Title: Uvita Travel Guide: Best of Uvita, Bahía Ballena Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Uvita](https://expedia.co.uk/Uvita-Hotels.d601108.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Uvita](https://expedia.co.uk/Uvita-Holiday-Rentals.d601108.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Uvita](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Uvita.d601108.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Uvita Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Uvita.d601108.Car-Hire-Guide)[Uvita Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Uvita.d601108.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Uvita Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Playa Arco Beach and primary rainforest, Uvita, Marino Ballena National Park, Puntarenas Province Coast of Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601108/299dae16-52dd-4499-8ee8-0068543e61be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Playa Arco Beach and primary rainforest, Uvita, Marino Ballena National Park, Puntarenas Province Coast of Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601108/299dae16-52dd-4499-8ee8-0068543e61be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dominical, near Uvita, Puntarenas Province, Pacific Coast of Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601108/aca5cf8e-75a7-45e2-a4f9-f5a0618d8924.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I took this photo on my mission trip in Costa Rica, early morning when the sun had just risen I was able to capture this shot with my DJI Mavic Pro #AdventurePhotoContest #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601108/6b58e776-9a35-4a3a-a477-877d3fd99715.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I took this photo on my mission trip in Costa Rica, early morning when the sun had just risen I was able to capture this "Patagonia" type shot with my DJI Mavic Pro #AdventurePhotoContest #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601108/7383f8d3-2148-43e6-8601-ee3407cc5554.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Uvita Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Uvita - Top Holiday Rentals in Uvita ![Alborada Boutique Stay ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100705200/100705194/43cd1dda_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alborada Boutique Stay Uvita de Osa Bahia Ballena Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas Stay at this hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) Lovely little oasis in Uvita. The pool is exceptional as was the breakfast. Only small complaint is the air fresheners that fill the room with a sickly sweet odor. We unplugged them both and the air cleared after a couple of hours. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=100705194&PinnedHotelID=100705194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601108) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=100705194&PinnedHotelID=100705194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601108) ![Tropical Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26450000/26447900/26447885/cc941e49_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tropical Beach Bahia Ballena Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £47 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (147 reviews) Beds were hard, room was small. A/C worked well, saw lots of wildlife, places to eat within walking distance Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=26447885&PinnedHotelID=26447885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601108) ![Hotel Uvita Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105645300/105645231/9fc5d86a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Uvita Forest Calle Garcia, Uvita Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province £99 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Secret Lau Pool and Catarata uvita are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews) Everybody help very nice stuff Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=105645231&PinnedHotelID=105645231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601108) [See all 1,134 properties in Uvita](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=601108) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Hotel Uvita Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105645300/105645231/9fc5d86a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Uvita Forest Calle Garcia, Uvita Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province Stay at this aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Secret Lau Pool and Catarata uvita are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews) Everybody help very nice stuff Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballena-Hotels-Hotel-Uvita-Forest.h105645231.Hotel-Information) ![Uvita Beach House: Your ideal hub for Exploring the Lush Southern Zone of CR](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96762600/96762528/b2dc43f0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Uvita Beach House: Your ideal hub for Exploring the Lush Southern Zone of CR Uvita Provincia de Puntarenas Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews) Property exceeded all expectations and was the perfect home base for our Pura Vida adventure! We were super comfy staying in to cook meals, private Pina Colada Pool Party lol and to rest and relax. Highly recommended and would absolutely return. Mucho Gracias Amiga. Also Pura Vida to Gregori who ... Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bahia-Ballena-Hotels-Uvita-Beach-House-Your-Ideal-Hub-For-Exploring-The-Lush-Southern-Zone-Of-CR.h96762528.Hotel-Information) ![Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78170000/78163100/78163054/11bb8875_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel 500 m Norte Parque Marino Ballena Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Stay at this aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Punta Uvita are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews) Very clean room, very quiet and safe and well kept. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Uvita hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601108&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601108&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601108&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601108&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601108&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601108&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### 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) #### 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) #### 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) ### 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 £127 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 £93 per adult [](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 Uvita](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Uvita.d601108.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Uvita 4 Top destination 5 - Excellent 0 4 - Good 1 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Very chilled and laid back. 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