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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!
 
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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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Local Hangover (Goma) Remedies

  By Trevor BrownCosta Ballena has some of the best parties in Costa Rica during the summer months. With multiple music festivals, the Craft Beer Fest, Envision and the Semana Santa Surf Classic, there is […]

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United for Conservation

By Biologist Susana García Does the social and economic development of a country supposed to be always negative for the environment? Costa Rica is a country in full development, and by development, I mean something […]

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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. […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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).

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