Uvita
Costa Rica · Puntarenas · 0 m
Description
Uvita is a laid-back coastal town on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast and an important hub for nature and marine experiences. The town is best known for Marino Ballena National Park, with its distinctive whale-tail-shaped sandbar, long Pacific beaches, and protected waters where humpback whales can regularly be observed. Uvita combines tropical rainforest with waterfalls, mangroves, offshore rock formations, and rich marine life. Its impressive blend of pristine nature, relaxed atmosphere, and diverse outdoor activities makes Uvita an ideal base for exploring Costa Rica’s wild southern Pacific coast.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 6 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: August – September or December – April
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Marino Ballena National Park & Whale Tail
- Humpback whale watching (July - November, December - April)
- Whale Tail sandbar (Cola de Ballena)
- Uvita Waterfall
- Playa Uvita & Playa Colonia
- Nauyaca Waterfalls(Day trip)
- Dolphin watching in Marino Ballena National Park
- Marino Ballena snorkeling
- Caño Island snorkeling(Day trip)
- Caño Island diving(Day trip)
- Playa Ventanas & sea caves(Day trip)
- Playa Arco & sea arches
- Playa Hermosa(Day trip)
- Dominical surf breaks(Day trip)
- Kayaking in Marino Ballena National Park
- Birdwatching around Uvita & the Osa biological corridor
- Térraba-Sierpe National Wetlands mangrove boat tour(Day trip)
- El Pavón Waterfall(Day trip)