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Beach town in southern Costa1 Rica
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Uvita is a small town in South Pacific Costa Rica south of Dominical, and north of Ojochal.
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This large coastal national park is famous for the Humpback Whales that migrate here each year from December to April to mate. The enormous pristine beaches here are rarely crowded and perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and sun-bathing. At low tide, a land bridge appears to Punta Uvita, and visitors can walk out to the tip which resembles a whale tail. There is also a small estuary which many people swim and fish in despite signs that warn of crocodiles. Walking through the main entrance will cost foreigners about US$6, but there are many unmarked trails that lead to the beach as well. Try the road by Flutterby House, or take the little road towards Playa Hermosa and turn left at the beach towards the peninsula.
Near the top of the hill on the left, there is a little restaurant which charges US$2 to access the lovely waterfalls in the canyon behind their property. A steep path leads down to the waterfalls and several swimming holes which are surrounded by bamboo and flowering trees. A perfect place to get out of the sun for a while and read a book, swim, and relax.
Organic meals made with fresh produce grown on its farm. There's an open-air dining area.
Rain-forest ecolodge overlooking Ballena Marine National Park. It provides a relaxing immersion in the rain-forest with breathtaking views of the Three Sisters Islands in the Pacific while being 10-15 minutes from several beautiful beaches and many activities. Dedicated to making your stay memorable, protecting the environment, and offering you all the comforts of home, we are a non-smoking establishment.
The Tucan Hotel is a friendly and cozy place that is oriented for all types of travellers. It is owned by a French-Canadian couple who renovated the hotel. The rooms are clean and the guest kitchen is well equipped, with lots of space. In the lounge area there are plenty of hammocks and sofas. They offer free coffee, WiFi, parking zone, bicycles and pool table. The Tucan has also a fully stocked bar and restaurant with breakfast and dinner menus. They can arrange local tours.
La Cusinga Lodge
Eco lodge, next to Ballena Marine National Park. 4-star hotel. It has a restaurant, the Aracari Restaurant. The ecolodge borders the Ballena Marine National Park, one of only two nationally protected marine zones in the whole country.
Posh boutique resort. Private villas. Infinity pool. Panoramic views of the Pacific and the “Whale’s Tail”. Rainfall showers. Full service spa. Yoga retreats. Diving and snorkeling. Close to secluded beaches.
An adult-only boutique resort featuring 12 all-glass villas and an infinity pool with views of Marino Ballena National Park.
Adult-only boutique hotel surrounded by rainforest along the river, with infinity pool, smart lighting and private suites.
Uvita consists of the centre of town right next to the highway, the "original" Uvita, and the Bahía part next to the Ballena Marine National Park at the beach.
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