Ballena

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Ballena
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Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
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Where to stay in Ballena

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Marina Vista

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

Marina Vista
Villas Rio Mar
Villas Rio Mar
3 out of 5
Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (604 reviews)
"Such helpful staff, both at front desk and at the restaurant!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2025

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Villas Rio Mar
La Cusinga Lodge
La Cusinga Lodge
3 out of 5
Km166 Costarena Sur, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star spa lodge in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
"Beautiful eco lodge with walks on property and ocean views. Natural landscaping - Birds, monkeys butterflies etc."

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2024

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La Cusinga Lodge
Canavida Villas & Resort
Canavida Villas & Resort
4 out of 5
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
The price is S$123 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
S$123
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
"New place, clean and friendly!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

Canavida Villas & Resort
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Canavida Villas & Resort
Canavida Villas & Resort
4 out of 5
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 4-star vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
"New place, clean and friendly!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

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Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
3.5 out of 5
12km South of Dominical, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Catarata uvita are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
"Had a free weekend with the girlies during our month-long study abroad trip, and we could not have made a better choice than Tiki Villas!! The hotel staff, the view, the pool and spa services—absolutely no complaints from any of us. From the get go, we were treated so kindly; Nancy upgraded our hotel ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2025

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Cedrela Beach Villas
Cedrela Beach Villas
3.5 out of 5
Cam. a Playa Colonia, Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Very nice newly constructed villas. Clean. Safe. Full kitchen. Easy beach access. Please note that upon check out you will want to open the security gate and drive your car out before locking the keys/gate remote inside your villa suite. Enjoy!"

Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2025

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Popular places to visit

Catarata uvita

Catarata uvita

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Catarata uvita during your travels in Ballena. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Catarata uvita

Playa Tortuga

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playa Tortuga during your travels in Ballena? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Playa Tortuga

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary during your holiday in Ballena? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

Things to do

learn all about the chocolate, from taking the fruit from the tree until make in to a hot drink, the traditional way

Uvita Chocolate Tour

S$77
per adult
Uvita Chocolate Tour
Hike to "Vuelta de Cañón" waterfall at the foot of Poas volcano.

Hike to "Vuelta de Cañón" waterfall at the foot of Poas volcano.

S$115
per adult
Hike to "Vuelta de Cañón" waterfall at the foot of Poas volcano.
Uvita: Kayak & Snorkel Private Tour - Marino Ballena N. Park

Uvita: Kayak & Snorkel Private Tour - Marino Ballena N. Park

S$171
per adult
Uvita: Kayak & Snorkel Private Tour - Marino Ballena N. Park
Enjoying a off the beaten path waterfall!

Waterfalls and Beach Caves Adventure in Costa Rica

S$179
per adult
Waterfalls and Beach Caves Adventure in Costa Rica
Uvita: Horseback Riding Costa Rica

Uvita: Horseback Riding Costa Rica

S$224
per adult
Uvita: Horseback Riding Costa Rica
Snorkeling Tour at Caño Island

Snorkeling Tour at Caño Island

S$217
per adult
Snorkeling Tour at Caño Island
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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