Travel Guide Costa Rica South Pacific

Ballena Tales is a Magazine and Travel Guide for the South Pacific region of Costa Rica, based in Uvita on the Costa Ballena since 2008. It connects companies of Costa Ballena and Osa - South Pacific with the rest of Costa Rica and the world. We are a multilingual, multidisciplinary team and are proud of our open, long-standing cooperation with national and international partners.

In Ballena Tales Magazine & Travel Guide, you will find useful and entertaining information about sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, lifestyle, wildlife, and adventure of the Osa Peninsula and Costa Ballena.

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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.

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The Traditions of the Kabru^rojc

Mysterious beings [singlepic id=2257 w=200 h=333 float=left]From time immemorial, the Boruca tribe has practiced ceremonies and rituals dedicated to the gods of nature. With the arrival of the spanish invaders, our ancestral villages lost many […]

Where Swimmers Train

The only semi-Olympic swimming pool in the South Pacific The Hotel Mar y Selva Ecolodge, located on the heights of Ballena, has extraordinary views of the vast ocean and the Three Sisters Island. If you […]

Kids Love Donkeys

Enrique Murillo, alias El Flaco, who has been living in Uvita for the last 15 years, just achieved another life-goal with the support of the Germinator Project (Proyecto Germinadora) and other institutions such as INA, […]

Work the Soil: An Ancestral Tradition

I think all Ticos have a relative, friend, or neighbor who has a farm and cultivates the land. But how many of us have participated in any agricultural activity? Better yet, we can ask ourselves, […]

The 3R's

Part 1 How to reduce or change our environmental impact in easy and creative ways Most of us have heard of the three R’s – reduce, reuse and recycle – but we don’t always consider […]

Rural Tourism in Playa Hermosa

The community of Playa Hermosa is located on the hills of the Pacific coastal rainforest, just a few hundred meters from the well-known beach of Playa Hermosa. In this community of agricultural origins, you will […]

Kayaking at the Marino Ballena National Park

Víctor, the Uvita Adventure Tours manager, offers mountain-bike, kayak and boat tours. We decided to go for a kayak tour through the spectacular marine park at Bahía Uvita. We met at the beach where we […]

Come to Celebrate Christmas with The Happy Ant

Once upon a time, there were two little ants, highly respected in their colony, they are tenacious, hard workers and very sociable. Their contribution to the community has been highly acknowledged by everyone. However, these […]

Ayurveda

When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need. – Ayurvedic Proverb Ayurveda is often referred to as the “sister” science of Yoga; it was born […]

An Army is Protecting our Forests

Ants are social insects with highly organized communication and coordination skills destined to attack and defend. Out of the 10,000 species of ants in the world, most of them inhabit the tropical forests, creating colonies of thousands […]

Reel Good Times!

So if you’ve ever dreamt of catch and release or catch and then cooking it up for dinner! Sports Fishing, Reel Good Times! – Marea Alta South Pacific Travel Guide, Costa Rica

Tours

Shock Absorbers, essential part of the suspension system

Their main functions are to keep the chassis “connected” to the road, support the vehicle’s weight, and convey the engine’s power through the wheels. Once we understand how vital their role is in the car’s […]

Did you lose your Phone?

Here you have some tips in case you go through the unpleasant experience of losing your cell phone. The first tip is prevention: Always be aware of where your cell phone is, keep it on […]

Dominical eXtreme Games 2013

In a town famous for its big waves and adventurous locals it seemed only natural that Dominical would have its first annual X-games. Hosted by Jen Brummer, owner of Tortilla Flats, the Extreme Games included […]

Neotropical Bird Snake

New residents of Costa Ballena are slowly getting used to sharing the space with the original inhabitants.Human newcomers, whether ticos or foreigners, most likely have found more than one snake either in their gardens, homes, […]

Following the Jaguar’s Tracks

[singlepic id=1955 w=320 h=240 float=left]The jaguar was one of the most important animals in the brunkajc culture; its predator’s characteristics made it a creature full of history, myth, and legend. The durij zuquia or shaman […]

The Gift of Rain

“Some people feel the rain, others just get wet” – Bob Marley Living in the city, I unconsciously used to consider rain as an obstacle to executing my daily plans. But rain is essential, all […]

Going Green: Water Conservation

While ‘going green’ was once thought to be a passing trend, it has proven to be a necessary lifestyle change if we hope to preserve our natural resources and way of life.

PASE Responsible Consumption: Fishing Techniques

[singlepic id=2089 w=320 h=240 float=left]When we start buying and consuming sustainable products it is common to find information on what to avoid, like shrimp caught by trawlers, which I consider to be the biggest predators. […]

Dominical

All Natural Beauty and Local Flavor! Dominical is the first beach and the gateway to Costa Ballena. This very well known little town has a relaxed atmosphere, and it is a real surfer’s paradise. Dominical’s […]

Uvita, the capital of Costa Ballena, South Pacific Costa Rica

The capital of Costa Ballena is developing very fast, becoming a major shopping and business center in the South Pacific.

Ojochal

We call Paradise our Backyard Ojochal is named after the “Ojoche” tree, also known as the tree of life, as you can use it from root to leaf. Just 15 years ago, one would not […]

What is a gluten-free menu?

What is a gluten-free menu? This protein, wheat in general has been genetically modified in order to have stronger and more efficient crops.

Are Organic Products Healthier?

The requirements and controls to become a producer of organic crops are very demanding. One of them is zero-pollution in the ground, which means the producer has to start working with natural methods such as […]

Fresh Coconut Ceviche

Very easy to make, original recipe for fresh Coconut Ceviche. Adding coconut to this tropical delicacy is a natural thing to do because it balances the marinade’s acidity.

The Toucan, the symbolic Bird of Costa Ballena

A majestic bird of respectable size and bright color flutters over our forests; it has an unmistakable profile and a melancholic song. It is the toucan, this beautiful bird symbolizes our area. Of the species […]

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.