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 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.
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Single Mom: Our Journey in Costa Rica
When I found out I was pregnant, I almost gave up and returned to the US. Single mom in a foreign country, me?! Learn how I took on and overcame this challenge anyway.
Love of Friends, Family, and Horses!
After living in Costa Rica, coming back to the United States is like a reverse culture shock. Yet, there was much love from friends, family, and horses!
Can a Cat be Good for your Health?
Did you know that cats have healing abilities? Find out how that works and adopt a cat at el Refugio in Uvita! It will drastically improve your life!
Multicultural Fair Bahía Ballena
In July, Bahía was the center of attraction. On July 9 and 10, the first Multicultural Fair was held at the community hall in Bahía Ballena.
The Call of the Whales
On a whale-watching tour, spectators not only saw a whale jump in front of them but were also able to observe other sea creatures while snorkeling.
South Pacific Costa Rica Free Digital Magazine, Ballena Tales #86
Ballena Tales is an essential comprehensive free guide, and digital magazine for travelers, residents, and investors covering Costa Ballena
Mother Earth is Not for Sale
Mother Earth is not for sale. Care for Earth is our ethical and ecological responsibility and regenerates nature’s resources, biodiversity, and economy.
Ocean Day Festival Uvita 2022, all ships rise with the tide
This year’s Ocean Day Festival in Uvita was a great success. Between cotton candy, face painting, food, and ocean talk, there was a lot of laughter!
Dominical, a Little Paradise for Surfers and Travelers
Get to know Dominical, a paradise in Osa, with its local comradery and small-town atmosphere that attracts surfers and travelers worldwide.
Finca 6: Heritage, Culture, and Education
Museo Finca 6 has established an educational program based on the values of heritage as pillars for establishing these educational actions.
Osa Vive – Protect Costa Ballena
Osa Vive! is a local environmental group that demands that developers respect Costa Rica’s environmental laws. We file lawsuits, make reports of environmental damage, and raise awareness.
Underwater Photography Expedition at Innoceana
For the first time, Innoceana is offering a 7-day underwater photography expedition at its Marine Conservation and Education Center in Ojochal. Join them on this adventure and take a look at the incredible photos!
Tattoo and Piercing in Uvita
Uvita Ink Studio, located at the famous Plaza Bahia Moana, offers tattoos and piercings. They look forward to immortalizing a beautiful memory in your body.
Braid Your Inner Light With Sun Braids
Sun Braids is the project of Grettel Castro. She braids the hair of women, men, and children. Get in touch with her and braid your inner light.
Sport Fishing in Drake Bay, Costa Rica
Fish Drake Bay offers half-day and full-day sport fishing tours including top-of-the-line equipment and a professional licensed captain and mates. They have consistently ranked the #1 tour on TripAdvisor for ALL tours in Drake Bay.
Dr. Mónica Alfaro: Patients Across the South Pacific
Dr. Mónica Alfaro is a physician, general practitioner, and medical aesthetics provider who sees patients from throughout South Pacific Costa Rica.
The Greatest Showman Reimagined, Like a Real Circus!
The Greatest Showman on Earth was rewritten to inspire others to shine their lights.
Protecting Swimmers on our Beaches
Protecting swimmers in 2021 they alerted over 5000 preventions from drowning (warning swimmers directly not to go too deep), 12 applications of first aid, and 30 rescues.
South Pacific Costa Rica Free Magazine, Ballena Tales #85
Ballena Tales is the brand for a Costa Rica Free Magazine. Is an essential digital comprehensive magazine for travelers, residents, and investors.
WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND
The Junior Blue Warrior Club (held at Innoceana’s Marine Conservation & Education Center) is a program that sparks a love for the ocean in children.
RECHERCHÉ: Buy Now Or Cry Later!
Recherché is a French word that means exquisite, rare, or sought after. “If you describe something as recherché, you mean that it is very sophisticated”
South Pacific Costa Rica Free Magazine, Ballena Tales #84
Ballena Tales #84, South Pacific of Costa Rica Free Magazine Dear reader, In the South Pacific, winter has begun. Winter means the beginning of the rains; temperatures drop to a very pleasant 24° in the […]
If your dog could talk, it would tell you…
Author: Marcos Mendoza Do you ever look at your dog and ask yourself: “If my dog could talk, what would he tell me?” I have dealt with the topic and I may have the […]
Greetings from beautiful Drake Bay, Costa Rica.
Author: Captain Willy Atencio As I write this article, we are well into the high season, and I am thankful to be on the water every day fishing with lovely people from around the […]
Blue Flag Certificate for Climate Change?
Author: Pilar Salazar The Blue Flag (Bandera Azul) is an award given annually. It rewards the effort and voluntary work of the different local committees that seek to improve environmental conditions to mitigate and […]
The Hallmarks of a Great Realtor
Author: Marcia Oro Finding a great realtor in Costa Ballena is not as easy as it may seem, although there are many to choose from. Some people choose their real estate agent based on […]
Restaurant La Costeña
Author: Dagmar Reinhard La Costeña Restaurant strives for typical Costa Rican cuisine, tasty representing the coasts of the South Pacific. The dishes are prepared with the best ingredients, fresh seafood, whole fish from marine catches […]
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.
What to do, Where to eat, and Where to stay…
- Activities and Tours
- Whale Watching Tour
- Natural Attractions
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Restaurants
- Hotels and Accommodations
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