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) ![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) ![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/601108/6b8ae318-dfc6-4db9-b5f7-2dd597e998a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Uvita Things to do - Top hotels in Uvita - Top Holiday Rentals in Uvita ![Bahia Selvatica Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122210000/122209800/122209731/aa08397b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bahia Selvatica Lodge Camino a Playa Colonia Uvita Provincia de Puntarenas £63 15 Apr - 16 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this lodge in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews) Room was clean Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=122209731&PinnedHotelID=122209731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601108) ![Alborada Boutique Stay ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100705200/100705194/38ee6c8b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alborada Boutique Stay Uvita de Osa Bahia Ballena Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas £156 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees 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! (10 reviews) It was lovely to have 5 steps to the sunbed and 5 to the pool. A very relaxing place. We loved Melissa and that fact it was a family run place. Rooms were bright and airy with hand painted designs, which was a nice touch. The floral swing is a nice touch that mum thought of and the pool area is all ... Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=100705194&PinnedHotelID=100705194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601108) ![Hotel Tucan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13270000/13266000/13265918/b5029539_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Tucan 100 Mtrs Este del Banco de Costa Rica Bahía Ballena Puntarenas £42 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews) Great hidden gem Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=13265918&PinnedHotelID=13265918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601108) [See all 1,177 properties in Uvita](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%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/e2bb1673_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! (34 reviews) Absolutely a wonderful place to stay with awesome staff! Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballena-Hotels-Hotel-Uvita-Forest.h105645231.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 ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballena-Hotels-Ballena-Paradise-Aparta-Hotel.h78163054.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/ea27040e_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 ... 10/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bahia-Ballena-Hotels-Uvita-Beach-House-Your-Ideal-Hub-For-Exploring-The-Lush-Southern-Zone-Of-CR.h96762528.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Uvita](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=601108&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Uvita hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601108&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601108&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601108&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601108&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601108&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601108&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601108&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601108&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%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) #### 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) #### Hacienda Baru 5/5(2 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hacienda-Baru-Dominical.d6229770.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) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Secret-Lau-Pool-Ballena.d848139112321167360.Attraction) #### Uvita Arts Center Enjoy an outing to Uvita Arts Center during your stay in Bahía Ballena. Wander the rainforest in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Uvita-Arts-Center-Bahia-Ballena.d1003031351995498496.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) ![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 £58 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hours-uvita-bird-watching-oro-verde.a45078169.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 £56 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bahia-ballena-whale-and-dolphin-tour-morning.a48737451.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 £64 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 £94 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 £67 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) - Cities near Uvita - Places of interest - [Matapalo Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Matapalo-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248635935203690.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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