Title: Visit Palmar: 2026 Travel Guide for Palmar, Puntarenas Province | Expedia.com [Hotels in Palmar](https://expedia.com/Palmar-Hotels.d828924239482286080.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Palmar](https://expedia.com/Palmar-Vacation-Rentals.d828924239482286080.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Palmar](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Palmar.d828924239482286080.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Palmar](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Palmar.d828924239482286080.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Palmar](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Palmar.d828924239482286080.Car-Rental-Guide)[Palmar Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Palmar.d828924239482286080.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Palmar ## Travel Guide ![view to the Rio Terraba river and the Osa peninsula near Palmar Sur in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828924239482286080/4a55e389-16f2-4f3c-aed9-ddb2292095cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![view to the Rio Terraba river and the Osa peninsula near Palmar Sur in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828924239482286080/9fc7b300-6fc6-4ae1-ba3f-62b8de5296c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.'](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601081/f04ddbbb-3219-44ca-92cb-212f978bdc64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Palmar Things to do - Palmar Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Palmar ![Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6050000/6042600/6042557/9116ab19_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa 1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata Bahía Ballena Puntarenas $335 nightly $379 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 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=6042557&PinnedHotelID=6042557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=828924239482286080) ![Canavida Villas & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90020000/90013800/90013782/a4b5f54b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Canavida Villas & Resort Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province $106 nightly $120 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 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 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=90013782&PinnedHotelID=90013782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=828924239482286080) ![Bahia Selvatica Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122210000/122209800/122209731/aa08397b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bahia Selvatica Lodge Camino a Playa Colonia Uvita Provincia de Puntarenas $75 nightly $84 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 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 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026&selected=122209731&PinnedHotelID=122209731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=828924239482286080) [See all 869 properties in Palmar](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026®ionId=828924239482286080) 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. ![Canavida Villas & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90020000/90013800/90013782/a4b5f54b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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) ![Hotel Uvita Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105645300/105645231/e2bb1673_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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) ![Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78170000/78163100/78163054/11bb8875_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel 500 m Norte Parque Marino Ballena Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Stay at this aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Punta Uvita are located ... [](https://expedia.com/Ballena-Hotels-Ballena-Paradise-Aparta-Hotel.h78163054.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Palmar](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=828924239482286080&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Palmar hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=828924239482286080&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22)[Mar 21 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=828924239482286080&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=828924239482286080&startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23)[Mar 22 - Mar 23](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=828924239482286080&startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=828924239482286080&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=828924239482286080&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Finca 6 Archaeological Site 4/5(2 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Finca-6-Archaeological-Site-Palmar.d553248621593240860.Vacation-Attraction) #### Palmar Norte Park 4/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Palmar-Norte-Park-Palmar.d553248621556372364.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stone Spheres of the Diquís Explore the great outdoors at Stone Spheres of the Diquís, a lovely green space in Palmar. [](https://expedia.com/Stone-Spheres-Of-The-Diquis-Puntarenas-Province.d623288726022066176.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Terraba-Sierpe Mangrove Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48725227/fbb8ec8b-24f9-4246-a348-98ac7e8bc5e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Terraba-Sierpe Mangrove Tour $85 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/terraba-sierpe-mangrove-tour.a48725227.activity-details) ![River and Mangrove Tour in Sierpe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47225082/d8f8f25c-af85-49f0-a27b-6ef852210f9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### River and Mangrove Tour in Sierpe $87 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/river-and-mangrove-tour-in-sierpe.a47225082.activity-details) ![Cougar, in Corcovado](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2406363/09eed1aa-056b-43cb-af94-79d3fc4b0748.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### One Day Tour To Corcovado From Sierpe $170 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/one-day-tour-to-corcovado-from-sierpe.a2406363.activity-details) ![Private Marino Ballena National Park Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47612878/c03f0d72-6ce1-4491-bd4d-97131cf31e31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Uvita: Marino Ballena National Park Mangroves - Sea Kayaking $125 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/uvita-marino-ballena-national-park-mangroves-sea-kayaking.a47612878.activity-details) ![Three toed sloth in Corcovado National Park ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3821077/34058b1f-a7a8-4f07-92e1-0812649b45c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 5 Days Wildlife Tour in Drake Bay, Sierpe, Corcovado and Osa $1,150 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/5-days-wildlife-tour-in-drake-bay.a3821077.activity-details) ![4-Day Small-Group Adventure Tour of Cano Island and Corcovado](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3821079/e3fcdd3c-beef-4052-a0a0-8b53d9af793b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 4-Days family tour with visit to Cano island and Corcovado $815 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/4-days-family-tour-with-visit-to-cano-island-and-corcovado.a3821079.activity-details) [See all activities in Palmar](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Palmar.d828924239482286080.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## 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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6277728/6596f201-5e6c-40c4-9ffc-86226b6471ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ciudad Cortés ![Sun setting in Palmar Norte](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337831/28057d5f-e740-4fd3-b132-004cb28ab81b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Palmar Norte ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000466272/4ffe4f14-3e4a-4f50-9cc1-c6814f548e98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Boruca - Cities near Palmar - Places of interest [Ciudad Cortés](https://expedia.com/Ciudad-Cortes.dx6277728)[Palmar Norte](https://expedia.com/Palmar-Norte.dx6337831)[Sierpe](https://expedia.com/Sierpe.dx6341971)[Camíbar](https://expedia.com/Camibar.dx3000007747)[Piedras Blancas](https://expedia.com/Piedras-Blancas.dx3000439569)[Boruca](https://expedia.com/Boruca.dx3000466272)[Palmar Sur](https://expedia.com/Palmar-Sur.dx779269923124449280) - [Finca 6 Archaeological Site ](https://expedia.com/Finca-6-Archaeological-Site-Palmar.d553248621593240860.Vacation-Attraction) - [Palmar Norte Park ](https://expedia.com/Palmar-Norte-Park-Palmar.d553248621556372364.Vacation-Attraction) - [Palmar Sur Park ](https://expedia.com/Palmar-Sur-Park-Palmar.d553248621565118583.Vacation-Attraction) - [Corcovado National Park ](https://expedia.com/Corcovado-National-Park-Puntarenas-Province.d6251133.Vacation-Attraction) - [Uvita Beach ](https://expedia.com/Uvita-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248635919088380.Vacation-Attraction) - [Marino Ballena National Park ](https://expedia.com/Marino-Ballena-National-Park-Puntarenas-Province.d6101138.Vacation-Attraction) - [Punta Uvita ](https://expedia.com/Punta-Uvita-Puntarenas-Province.d553248621587519007.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Tortuga ](https://expedia.com/Playa-Tortuga-Bahia-Ballena.d3000423482.Vacation-Attraction) - [Drake Bay Beach ](https://expedia.com/Drake-Bay-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d6309805.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ventanas Beach ](https://expedia.com/Ventanas-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248621558133894.Vacation-Attraction) - [Parque Nacional Corcovado ](https://expedia.com/Parque-Nacional-Corcovado-Drake-Bay.d553248621532964486.Vacation-Attraction) - [Catarata uvita ](https://expedia.com/Catarata-Uvita-Bahia-Ballena.d553248635892111569.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tortuga Beach ](https://expedia.com/Tortuga-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248621558115467.Vacation-Attraction) - [Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead ](https://expedia.com/Drake-Bay-Hiking-Trailhead-Drake-Bay.d553248621555650951.Vacation-Attraction) - [Golfito Marina ](https://expedia.com/Golfito-Marina-Golfito.d6255613.Vacation-Attraction) - [Piedras Blancas National Park ](https://expedia.com/Piedras-Blancas-National-Park-Golfito.d6251140.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Cacao ](https://expedia.com/Playa-Cacao-Puntarenas-Province.d6255605.Vacation-Attraction) - [Golfo Dulce ](https://expedia.com/Golfo-Dulce-Puntarenas-Province.d6047005.Vacation-Attraction) - [Blanca Beach ](https://expedia.com/Blanca-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248621555940550.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pinuela Beach ](https://expedia.com/Pinuela-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248621555538009.Vacation-Attraction) - [Arco Beach ](https://expedia.com/Arco-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248621555538008.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ciudad Cortes Central Park ](https://expedia.com/Ciudad-Cortes-Central-Park-Ciudad-Cortes.d553248621566661405.Vacation-Attraction) - [Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands ](https://expedia.com/Terraba-Sierpe-National-Wetlands-Puntarenas-Province.d553248621532964485.Vacation-Attraction) - [Violin Beach ](https://expedia.com/Violin-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248621556372361.Vacation-Attraction) - [Secret Lau Pool ](https://expedia.com/Secret-Lau-Pool-Bahia-Ballena.d848139112321167360.Vacation-Attraction) - [El Pavón Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/El-Pavon-Waterfall-Ciudad-Cortes.d553248635947280247.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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