10 local guides to Uvita & the Costa Ballena, by the town's own directory
Updated September 2026 · Todo Uvita
The local top 15 — whales, the Whale's Tail sandbar, waterfalls, Caño Island, night walks and more. · Las 15 mejores cosas que hacer.
The top tables in Uvita, Bahía and Ojochal — the Costa Ballena's culinary capital — ranked with one-line whys. · Los mejores restaurantes.
Budget, mid-range and luxury — from jungle hostels to glass villas above the rainforest. · Los mejores hoteles.
Dry season vs green season, the two humpback whale seasons, the Whale Festival and Envision. · Clima y cuándo visitar.
Humpback seasons, Marino Ballena National Park, the Whale's Tail at low tide, local boat operators. · Avistamiento de ballenas.
Playa Uvita, Hermosa, Colonia, the Ventanas sea caves and Playa Tortuga. · Las playas.
Neighborhood-by-neighborhood: Bahía, the hills, Ojochal — hotels, villas and hostels. · Dónde hospedarse.
Restaurants, sodas and cafés from the Costanera to Ojochal's jungle dining scene. · Dónde comer.
The drive from SJO, buses, shuttles, taxis and 4x4 rentals. · Cómo llegar y moverse.
Nauyaca Waterfalls, Corcovado, Caño Island snorkeling, San Isidro and the Tinamastes market. · Excursiones de un día.
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