5/5 - Excellent
Paula
I truly recommend. Gorgeous country with very friendly people
Ballena
Travel Guide
Visit Ballena
Where to stay in Ballena
Marina Vista
Marina Vista might not have many top sights, but Playa Dominical and Hacienda Baru are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Villas Rio Mar
Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
La Cusinga Lodge
Km166 Costarena Sur, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star spa lodge in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
7 km al Sur de Uvita, Costa Ballena, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa Ballena and Arco Beach are located ...
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.
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
12km South of Dominical, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Catarata uvita are ...
Canavida Villas & Resort
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 4-star vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
Hotel Uvita Forest
Calle Garcia, Uvita, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool are ...
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
Catarata uvita
4.5/5(9 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Catarata uvita during your travels in Ballena. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Playa Tortuga
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Playa Tortuga during your travels in Ballena? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
5/5(7 reviews)
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary during your trip to Ballena? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Hike to "Vuelta de Cañón" waterfall at the foot of Poas volcano.
$90
per adult
Waterfalls and Beach Caves Adventure in Costa Rica
$140
per adult
Uvita: Kayak & Snorkel Private Tour - Marino Ballena N. Park
$131
per adult
Reviews of Ballena
4.6
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Do everything in your power to preserve this area - its wonderful
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Whale watching excursion was very enjoyaable
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Small town. Many dirt roads. Kind of dark. Not a lot to do, but there is a good restaurant La fogata. Primary activities are whale and dolphin watching tours. Wasn't impressed with the beach at all. Stick and debris all over. Use sunscreen!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Food in Uvita was excellent and if you are visiting anywhere I recommend going to the Nauyaca Waterfalls (but make sure you pay for the truck ride as it's miles of hiking over rough terrain vs. a 30 minute ride)
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Ballena is so beautiful. We visited during the wet season and it is a great time to experience the rainfall and see many different animals. If you fly into SJO, there is a Walmart store and you can purchase anything including bottle water.
- Playa Tortuga
- Ventanas Beach
- Catarata uvita
- Arco Beach
- Pinuela Beach
- Hacienda Baru
- Secret Lau Pool
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Uvita Beach
- Nauyaca Waterfalls
- Punta Uvita
- Chirripó National Park
- Tortuga Beach
- Matapalo Beach
- Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands
- Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge
- Linda Beach
- El Pavón Waterfall
- The Secret Gardens
- Parque Reptilandia
- Finca 6 Archaeological Site
- Ciudad Cortes Central Park
- Cloudbridge Nature Preserve
- Samaritan Chocolate
- Quebradas Biological Center
- Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons
- Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary