Bahia Ballena in Uvita
Sightseeing
It is a short walk from parking to the falls. There are several places and methods for plunging into the water. Go during the week to avoid any crowds.
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Catarata uvita
Calle BejucoIt is a short walk from parking to the falls. There are several places and methods for plunging into the water. Go during the week to avoid any crowds.
The Whale Tail! Visit at low tide, entrance less than a mile from the Cabinita.
Ballena Marine National Park, is a National Park of Costa Rica, part of the Osa Conservation Area created as a safe area for humpback whale migration, hence its name, as Ballena is the Spanish word for whale.
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Parque Nacional Marino Ballena
The Whale Tail! Visit at low tide, entrance less than a mile from the Cabinita.
Ballena Marine National Park, is a National Park of Costa Rica, part of the Osa Conservation Area created as a safe area for humpback whale migration, hence its name, as Ballena is the Spanish word for whale.
Food scene
La Cusinga Lodge has multiple trails, including to natural pools and the beach. If you eat at Aracari, their restaurant, you can use any of the trails. It's a beautiful place to sit for a drink AND/OR the meals are fantastic.
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La Cusinga Lodge
La Cusinga Lodge has multiple trails, including to natural pools and the beach. If you eat at Aracari, their restaurant, you can use any of the trails. It's a beautiful place to sit for a drink AND/OR the meals are fantastic.
Go for the view - sweeping view of the Whale Tail. Stay for the food!
7 locals recommend
Restaurante Mirador don Roger
Go for the view - sweeping view of the Whale Tail. Stay for the food!
Open air, dreamy spot, water on both sides, wild monkeys visit at 5pm.
46 locals recommend
Cabinas La Parcela
Open air, dreamy spot, water on both sides, wild monkeys visit at 5pm.
The farmer's market in Bahia (Uvita) currently runs Weds and Sats from 8-2p. Fresh produce and artisans bring their wares. Easy bike ride from the Cabinita. (There is also a farmer's market at the Cancha in Uvita on Saturdays, also fresh produce and worth visiting but longer bike ride from the Cabinita).
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El Mercado.cr
Ruta Nacional Primaria 34The farmer's market in Bahia (Uvita) currently runs Weds and Sats from 8-2p. Fresh produce and artisans bring their wares. Easy bike ride from the Cabinita. (There is also a farmer's market at the Cancha in Uvita on Saturdays, also fresh produce and worth visiting but longer bike ride from the Cabinita).
City advice
Getting around
Bikes are handy to get to the beach
The cabinita is on a dirt road that does not require 4x4, though it makes the ride more comfortable. The two main beach entrances are an easy bike ride.