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Ballena Tales Magazine and Travel Guide contain everything you need to know about Costa Ballena and Osa in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. They also include information about tours, local artists, events, and Hotel and Restaurant.

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Ballena Tales is an essential free digital magazine in Costa Rica, valid for travelers, residents, and investors covering Costa Ballena in the Canton of Osa in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. It is a fully bilingual, bi-monthly, and full-color digital magazine.

The magazine introduces the reader to the life of the local community, with interviews of pioneers, writers, and artists, as well as extensive information on restaurants, hotels, experiences, natural attractions, and wildlife of the South Pacific of Costa Rica.

We are not just a magazine; each edition (print and digital) is linked to a robust web platform; the editions are published online, and the advertorials are included in our blog and the brand in the commercial directory. We also add links to the advertising company's website and social networks. At this time, the openings of digital publications in all their expressions exceed 80 thousand openings, and the advertised brands have a global reach.

We have a loyal audience of over 8,000 readers in the South Pacific's Costa Ballena region who will view your news in each printed edition.

We prioritize our readers' satisfaction by delivering a variety of engaging content while showcasing the value of our advertisers' brands.

Fresh At The Feria: Salt - Osa, Uvita, Costa Ballena - Ballena Tales

Fresh At The Feria: Salt

~ by Luba NikolayevSalt, the magical ingredient that makes flavors come alive, was once called “White Gold” by the Romans and for good reasons. Every cell in our body needs salt to function, and giving the body […]

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Keep your Distance… - Osa, Uvita, Costa Ballena - Ballena Tales

Keep your Distance…

by Vet. Fernando Riera S.The skunk is always associated to its penetrating and fetid smell, as well as the Pepe le Pew cartoons, the Casanova skunk from the 1950s. The skunk’s “perfume” is its defense method against predator […]

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Scorpions

~ by Cesar Barrio AmorósWe live in a natural environment that has been modified for some time. Luckily, there is still native fauna living here and sharing space with us (animals do it reluctantly, though). Many of […]

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Sibu’s beer

~ by Carlos LeónHere in Uvita, capital of Costa Ballena, in Costa Rica’s South Pacific, there is a very special place called Sibu Restaurant and Coffee House. Mariana and Atila, its owners, are craft beer lovers and wanted […]

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They gave it all up… - Osa, Costa Ballena, Uvita - Ballena Tales

They gave it all up…

~ by Dagmar ReinhardThey gave it all up……and made it happen when they recently moved to Costa Rica with their family. Shopi still remembers that moment, 13 years ago, when he made a decision to change his […]

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Admirando animales silvestres a distancia - Osa, Costa Ballena, Uvita

Observing Wild Animals from a Distance

~ by Ella HookAt the Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, a community of people work hard to ensure the health, happiness, and safety of animals of all species like turtles, squirrels, and monkeys. There is a foundational respect for the […]

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Ant-Opia

~ by Perry GladstoneOf all the creatures in the jungle, it’s the tiny, mysterious ghost ants (Tapinoma melanocephalum) I am most impressed with. Appearing out of nowhere, no other creature seems to find food faster (while they love sugar, […]

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Pura Vida Restaurant

The Pura Vida! Restaurant and Bar at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel and Spa provides the perfect place to spend a sunny day or end a relaxing evening. The surrounding gardens are a paradise for birders and a naturally beautiful backdrop to enjoy a freshly prepared meal, or to make a day of it enjoying pool, beautiful mountain and ocean views.

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GGreen Leaf Realty, a boutique real estate company

Green Leaf Realty, a boutique real estate company

At Green Leaf, we are cognizant that, throughout the world, there are only a handful of very special places that are destined, over time, to become truly spectacular communities. We feel that Dominical carries this destiny, and we intend to be an integral part of its responsible growth and development.

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