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THE MAGAZINEOjoche
The Ojoche (Brosimum alicastrum) is a tree native to the Americas. This tree can grow as tall as 40 meters and as wide as 1.5 meters in diameter. The Ojoche helped feed pre-columbine cultures as […]
Papaya Flower Picadillo
The typical Foods and Beverages Contest was held in Palmar at the Cultural Heritage Center of the Ministry of Culture and Youth, where the winning recipe had to be original and unpublished. Attractive prizes drew […]
Ballena Tales 5th Anniversary
At the offset, Ballena Tales Magazine intended to reach out to national and international readers to bridge local businesses and the community.
Green Season – The Best Time to Travel to Costa Rica
Well, here’s a local’s tip, the best time to travel and experience Costa Rica is during “Veranillo de San Juan” and the Green Season, also known as the rainy season.
Garden Party with a Twist
What happens when the best restaurants of Ojochal get together? Magic… It was a bright beautiful sunny day and everyone was all smiles. The atmosphere was relaxed and chatty, excitement filled the air. Over 200 […]
A Golfer’s Paradise in the South Pacific!
Do you want to play golf year-round with an amazing mountain backdrop in a jungle setting? You will find what you are looking for in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. Close by in the […]
5th Whales and Dolphins Festival 2013
It is already a tradition! In September, we celebrate the return of the humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Costa Ballena with the annual Whales and Dolphins Festival held at Parque Nacional Marino Ballena (the entrance […]
Air Filter in Your Car
Its purpose is to protect the engine; it should not allow the access of contaminants like dust, moisture, bacteria, etc. into the incoming airflow. Therefore, it is of vital importance to keep it in good […]
CAP News
The CAP May Meeting was held at Sueños Tranquilos in Uvita with 50 community members in attendance. DAWG (we love them!) was on hand with info and a cute mutt. We urge you to see […]
CACOBA: Strategic Plan 2012-2017
The challenges of CACOBA (Chamber of Tourism and Commerce of Costa Ballena) are many and complex, they are related to tourism and business in Costa Ballena, to the support of touristic development in the area […]
Yarly, we are proud of you!
While you keep your eye on your goals, no obstacle or challenge will come in your way. Analyze what your goals are and when they become clear clear, move towards them. Do not expect to […]
“Dog Days” is the “Sunny Time” within the Rainy Season
Scotty says: “no, we did not enter a time warp where the clouds of our lovely lush rainy season split, and the sun beams drizzle from the sky instead of the usual rain drops. It’s […]
Sthira Sukham Asanam
[singlepic id=1748 w=320 h=240 float=left]The principles of Yoga are based on scriptures that go back to over 4000 years ago. The most basic texts are the “Sutras” which are aphorisms that explain the philosophy behind […]
Noni the Super Fruit
With the blink of an eye, two years have flown by here in the jungle of Costa Rica. During my time here, I’ve endured the never ending “jungle initiation” of fungus, parasites, staff infection, moldy […]
Fish Delight with Coconut Milk and Turmeric Recipe
Ingredients: Two or three bird’s eye chili peppers or a large jalapeno pepper ½ kg white fish or shrimp A small onion 1/2 small green or red pepper 15 ounces of coconut milk 2-3 teaspoons […]
Turmeric
Turmeric is very similar to the ginger plant because it belongs to the same family. It grows up to 1.70 meters, and has yellow, trumpet-like shaped flowers. Turmeric is commonly dried, or powdered for its […]
The Puma Purrs
The puma, also known by many as the cougar, is the biggest «cat» that purrs. It does not roar like its cousins the jaguars and tigers. The puma has an especially adapted larynx, and the […]
PASE responsible consumption: The shark
Sharks belong within the group of cartilaginous fish and sit on top of the food chain. They are large predators, and perform the role of maintaining stability in the population of other predators, herbivores, and […]
Turtle Nesting Season Has Begun!
Playa Tortuga, in Ojochal, is a special beach that is home to many nesting sea turtles. It provides an ideal habitat for nesting turtles as it is surrounded by the salty sea water and the […]
Wildlife Sanctuary in Osa
When Minaet (the Ministry of Environment, Energy, and Telecommunications) began to impose intimidating fines, many people started giving away their “pets” voluntarily. Unfortunately, Minaet does not have proper shelters for those creatures. The wildlife sanctuary […]
Increasing the Beauty of Uvita
One of the working committees of the Chamber of Tourism of Costa Ballena (CACOBA), directed by Pilar Dailinger, is focusing on increasing the beauty of Uvita, now an emerging center of commerce and banking in […]
Huen = frog, fertility symbol
The frog was regarded by the ancients Bruncas as a fertility symbol and death symbol. Today, it is a highly respected amphibian for its powerful poison. It is admired for its spectacular beauty and size. […]
Nature Guide Cesar Fonseca
Cesar is a very experienced guide in forest and maritime environment. He has worked with several tour operators covering the National Parks of Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Corcovado, and Marino Ballena. He found a brand-new challenge […]
The Poison-Dart Frog
One of the most famous frogs of Costa Rica is known as Blue Jeans or Strawberry Poison-dart Frog (Dendrobates pumilio) it lives on the Caribbean side of the country. However, few people know its Pacific […]
Nightlife
Continue readingDominical eXtreme Games 2013
When? Saturday, July 6, 2013 Time? Times are subject to change but we plan they start around… Fishing – 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Surfing – 9 a.m. Kayaking & Coconut tree climbing – 11 […]
The Mysterious Spheres of Diquis Valley in Osa Canton
There are no written stories to pass on; no tribes left to tell us about these nearly perfectly round stone spheres. Questions remain unanswered about why they were made, what tools were used to build them, and where the materials came from.
