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The Magazine Ballena Tales

 
Everything you need to know about Costa Ballena and Osa in the South Pacific of Costa Rica can be found here. You can discover local artists in the Art & Culture section. If you are looking for information about tides, whale watching tour, learning the art of surfing and surfboards, you will find everything you need in the Surfing category. We are here to help you!
 
Discover the wonders of Costa Ballena and navigate further to find everything you need to know.
If you are from here or have been here before, you can follow everything that has happened in the meantime. Past events and everything about upcoming events can be found in the Events section. The History & Milestones section also provides information on historical events.
 
And keep your eyes open for reports on exciting initiatives and new articles on the website. We will continue to provide you with useful information, exciting articles, and everything else you need for your trip to the Costa Ballena. Visit our site regularly to keep up to date with what's happening on the Costa Ballena.
 
Ballena Tales Magazine and Travel Guide,  has been in existence since 2008 and in addition to our informative website, we also publish a printed magazine every two months. The special feature is that all articles are printed in both Spanish and English so that we can offer a perfect service to locals and tourists alike.  You can find these magazines either in our office in Uvita or at our numerous partners along the Costa Ballena.
 
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Seizures

~ by Dr. Fernando Riera S. Seizures or convulsions are the result of abnormal activity of the brain, in which neurons experience an imbalance in excitatory and inhibitory signals. As a result, they produce an […]

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Fast Living in Paradise

Fast Living in Paradise ~ by Perry Gladstone Things grow here fast: Plants, trees, dogs, my nails. Especially now in green season, it’s an explosion of life, consumption, and re-birth. Energy changing from one form […]

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Costa Rica a Privileged Nation

Costa Rica is a privileged nation, thanks to its location, its vast natural richness, and the human warmth that distinguishes Costa Ricans; this is why it was named “The Happiest Place on Earth”. ~ Por […]

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Coconut Milk

This column promotes a healthy lifestyle by showcasing locally grown products easily found at nearby famers markets. In this edition, we will be highlighting the benefits of coconuts and how to make coconut milk.  ~ […]

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Kakü means hospitality

~ by Carlos León Kakü means hospitality in Cabécar language (Kabekwa) The Cabécares are a Costa Rican autochthonous ethnic group. They are one of the most culturally diverse societies in Costa Rica because they still […]

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Blue Ecologic Flag for Ojochal

~ by Carlos León A sunny morning was the gorgeous setting of a very special celebration that took place in the community of Ojochal, in Costa Ballena. That day, the Ecological Blue Flag was officially raised at the entrance of […]

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Interdisciplinary Professional Group

~ by Abogado & Notario Eduardo Abarca Lawyer and Notary – National and International Business Legal Consultant.* Law firm transparency is a fundamental issue. I met all the necessary requirements to be accepted on the list “Attorneys […]

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Sisterhood for the Soul

~ by Dr. Carrie Chmielewicz A Harvard study shows that women who have close female friendships are staying healthier and happier as they age. Is sisterhood the most powerful force for a woman’s health? In many cultures, women live as a community of sisters; […]

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When I Grow Up!

~ by Shawnell Parker I heard a puppy and a kitten having a conversation the other day. “When I grow up, I want to run really fast with the big dogs and bark really loud instead of squeaking […]

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