From admiring wonderful wildlife to learning about conservation efforts, Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is the perfect day out for animal lovers. See firsthand all the work that goes into caring for the animals here — the kids will be especially enthralled!

This wildlife safe haven is located in Ballena, a destination that has so much going for it! Playa Dominical, Nauyaca Waterfalls, and Hacienda Baru are other popular sightseeing opportunities close by when you're all done at Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

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Boston (BOS) to Quepos (XQP)

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Amazing experiences! The views are out of this world ! We will 100% be coming back!

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Ebano Waterfalls and Rainforest Safari Tour

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Uvita: Kayak & Snorkel Private Tour - Marino Ballena N. Park

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Playa Dominicalito

5/5(9 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Dominicalito during your trip to Dominicalito?

We were at the end of our Panama/Costa Rica trip and had actually just decided to cut it short because I was starting to feel sick. But we had this last hike to try out and I was just hoping both that I would feel well enough and also that our car would be able to make it back on the very steep gravel road back from the parking spot (after almost getting stuck around Monteverde earlier on the trip). As we’ve been getting used to we were first to arrive so we had this awesome place completely to ourselves for a little while in the morning before other tourists started to drop in. It really felt like a fairytale.

Nauyaca Waterfalls

5/5(76 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nauyaca Waterfalls during your travels in Barú. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Locals use the waterfall like a slide! And jump off the sides, or course. Throw a couple bucks to the little store for using their stairs or try your luck at just climbing down on your own. Two pools.

Catarata uvita

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Catarata uvita during your travels in Bahía Ballena. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.