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.

Stay up to date - Here you will find our latest articles and posts of the current issue

We are not just a magazine; each edition (print and digital) is linked to a robust web platform; the editions are published online, and the advertorials are included in our blog and the brand in the commercial directory. We also add links to the advertising company's website and social networks. At this time, the openings of digital publications in all their expressions exceed 80 thousand openings, and the advertised brands have a global reach.

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.

We prioritize our readers' satisfaction by delivering a variety of engaging content while showcasing the value of our advertisers' brands.

The Catch & Relax Yacht

Navigating around the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park is spectacular. Enjoy the rich coastline in search of dolphins or whales, or sneak a stunning sunset from Tulemar Bay is magic.

Does your pet have fleas?

Fleas are dark reddish-brown insects and once on your pet, they begin to feed immediately by ingesting your pet’s blood, usually within 3 minutes!

THE BONE BREAKERS

Por Jack Ewing tells us about the beauty of the caracaras, a bird that is also known as “the bone breaker”. Wether or not that is true, let’s find out!

The silent ones have arrived

Rutas Eléctricas have brought electric cars to Costa Rica. Our author Dagmar Reinhard was there and is thrilled!

Hacienda Barú – Nature²

Visit Hacienda Barú and connect with your natural side. Zip through the canopy, explore our trails with local guides or hike the self-guided trails.

FOSSIEL- Petrified Furniture in Costa Rica

After Jamie O`Brian was already very successful with his fossil furniture pieces in Boston, he has now recently opened his new store “FOSSIEL” in Costa Rica.

Sun Damage or Photoaging

Sun Damage or Photoaging AUTHOR: Dra. Mónica Alfaro 03.01.2023 Your skin is constantly exposed to a variety of components in the environment that can damage the skin or cause photoaging. 70% of the aging […]

The Costa Ballena Lifeguards safe Lives every Day

The Costa Ballena Lifeguards save Lives every Day AUTHOR: Brad Dean 03.01.2023 Guardavidas de Costa Ballena Lifeguards is a Costa Rican non-profit association comprised of volunteers. Created as the first public-private partnership in Costa Rica, […]

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Pain and Pleasure of Living in Osa

Alexandra Luty talks about Pain & Pleasure of Living in Osa. She tells you about advantages and disadvantages of living in the South Pacific.

Transatlantic Voyage

The ship VEGA was on a transatlantic voyage. SAILCARGO purchased her while finishing the wooden cargo vessel CEIBA in Costa Rica. The company is amassing a fleet of cargo vessels to transport products such as coffee and cacao under sail and is on a mission to prove the value of clean shipping.

Pancito Café now at Plaza Ventanas

Pancito Café urged for more space to prepare their sweet and savory delicatessen, so they opened their new facilities at Plaza Ventanas. Come by!

Mirador Don Roger - An Experience Worth Having

What to Experience When You Visit Uvita!

A site not only recommended for its beautiful views is the Mirador de Don Roger. Incredible view and food! Don Roberto and his family await you!

Lamb Ribs in Mango Curry - by Mayron Q Peraza

Lamb Ribs in Mango Curry – Mayron Q Peraza

Chef Mayron of nFusion@Villas Alturas Restaurant shares a delicious recipe for the upcoming New Year’s Eve parties: Lamb Ribs in Mango Curry.

Who Is up for Spring?

After this year’s long and heavy rains, which again had a heavy toll on the Southern zone, we welcome the Costarrican spring and summer!

Leilani McGonagle, Expression of Female Capacity

Leilani McGonagle elected First-ever Athlete Commission of the International Surfing Association (ISA). Get to know this Costa Rican surfer!

Dominical Festival de la Luz - Fire Breather

Festival de la Luz – Dominical

Dominical’s first “Festival de la Luz” took place on December 10, 2022; if the vibe and community turnout are any indicator, it was a hit.

The Festival of Hearts and Light

Festival of Hearts and Light: You could hear the festival de la luz even before seeing it. The spectators did not shy away from the persistent rain.

Cultural Heritage

The cultural heritage of a nation or region is not solely composed of monuments and museum collections, but also of living intangible expressions. Learn about the Borrucas dance of the Diablitos.

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Feed your Soul, Honor your Sun Sign | Horoscope 2023

Have you ever met someone who seems listless, down, or without direction? Knowing more about sun signs can help alleviate these experiences.

Diana’s Passion is Singing

Diana and Chelsea met in Dominical and became friends. They love parties and dancing and plan to promote events along the coast as a team.

Happiness - A Healing Journey - MINDLOVE

Happiness is a Healing Journey

You deserve happiness! With MINDLOVE, you can enjoy the benefits of professional psychotherapy sessions online. Book your session now!

Revista Digital Magazine 87, Canopy Dominical

South Pacific Costa Rica Free Digital Magazine, Ballena Tales #87

Ballena Tales is an essential free guide and digital magazine for travelers, residents, and investors.

¿The Future of Osa?

In a previous interview with the two owners of RECHERCHÉ, they mentioned the future of the Southern Zone and the changes they saw coming.

Lic. Mauro Esquivel Informs

Lic. Mauro Esquivel of AAAContadores explains what to look for when a business owner withdraws money from the business account.

The Power in a Set of Stone Spheres – Finca 6

Many people ask us why our ancestors made the pre-Columbian stone spheres. The answer is not that simple, but Carlos Morales tries to explain.

Getting to Know “Sensei Sunshine”

“Sensei Sunshine” teaches self-defense and fitness classes. She holds a Second Degree Blackbelt. We interviewed her about her passion.

Sharing Your Gift With Others

As you embrace your gifts and allow their light to shine, you will discover that more and more opportunities to use them arise.

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.