What is "The Southern Zone", "Costa Ballena", "Zona Sur"?
The "Southern Zone", "Costa Ballena" or "Zona Sur" is a phrase used by locals to describe the southwestern coastline of Costa Rica, including the 35km (24mile) stretch between Dominical, Escalearas, Uvita and Ojochal. This is where the lush rain forest mountains kiss the magnificent Pacific Ocean!
The "Southern Zone", "Costa Ballena" or "Zona Sur" is a phrase used by locals to describe the southwestern coastline of Costa Rica, including the 35km (24mile) stretch between Dominical, Escalearas, Uvita and Ojochal. This is where the lush rain forest mountains kiss the magnificent Pacific Ocean!
