Bahía Ballena

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Bahía ballena Costa Rica
Bahía ballena Costa Rica
Vista aerea del paso de Moises en Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica
I took this photo on my mission trip in Costa Rica, early morning when the sun had just risen I was able to capture this shot with my DJI Mavic Pro

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I took this photo on my mission trip in Costa Rica, early morning when the sun had just risen I was able to capture this "Patagonia" type shot with my DJI Mavic Pro

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Where to stay in Bahía Ballena

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Marina Vista

While Marina Vista isn't home to many top sights, Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominical are some notable places to visit nearby.

Marina Vista
Villas Rio Mar

Villas Rio Mar

3 out of 5
Dominical Beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Stay at this hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (628 reviews)
Todo muy bien me encanto el lugar recomendado

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Villas Rio Mar
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

3.5 out of 5
12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
Couldn’t have enjoyed my stay more. The staff were very kind and accommodating. The room was excellent and the views were phenomenal. I’ll be back!

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
The price is RM285 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
RM285
RM485 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
Pool side furniture needed cushions to be comfortable because too hard to sit or to lay down other than that everything was great.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
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

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

3.5 out of 5
12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
Couldn’t have enjoyed my stay more. The staff were very kind and accommodating. The room was excellent and the views were phenomenal. I’ll be back!

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
Pool side furniture needed cushions to be comfortable because too hard to sit or to lay down other than that everything was great.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest

3.5 out of 5
Calle Garcia, Uvita Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Secret Lau Pool and Catarata uvita are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Everybody help very nice stuff

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hotel Uvita Forest
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.

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If you;re into birding, visit Oro Verde - our guide, Ronny, was great - very knowledgeable (he's lived there all his life) and enthusiastic. Breakfast with his family was a real treat and the guided walk around the Oro Verde was excellent. Great valu