Body surfing and yoga in Costa Rica: conquer the waves of the Pacific

On the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, there is a small community called Bahia Ballena, which borders the neighboring town of Uvita. There is something unique about this community - an energy and sense of well-being that it conveys to visitors and residents alike. What makes this community special is a unique combination of factors. Due to its weather and location, Bahia Ballena is ideal for everyone from outdoor adventurers to professional recreationists.

It is a natural paradise. The famous Marino Ballena National Park is in close proximity to the community (which translates to "whale bay", not only because of the humpback whales that frequent the warm waters, but also because of the distinctive sandbar in the shape of a "whale's tail" at the north end of the park). The landscape is dramatic and breathtaking: it is a place where the jungle ends because the sea begins.

Bahia Ballena is a place where strangers greet each other on the street, where music can be heard in the distance on a lazy Sunday afternoon and where the Pura Vida way of life is apparently still alive and well. What's more, long-time residents and newcomers work hand in hand to promote a shared vision of the future that focuses on the well-being of people and the environment alike.