Palmar Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

view to the Rio Terraba river and the Osa peninsula near Palmar Sur in Costa Rica
view to the Rio Terraba river and the Osa peninsula near Palmar Sur in Costa Rica
I am surrounded by mountains, forest, and the occasional farm on this bus ride. Onboard are thirty other Ticos chattering away, laughing, and telling each other stories about their week. I turn to the window and enjoy in the Costa RIcan countryside. At this moment, I think to myself, 'You know what, I think right now is a good time for wine.'
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 7.734.308 ₫ per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
7.734.308 ₫
9.096.260 ₫ total
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! (309 reviews)
The Staff treat you like family. Nothing is too much trouble. Grounds/room above average

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

3.5 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
The price is 1.993.203 ₫ per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
1.993.203 ₫
3.375.955 ₫ total
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
What a Great Ocean View from the private Pool of the House!! I also stayed in one of their apartments, their pool as well have a spectacular vie to the Pacific Ocean and breathtaking sunsets. The hosts and their team are very helpful and friendly. And the best: our dogs were welcome and enjoyed their ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Bahia Selvatica Lodge

Bahia Selvatica Lodge

3 out of 5
Camino a Playa Colonia Uvita Provincia de Puntarenas
The price is 1.959.841 ₫ per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
1.959.841 ₫
2.214.620 ₫ total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Purpose built hotel, not meant to have a reception or interaction. Very clean, perfectly adequate for us for one night while travelling on.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Bahia Selvatica Lodge
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Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

3.5 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 Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
What a Great Ocean View from the private Pool of the House!! I also stayed in one of their apartments, their pool as well have a spectacular vie to the Pacific Ocean and breathtaking sunsets. The hosts and their team are very helpful and friendly. And the best: our dogs were welcome and enjoyed their ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 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 Secret Lau Pool and Catarata uvita are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Mucha amabilidad por parte del Dueño y anfitrión!

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Hotel Uvita Forest
Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel

Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel

3.5 out of 5
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 ...
Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel
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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.

Popular places to visit

Finca 6 Archaeological Site

You can study the exhibits at Finca 6 Archaeological Site, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Palmar. Wander the parks and seaside while you're in the area.

Finca 6 Archaeological Site

Palmar Norte Park

Explore the great outdoors at Palmar Norte Park, a lovely green space in Palmar Norte. Amble around the area's seaside or experience its museums.

Palmar Norte Park

Stone Spheres of the Diquís

Explore the great outdoors at Stone Spheres of the Diquís, a lovely green space in Palmar.

Stone Spheres of the Diquís

Cities near Palmar

Nice smaller waterfalls. Park at the Tilapia restaurant as they have a trail that leads up to it. There is a $2 fee per person if you don't get food or a drink. We had lunch here. The food was great and the drinks cold.

Ciudad Cortés

Famous for its colorful wooden masks, the indigenous mountain-top community of Boruca is worth a visit for anyone interested in the cultures of Costa Rica. There are many artists here who are happy to share their craft with you. Masks make very reasonably priced souvenirs. Their festival every December 30- January 2 is an amazing event, not to be missed.

Boruca