Ballena

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Ballena
Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
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Photo by Donny Campos

Where to stay in 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
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata, 4x4 vehicle ONLY, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is €383 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
€383
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (277 reviews)
"Top notch! Service was superb! Property incredible!"

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2024

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Villas Rio Mar
Villas Rio Mar
3 out of 5
Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is €120 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
€120
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (557 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and the room was clean."

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2024

Villas Rio Mar
Villas Alturas
Villas Alturas
3.5 out of 5
San Martin Norte, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is €119 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
€119
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star spa resort in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (157 reviews)
"Ocean views are amazing. Hotel staff is extremely good at helping us to accommodate and answer our inquiries."

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2024

Villas Alturas
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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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (146 reviews)
"Great place & staff!"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2024

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community
Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community
Dominicalito
Stay at this villa in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Playa Dominicalito and Playa Hermosa are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Great property
"Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 11 Sep 2024

Incredible Ocean Views, Private Pool, Fully Equipped Villa in a Gated Community
Entire house - Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Cool Breezes, FibOpt WiFi, Infinity Pool!
Entire house - Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Cool Breezes, FibOpt WiFi, Infinity Pool!
Uvita
Stay at this vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Perfection
"This is a piece of heaven on earth!! Peggy answered every question we had and gave us extra tips as well! Trina and Jorge were amazing and even (for a small fee) picked up some groceries for us and had those for us upon arrival! The villa is absolutely gorgeous and well appointed with everything ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2024

Entire house - Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Cool Breezes, FibOpt WiFi, Infinity Pool!
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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

Hacienda Baru

5/5(2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Hacienda Baru during your travels to Ballena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Hacienda Baru

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

€56
Per adult
Uvita Chocolate Tour
Whale

Whales and Dolphins watching Tour From Uvita

€84
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whales and Dolphins watching Tour From Uvita
Private Marino Ballena Park Whale/Dolphin Watching in Uvita

Uvita: Whales & Dolphins Watching -Marino Ballena Park Costa Rica

€107
Per adult
Uvita: Whales & Dolphins Watching -Marino Ballena Park Costa Rica
Uvita: Marino Ballena National Park Whale/Dolphin Watching

Uvita: Marino Ballena National Park Whale/Dolphin Watching

€120
Per adult
Uvita: Marino Ballena National Park Whale/Dolphin Watching
Uvita: Whale Watching Boat Trip with Drinks and Snacks

Uvita: Whale Watching Boat Trip with Drinks and Snacks

€70
Per adult
Uvita: Whale Watching Boat Trip with Drinks and Snacks
The Wonders of Cano Island Snorkeling Tour

The Wonders of Cano Island Snorkeling Tour

€131
Per adult
The Wonders of Cano Island Snorkeling Tour
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Reviews of Ballena

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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

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