant Villas Gaia
Gourmet Restaurant 1km north of Ojochal, Costa Rica + (506) 2786-5044 Contemporary Cuisine & Latin Flavors Contemporary Cuisine & Latin Flavors! Building upon years of experience, the restaurant at Villas Gaia has built a unique, […]
Hotel Villas Gaia
Bungalow Hotel Restaurant, spa, private tours 1km north of Ojochal, Costa Rica Your homebase to discover the Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica! A Refined Jungle Adventure Named after the Greek Goddess […]
Volunteering in Costa Rica
Around the world, and especially in Costa Rica, volunteering is widespread. Every year hundreds, if not thousands of volunteers come to help protect the flora and fauna of this beautiful country. Costa Rica is a […]
Questions and answers: The turtle project in Carate, Peninsula de Osa
Not long ago, I met an impressive young woman: Kembly Jazmín Bejarano Montero is only 24 years old and looks like a petite little girl – however, talking to her, one realizes her deep insights […]
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel and Spa
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel and Spa The boutique hotel offers all services and facilities for a perfect beach, adventure and nature vacation. Enjoy fine dining at the gourmet restaurant, relax by the bar, enjoy swimming […]
How Do We Get To Boruca? South Pacific Costa Rica, indigenous culture
Throughout the year, but especially in December, there are many events and festivals in the village of Boruca. The directions below will take you straight to this beautiful village where you can experience a world […]
First Ethno-Tourism Festival
Boruca – December 14th, 2013 “Since ancient times, the drums, shells and flutes are typical instruments played along the chanteys representing our Brunca spirituality and joy.” Ismaël González Rojas is the president of CATORBRU (Chamber […]
From Essence to Wisdom
Article written by Priscilla In Boruca, medicine is a vital element of the culture; it is global and intuitive. The acquired knowledge has been passed from generation to generation, mainly from mother to daughter. Even […]
So Cagru
“Wise Warrior Woman” So = wise mature woman – cagru = warrior Doña Lourdes Rojas Frasser is an educator, trainer of trainers, president of the Association of Indian tourism, and a mother to four children. […]
The Traditional Rice Tamales Made in Boruca
Every year in Boruca, tamales are prepared for the holidays. Doña Josefa Maroto, also called Chepita, has the hardy bijagua leaves (calathea lutea) prepared and ready to use; they replace the plantain leaves traditionally used […]
The Traditions of the Kabru^rojc
Mysterious beings [singlepic id=2257 w=200 h=333 float=left]From time immemorial, the Boruca tribe has practiced ceremonies and rituals dedicated to the gods of nature. With the arrival of the spanish invaders, our ancestral villages lost many […]
Where Swimmers Train
The only semi-Olympic swimming pool in the South Pacific The Hotel Mar y Selva Ecolodge, located on the heights of Ballena, has extraordinary views of the vast ocean and the Three Sisters Island. If you […]
Kids Love Donkeys
Enrique Murillo, alias El Flaco, who has been living in Uvita for the last 15 years, just achieved another life-goal with the support of the Germinator Project (Proyecto Germinadora) and other institutions such as INA, […]
Work the Soil: An Ancestral Tradition
I think all Ticos have a relative, friend, or neighbor who has a farm and cultivates the land. But how many of us have participated in any agricultural activity? Better yet, we can ask ourselves, […]
The 3R's
Part 1 How to reduce or change our environmental impact in easy and creative ways Most of us have heard of the three R’s – reduce, reuse and recycle – but we don’t always consider […]
Rural Tourism in Playa Hermosa
The community of Playa Hermosa is located on the hills of the Pacific coastal rainforest, just a few hundred meters from the well-known beach of Playa Hermosa. In this community of agricultural origins, you will […]
Kayaking at the Marino Ballena National Park
Víctor, the Uvita Adventure Tours manager, offers mountain-bike, kayak and boat tours. We decided to go for a kayak tour through the spectacular marine park at Bahía Uvita. We met at the beach where we […]
Come to Celebrate Christmas with The Happy Ant
Once upon a time, there were two little ants, highly respected in their colony, they are tenacious, hard workers and very sociable. Their contribution to the community has been highly acknowledged by everyone. However, these […]
Ayurveda
When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need. – Ayurvedic Proverb Ayurveda is often referred to as the “sister” science of Yoga; it was born […]
An Army is Protecting our Forests
Ants are social insects with highly organized communication and coordination skills destined to attack and defend. Out of the 10,000 species of ants in the world, most of them inhabit the tropical forests, creating colonies of thousands […]
Reel Good Times!
So if you’ve ever dreamt of catch and release or catch and then cooking it up for dinner! Sports Fishing, Reel Good Times! – Marea Alta South Pacific Travel Guide, Costa Rica
