Title: Marina Vista Travel Guide: Best of Marina Vista, Bahía Ballena Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Marina Vista](https://expedia.co.uk/Marina-Vista-Hotels.d553248635976396454.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Marina Vista Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Marina-Vista.d553248635976396454.Car-Hire-Guide)[Marina Vista Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Marina-Vista.d553248635976396454.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Marina Vista Travel Guide ## Bahía Ballena ## Visit Marina Vista Things to do Hotels [Bahía Ballena travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Baha-Ballena.dx6047931) --- ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Tortuga.d3000423482.Holidays-City-Breaks) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catarata-Uvita-Dominical.d553248635892111569.Attraction) #### Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary Enjoy an outing to Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary during your stay in Bahía Ballena. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alturas-Wildlife-Sanctuary-Ballena.d553248634304970373.Attraction) ### Things to do ![From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48475142/dbec1542-79e6-4fca-a23b-f46c4d04dfee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat £124 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-uvita-day-trip-to-corcovado-national-park-by-boat.a48475142.activity-details) ![36' Tour Boat - Seats up to 24 guests](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48737451/8decf031-2eea-4a37-944a-be8ac3b56d32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bahia Ballena Whale and Dolphin Tour - Morning £55 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bahia-ballena-whale-and-dolphin-tour-morning.a48737451.activity-details) ![Uvita Bird Watching Oro Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45078169/b18f0398-984e-4035-b96d-ce74298c99ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3 Hours Uvita Bird Watching Oro Verde £57 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hours-uvita-bird-watching-oro-verde.a45078169.activity-details) ![Our Safari-style truck, powerful, secure, and comfortable](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2111295/f90f769b-4923-4da8-9d2f-94487f90421f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ebano Waterfalls and Rainforest Safari Tour £62 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ebano-waterfalls-and-rainforest-safari-tour.a2111295.activity-details) ![Savegre River whitewater rafting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1348600/d72dd41e-596f-40f9-8fb8-182bb0b760c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Savegre River Rafting Class II-III from Manuel Antonio £91 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/savegre-river-rafting-class-ii-iii-from-manuel-antonio.a1348600.activity-details) ![ Uvita Surf School - Learn to Surf in Costa Rica - Marino Ballena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45970539/87bfeea0-2c58-4788-9622-b0b8aea2440e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Uvita Surf School - Learn to Surf in Costa Rica - Marino Ballena £65 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/uvita-surf-school-learn-to-surf-in-costa-rica-marino-ballena.a45970539.activity-details) [See all activities in Bahía Ballena](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Bahia-Ballena.d6047931.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Marina Vista ![Epic 1 BR Ocean View Villa. Dominical. Gated. Minutes to Dominical beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101330000/101327000/101326917/2e24ca1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Epic 1 BR Ocean View Villa. Dominical. Gated. Minutes to Dominical beach. Dominical Puntarena Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominical are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Everything was perfect! The complimentary fruit that was privided on my arrival was amazing! The view and sound of the ocean was incredible! I cant wait to stay again! 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Rooms are clean, air conditioning and water works well, the pool is lovely, breakfast is plentiful and delicious. This was our ... Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=12613210&PinnedHotelID=12613210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396454) ![Canavida Villas & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90020000/90013800/90013782/fb2f907a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Canavida Villas & Resort Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province £105 23 Mar - 24 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews) View was amazing. Staff was attentive. Room was beautiful. Location was a fun drive up the mountain. Everyting was great! 5 Stars! Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=90013782&PinnedHotelID=90013782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396454) ![Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6050000/6042600/6042557/3bd72f6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa 1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata Bahía Ballena Puntarenas £486 24 Mar - 25 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (307 reviews) The Staff treat you like family. Nothing is too much trouble. Grounds/room above average Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026&selected=6042557&PinnedHotelID=6042557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396454) ![Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8126300/8126251/733fce93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa 12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Stay at this spa aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary ... 9/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews) Perfect place ! Superb view, high quality food and amazing room. 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