Escape ordinary life and get off the beaten path at Marino Ballena National Park. You'll love the beautiful landscapes of this protected natural area.

This protected natural landscape is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Bahia Ballena. But Marino Ballena National Park isn't the only highlight in the area. Uvita Beach, Punta Uvita, and Catarata uvita are some other recommended attractions nearby.

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Tours & day trips

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Whales and Dolphins watching Tour From Uvita

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Water activities

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

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Classes & workshops

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Uvita Surf School - Learn to Surf in Costa Rica - Marino Ballena

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History & culture

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Uvita Chocolate Tour

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Reviews of Marino Ballena National Park

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Arrive early morning during low tide to be able to enjoy the Whale tail beach

Popular places to visit

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.

As we entered Domincal - we pulled off the road, parked in some sandy makeshift lot and followed the setting sun to the sea. Surfers were wrapping up their session as we sat and celebrated the end of the day on washed-up log on the shore.
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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.

Secret Lau Pool

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Secret Lau Pool during your travels in Bahía Ballena. Wander the rainforest in this relaxing area.

Santa Lucia Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santa Lucia Falls during your travels in San Isidro de El General. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.