Bahía Ballena Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Bahía Ballena
Where to stay in Bahía Ballena

Marina Vista
While Marina Vista isn't home to many top sights, Playa Dominical and Hacienda Baru are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Recomiendo Oxygen, fantástico todo especialmente la atención en recepción de Fiorela, Aarón y Tania. En el bar Geisel, Valeria, Jason e Iker. En mantenimiento a Luis y al chofer Castro!! Muchas gracias por todo. Hicieron de nuestra celebración uña muy especial y memorable.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Villas Rio Mar
Pura vida
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
Nestled into the nature preserve. We were there at the start of the offseason. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The room was clean and the view was epic. The pool area and restaurant were amazing. We plan on coming back someday to Costa Rica and if on the Pacific side we will spend more days ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Best views. Excellent staff and clean room. Although property is a bit far and on a rocky road but when you reach there the views just take your breath away. Awesome experience. We could have stayed there for ever.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Hotel Uvita Forest
Absolutely a wonderful place to stay with awesome staff!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Uvita Beach House: Your ideal hub for Exploring the Lush Southern Zone of CR
We loved our stay! Perfect location to do all sorts of wonderful adventures in the region and walking distance to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The house had everything you could need and the washer/dryer was a nice bonus. We loved the splash pool, everything was spotless when we ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Playa Tortuga
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playa Tortuga during your travels in Bahía Ballena? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy an outing to Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary during your stay in Bahía Ballena. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Catarata uvita
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Catarata uvita during your travels in Bahía Ballena. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Hacienda Baru
You can take time to visit Hacienda Baru during your travels to Bahía Ballena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Secret Lau Pool
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Secret Lau Pool during your travels in Bahía Ballena. Wander the rainforest in this relaxing area.
Uvita Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Uvita Arts Center during your stay in Bahía Ballena. Wander the rainforest in this relaxing area.
Things to do

From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat

Savegre River Rafting Class II-III from Manuel Antonio






