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The Moringa “Tree of Life,”
The moringa, called Tree of Life, grows four to five meters high, and the roots, leaves, seeds, fruits, flowers, bark, and pods offer many medicinal benefits. by Guillermo García Moringa: science has confirmed its favorable […]
Believing in the“Impossible”Makes Miracles “Possible”
by Dagmar Reinhard Jazmín is eleven years old; her life changed dramatically when she was only three. Today, thanks to the help of a small group of people, she has been reunited with her parents. […]
Spheres – The Diquís Archaeological Sites are World Heritage
By Francisco Corrales Ulloa, ArchaeologistMuseo Nacional de Costa RicaPhotos by Museo Nacional de Costa Rica In June 2014, several archaeological sites’ housing stone spheres within the Canton of Osa in Costa Rica were declared World […]
Respect the Elders
by Robert E. Rodgers The theme of this issue of Ballena Tales is the spheres located at and around Palmar Sur down here in our neck of the woods. I was given the task of […]
The Floor Loom
by Ellen Hoel and Susan Atkinson About two years ago, Susan Atkinson (Pacific Edge Cabins in Dominicalito) built a floor loom for Doña Marina and her group of Borucans weavers, Artesanos Naturales. The idea of […]
Ding Repair in Costa Ballena
by Trevor Brown Whether you are a professional surfer, or just a beginner, there comes a time when your surfboard needs repair. From impacts via reef, rocks, other surfboards, or any number of possibilities, you […]
Spheres in the Animal Kingdom
by Dr. Fernando Riera S. In the animal kingdom, we also find “spheres.” Certain animals have the habilty of taking this form, especially as a way to protect themselves from possible predators’ attacks. Some species […]
Petroglyphs in Costa Ballena
By Jack Ewing According to the log of the first Spanish expedition to visit the Costa Ballena in 1522, there were no indigenous people living between the Barú River and the Savegre River. Nevertheless, all […]
From Tinamastes to Las Tumbas (the Graves)
by Corey Walker I often found myself walking the road from Tinamastes to Las Tumbas;it is a truly amazing and scenic road. It appears to me that the floor of the valley below the mountain […]
CACOBA – Chamber of Commerce and Tourism of Costa Ballena
Chamber of Commerce and Tourism of Costa Ballena – CACOBA. Invitation to second bi-monthly member only mixer You are cordially invited to join the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (CACOBA) for cocktails, tapas and networking […]

Tropical Safari, In Direct Contact with Nature
Tropical Safari By Dagmar Reinhard Hotel Natuga invited us to one of their favorite adventures: the Tropical Safari Tour on board a customized high-decked Toyota 4×4. The same day, Channel 6 (Repretel) was shooting for […]
Costa Rica’s Cutest Monkey: the Squirrel Monkey or Titi
By Claudia Langguth The Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri oerstedii) is the smallest and, in my opinion, the cutest primate in Costa Rica. There are four different species of monkeys in this country: Squirrel, whitefaced Capuchin, Howler, […]
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