Bahía Ballena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bahía Ballena
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Where to stay in Bahía Ballena

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Marina Vista

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

Marina Vista
Villas Rio Mar

Villas Rio Mar

3 out of 5
Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (618 reviews)
"One of my favorite hotels. It’s clean, the swimming pool is nice, and the staff is very kind. There are many beautiful beaches nearby. They also have an electric outlet available for charging electric cars, which is very convenient."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

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Villas Rio Mar
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
The price is 970.761 ₫ per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
970.761 ₫
2.143.185 ₫ total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star holiday home in Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
"Jessica is very friendly, accommodating and very helpful with activities and dining options. Great with communication and service!"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Canavida Villas & Resort
Golden Pineapple Villas

Golden Pineapple Villas

4 out of 5
3km East of Banco Costa Rica, Camino a Racho Pacifico, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is 12.221.760 ₫ per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
12.221.760 ₫
13.810.589 ₫ total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
"Staying at the Golden Pineapple villas was the highlight of our trip. Perfect location with walking distance to the waterfall. The drive there is a little steep at times, so just make sure to have a four wheel drive car to get there. The staff were all very friendly, had such great recommendations ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Golden Pineapple Villas
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Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 4-star holiday home in Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
"Jessica is very friendly, accommodating and very helpful with activities and dining options. Great with communication and service!"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Canavida Villas & Resort
Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel

Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel

3.5 out of 5
500 m Norte Parque Marino Ballena, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Punta Uvita are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Great gem of a place in Uvita!
"It was such a great experience! Thank you so much. For the value, customer service and location this is such a gem of a find for a place to stay that is minutes away from the Whale Tail beach. We stayed in a room that had two beds, a kitchen with fridge, microwave, pots and pans, plates and cups. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel
Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest

3.5 out of 5
Calle Garcia, Uvita, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"It was a very pleasant stay"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Hotel Uvita Forest
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Popular places to visit

Catarata uvita

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.

Catarata uvita

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.

Playa Tortuga

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.

Hacienda Baru

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If you;re into birding, visit Oro Verde - our guide, Ronny, was great - very knowledgeable (he's lived there all his life) and enthusiastic. Breakfast with his family was a real treat and the guided walk around the Oro Verde was excellent. Great valu

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