Title: Visit Chontales: 2026 Travel Guide for Chontales, Ciudad Cortés | Expedia.com

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# Chontales

## Travel Guide

## Visit Chontales

Things to do

- Chontales Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Chontales

![Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6050000/6042600/6042557/9116ab19_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata Bahía Ballena Puntarenas

$336 nightly

$380 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our 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 Jan 23, 2026

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![Canavida Villas & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90020000/90013800/90013782/a4b5f54b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Canavida Villas & Resort

Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province

$107 nightly

$121 total

Mar 26 - Mar 27

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this vacation home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Mar 13, 2026

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Bahia Selvatica Lodge

Camino a Playa Colonia Uvita Provincia de Puntarenas

$75 nightly

$84 total

Mar 26 - Mar 27

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this lodge in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Mar 15, 2026

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![Canavida Villas & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90020000/90013800/90013782/a4b5f54b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Canavida Villas & Resort

Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province

Stay at this vacation home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Mar 13, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Ballena-Hotels-Canavida-Villas-Resort.h90013782.Hotel-Information)

![Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8126300/8126251/733fce93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas

Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Alturas Wildlife ...

9/10 Wonderful! (167 reviews)

Yes with a beautiful view

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Dominical-Hotels-Tiki-Villas-Rainforest-Lodge-Spa.h8126251.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Uvita Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105645300/105645231/e2bb1673_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Uvita Forest

Calle Garcia, Uvita Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province

Stay at this aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Mar 16, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Ballena-Hotels-Hotel-Uvita-Forest.h105645231.Hotel-Information)

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### Popular places to visit

#### Ciudad Cortes Central Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ciudad Cortes Central Park, a lovely green space in Ciudad Cortés. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ciudad-Cortes-Central-Park-Ciudad-Cortes.d553248621566661405.Vacation-Attraction)

#### El Pavón Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at El Pavón Waterfall during your travels in Punta Mala. 

[](https://expedia.com/El-Pavon-Waterfall-Ciudad-Cortes.d553248635947280247.Vacation-Attraction)

#### OSA Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Ciudad Cortés at OSA Golf Course. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside or experience its entertainment venues. 

[](https://expedia.com/OSA-Golf-Course-Ciudad-Cortes.d977882298571825152.Vacation-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

$170

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-uvita-day-trip-to-corcovado-national-park-by-boat.a48475142.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

$75

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bahia-ballena-whale-and-dolphin-tour-morning.a48737451.activity-details)

![Marino Ballena National Park: Watching Whales and Dolphins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51717644/1b433cc1-95bc-427c-9e36-44d496d8a85c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Marino Ballena National Park: Watching Whales and Dolphins

$92

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/marino-ballena-national-park-watching-whales-and-dolphins.a51717644.activity-details)

![Whales and Dolphins watching Tour From Uvita](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3580085/43aaef47-9f53-4bf7-9921-77c3e99be361.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Whales and Dolphins watching Tour From Uvita

$89

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/whales-and-dolphins-watching-tour-from-uvita.a3580085.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

$89

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/uvita-surf-school-learn-to-surf-in-costa-rica-marino-ballena.a45970539.activity-details)

![Uvita: Marino Ballena National Park Whale Watching Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51779022/409bbf69-d474-43c5-bc91-81f63f793ecd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Uvita: Marino Ballena National Park Whale Watching Cruise

$113

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/uvita-marino-ballena-national-park-whale-watching-cruise.a51779022.activity-details)

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![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6277728/6596f201-5e6c-40c4-9ffc-86226b6471ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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