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!

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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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Zumba Latin Party at Hotel Roca Verde

At Roca Verde Hotel and Restaurant, Dominicalito Saturday, July 19, 19.30 – 21.30 with DJ Felipe de Paris Come and enjoy a fabulous party beside the beach! The motto is to have fun and get […]

Mangrove Boat Tour on the Sierpe River Costa Rica

Kokopelli Tours offers Wildlife and Mangrove boat tour, Crocodile Night tours Special Birdwatching tours For any other tour you have dreamt of, just ask!

Kokopelli sierpe, amazing wildlife tour, mangrove tour
Kokopelli Tours is specialized in wildlife and mangrove tours for smaller groups, a minimum of two people, and adjust to the time you have available for their unique excursions.

The owner of Kokopelli Tours and longtime resident in Sierpe is Claudia Langguth from Germany. She speaks English, French, Spanish and German and can give you the best advice about this paradisaical part of the world.

Emergency 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 […]

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Zumba Latin Party at Hotel Roca Verde

Mangrove Boat Tour on the Sierpe River Costa Rica

Emergency Pet-Room – 2

United by art – Richard Lee meets William Morales in Dominical

Local guides graduated in First Aid and RCP in Uvita!

Better safe than sorry! Dangerous Rip Currents

The basilisk, the lizard that walks on the water

Indigenous Tribes of Costa Rica

The Blue Estuary

Finding a Common Ground

JUNE 15th- International Tree Day

What is your favorite bird in Costa Ballena?

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