Bahía Ballena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with a sandy shore, calm water, and a backdrop of mountains and dense forest.
An aerial view of a narrow, sandy beach with clear turquoise waters on both sides, surrounded by dense greenery.
An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush green mountains in the background.
Sandy beach beach with palm trees by the sea, with reflection, Punta Uvita, Tropical rainforest, wooded hills, Pacific coast, Parque Nacional Marino Ballena, Puntarenas province, Costa Rica
A coastal landscape with a bay, clear turquoise waters, and a mountainous backdrop.

Where to stay in Bahía Ballena

Find the best Bahía Ballena areas for the activities you enjoy most.
An aerial view of a beach with turquoise waters, a sandy shoreline, and a small green island.

Marina Vista

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

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is 9.175.061 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
9.175.061 ₫
10.724.026 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (319 reviews)
"This property is stunningly beautiful. Very clean. Worth the drive up the mountain. Staff are very nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Bahia Selvatica Lodge

Bahia Selvatica Lodge

3 out of 5
Camino a Playa Colonia Uvita Provincia de Puntarenas
The price is 1.909.336 ₫ per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
1.909.336 ₫
2.157.549 ₫ total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"Es un lugar muy lindo y privado, piscina agradable y compacta con 3 espacios, cuartos bien equipados."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Bahia Selvatica Lodge
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
The price is 1.410.724 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
1.410.724 ₫
2.644.615 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Arco Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and nice. The property is amazing. Wonderful views. Quiet and relaxing. The are a couple of supermarkets around to shopping groceries and food. I’ll recommend Canavidas 100%. Thanks so much and I hope to see you back soon. Pura Vida!!!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
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Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Arco Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and nice. The property is amazing. Wonderful views. Quiet and relaxing. The are a couple of supermarkets around to shopping groceries and food. I’ll recommend Canavidas 100%. Thanks so much and I hope to see you back soon. Pura Vida!!!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest

3.5 out of 5
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 Uvita Beach and Secret Lau Pool are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay in a great"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Hotel Uvita Forest
Cedrela Beach Villas

Cedrela Beach Villas

3.5 out of 5
Cam. a Playa Colonia Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this villa in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
"Awesome host and very good location with new property ! Loved it!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Cedrela Beach Villas
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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.

Stay near popular Bahía Ballena attractions

Playa Tortuga

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
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.
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Cities near Bahía Ballena

A beach with calm waves, a sandy shore, and a dense forest in the background.

Uvita

A coastal landscape with a calm sea, a small island with vegetation, and a sky filled with clouds.

Ojochal

Two red macaws perched on a tree branch surrounded by green leaves.

Ciudad Cortés

A flowing river with large rocks and dense green foliage.

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