Bahía Ballena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with a sandy shore, calm water, and a backdrop of mountains and dense forest.
An aerial view of a beach with turquoise waters, a sandy shoreline, and a small green island.
An aerial view of a narrow, sandy beach with clear turquoise waters on both sides, surrounded by dense greenery.
An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush green mountains in the background.
A beach with rocky foreground, people walking, and a mountain range in the background.

Our guide on where to stay in Bahía Ballena

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An aerial view of a beach with turquoise waters, a sandy shoreline, and a small green island.

Marina Vista

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

Villas Rio Mar

Villas Rio Mar

3 out of 5
Dominical Beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is AU$172 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$172
per night
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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 ...
Villas Rio Mar
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
The price is AU$119 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$119
per night
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Cerro Ballena are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
"Un lugar espectacular para vacacionar. Tranquilo, muy bien equipado, hermosa vista. Sólo que se debe mejorar las indicaciones para llegar, la indicación no es tan precisa las aplicaciones pueden llevarte por un camino más corto pero intransitable para vehículos sencillos."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

3.5 out of 5
12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is AU$352 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$352
per night
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Stay at this spa hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
"Beautiful boutique hotel, service was great. We enjoyed the pool, drinks and breakfast. Room very comfortable, outside shower, coffee machine, with a porch. Everything was outstanding!"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
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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.
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 Cerro Ballena are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
"Un lugar espectacular para vacacionar. Tranquilo, muy bien equipado, hermosa vista. Sólo que se debe mejorar las indicaciones para llegar, la indicación no es tan precisa las aplicaciones pueden llevarte por un camino más corto pero intransitable para vehículos sencillos."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Cedrela Beach Villas

Cedrela Beach Villas

3.5 out of 5
Cam. a Playa Colonia Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this villa in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
"Needs more blankets"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Cedrela Beach Villas
Morning Glory

Morning Glory

2 out of 5
Camino a Playa Chaman Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this apartment in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
"What a great stay we had at this beautiful, relaxing place! The owners had clearly put a lot of care into providing for guests needs. Well equipped kitchen. Range of seating on the balcony overlooking the fantastic pool and garden."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Morning Glory
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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.

Stay near popular Bahía Ballena attractions

Playa Tortuga

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playa Tortuga during your travels in Bahía Ballena? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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Activities

Snorkeling at Caño Island

Snorkeling at Caño Island

AU$225
per adult
Snorkeling at Caño Island
Uvita: Whale Watching Boat Trip with Drinks and Snacks

Uvita: Whale & Dolphin Watching Boat Trip w/ Drinks & Snacks

AU$133
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Uvita: Whale & Dolphin Watching Boat Trip w/ Drinks & Snacks
Uvita Bird Watching Oro Verde

3 Hours Uvita Bird Watching Oro Verde

AU$110
per adult
3 Hours Uvita Bird Watching Oro Verde
From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat

From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat

AU$239
per adult
From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat
Playa Uvita: Caño Island Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

Playa Uvita: Caño Island Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

AU$246
per adult
Playa Uvita: Caño Island Snorkeling Tour with Lunch
Uvita: Marino Ballena National Park Whale/Dolphin Watching

Uvita: Marino Ballena National Park Whale/Dolphin Watching

AU$194
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Uvita: Marino Ballena National Park Whale/Dolphin Watching
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