Costa Ballena
Shops & services
ALEGRIA SOUL SPA
Alegria Soul Spa is an exclusive sanctuary of wellness and absolute relaxation located in the vibrant area of Uvita. The aesthetic center specializes in deep therapeutic massages, rejuvenating facials, and holistic healing therapies. …
Tours & activities
AMIGOS DEL RIO ADVENTURE PARK
A prestigious family-owned adventure tourism company based in Manuel Antonio and Quepos, Costa Rica, founded in 1993 by Carlos Ramírez. After more than three decades in business, it has established itself as one of the most respected …
Lodging
BUNGALOWS BALLENA
Bungalows Ballena offers independent and highly serene accommodation just minutes from the coastline in Bahia Ballena. The complex stands out for its comfortable, fully equipped cabins, a refreshing outdoor swimming pool, and lush tro…
Tours & activities
CAFE DON EMILIO
An award-winning rural tourism project and family-owned specialty coffee farm, founded in 2015 in the mountains of San Luis de Pérez Zeledón. They offer a highly educational, authentic, and hands-on coffee tour. Visitors learn and act…
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CAMINO AL AEROPUERTO
The driving route from Costa Ballena (starting from Uvita) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is approximately 207 kilometers (128 miles) and takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions. It is a scen…
Lodging
CASCADA VERDE HOSTEL
Cascada Verde Hostel is a rustic, eco-friendly eco-lodge immersed in the jungle of Uvita. The establishment is recognized for its spectacular elevated terrace with forest views, morning yoga classes, and a refreshing natural waterfall…
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COSTA RICA DIVE & SURF
Is a premier PADI 5-Star dive center and surf school founded in 2008, located in Uvita and Dominical, Costa Rica. It specializes in connecting travelers with the vibrant marine biodiversity of the South Pacific, operating sustainably …
Lodging
CROCODILE GRILL & BAR at VILLAS RIO MAR
Crocodile Grill & Bar, located inside the prestigious Villas Rio Mar hotel in the picturesque town of Dominical, provides an exceptional riverfront dining experience. The menu features fresh local seafood, premium grilled steak cuts, …
Tours & activities
DISCOVER UVITA
Discover Uvita is a renowned adventure tourism agency and eco-operator based in Uvita. The company stands out for organizing exciting whale watching tours, snorkeling excursions to Caño Island, and kayak trips through the Bahia Ballen…
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EL MERCADO DE BAHIA
El Mercado de Bahía is a modern and convenient convenience store and cafe strategically located in Bahia Ballena. The establishment stands out for its excellent selection of local organic products, artisanal groceries, fresh fruits, a…
Lodging
HOTEL BOUTIQUE DE LUJO & RESTAURANTE EL CASTILLO
Hotel Boutique de Lujo & Restaurante El Castillo is a sophisticated adults-only boutique hotel perched on the cliffs of Uvita. The hotel stands out for its stunning infinity pool with ocean views, high-end suites, and its award-winnin…
Lodging
KARAHE BEACH HOTEL
Beachfront hotel in Manuel Antonio, with direct access to the sand and a pool with a waterfall beside it that is lit at night. Its restaurant, Canto del Mar, serves Costa Rican cooking and Peruvian dishes, and breakfast starts with ga…
Parks & nature
MARINO BALLENA NATIONAL PARK
Marino Ballena National Park is one of the most important marine-coastal protected areas on Costa Rica’s South Pacific coast. It protects beaches, mangroves, reefs, islands, marine life and the famous natural formation known as the “W…
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MAVI SURF HOTEL
Mavi Surf Hotel is a charming and modern boutique hotel situated just steps away from the beach in Dominical. The accommodation stands out for its refreshing outdoor swimming pool, minimalist and comfortable air-conditioned rooms, and…
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MEDIRED COSTA RICA
Medi Red Costa Rica is the largest private network of clinics and urgent care centers in the country, with more than 10 strategic locations focused on tourist areas. It offers 24-hour medical care, ground and air ambulances, occupatio…
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MONKEY RIDE
Monkey Ride is a tourism and transportation company based in Dominical, Costa Rica. It offers shared and private airport shuttles, SUV car rentals, and exciting guided adventure tours. Among its most popular activities are its ATV tou…
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NAUYACA WATERFALLS
Official access to the Nauyaca waterfalls, an hour from Manuel Antonio and ten kilometers from Playa Dominical, run by the same family since 1992. The falls drop in two stages, one of 45 meters and one of 20, and natural pools form at…
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ON RADIO
On Radio 91.7 FM is a prominent local radio station in Costa Rica, broadcasting from Jacó to the entire Central Pacific region. It is characterized by its fresh programming and diverse musical lineup, blending contemporary youth hits,…
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OSA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Osa Property Management is the leading property management and luxury vacation rentals company throughout Costa Ballena. The operator specializes in the comprehensive management of exclusive villas with private pools and high-end cond…
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PARQUE NACIONAL MARINO BALLENA
Marino Ballena National Park is a world-renowned biological and institutional sanctuary located on the coast of Uvita. This protected area stands out for its famous geological formation shaped like a whale's tail and for being a prime…
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PEZ LOCO FISHING
ez Loco Fishing is a prestigious maritime charter company that organizes unforgettable nautical experiences. The operator stands out for its exclusive sportfishing excursions, equipped with modern boats, advanced navigation technology…
Restaurants
PIZZA LA CASITA
Pizza La Casita is a cozy and bustling artisanal pizzeria delighting the community in downtown Uvita. The establishment is famous for its wood-fired oven pizzas, crispy handmade crust, and fresh local ingredients. Its casual, family-f…
Lodging
PURA VIDA BAR - RESTAURANT at CRISTAL BALLENA HOTEL
Pura Vida Bar - Restaurant, located inside the majestic Cristal Ballena Hotel in the hills of Uvita, offers an exceptional international dining experience. The establishment stands out for its spacious open-air terrace, fresh Pacific …
Restaurants
RESTAURANTE LA CATARATA UVITA
Restaurante La Catarata Uvita is a charming open-air culinary spot situated next to the famous Uvita waterfall. The venue is recognized for its delicious menu of traditional cuisine and craft beers, serving hearty local casados and fr…
Tours & activities
SKYDIVE COSTA RICA
Skydive Costa Rica is a premier skydiving company located in Quepos, very close to Manuel Antonio. Specializing in tandem jumps for beginners as well as sport skydiving, it offers a thrilling freefall alongside internationally certifi…
Tours & activities
SUKIA PARK
Nature park in Manuel Antonio that pairs a canopy tour with forest walks. The zip line runs ten cables and sixteen platforms, and the grounds also hold trails with hanging bridges, a waterfall, a butterfly garden and a lagoon with res…
Lodging
THREESIXTY BOUTIQUE HOTEL
ThreeSixty Boutique Hotel is a sophisticated luxury resort exclusively for adults located in the breathtaking hills of Uvita. The resort is celebrated for its stunning infinity pool with three-hundred-and-sixty-degree views toward the…
Lodging
TIKIVILLAS RAINFOREST LODGE & SPA
Tikivillas Rainforest Lodge & Spa offers an exclusive adults-only eco-boutique lodging on the mountain slopes of Uvita. The hotel stands out for its Balinese-style villas surrounded by dense rainforest, an oceanfront infinity pool, an…
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UVITA URGENT CARE
Uvita Urgent Care is a modern and equipped primary care and twenty-four-hour emergency medical center in Uvita. The clinic features highly qualified bilingual doctors, general medicine consultations, an integrated pharmacy, and rapid …
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VISION MUNDIAL
World Vision Costa Rica is a renowned international non-profit humanitarian organization focused on the well-being and protection of children and adolescents. Through social and community programs, it promotes the defense of children'…