Marina Vista Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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

Uvita: Kayak & Snorkel Private Tour - Marino Ballena N. Park
NZ$225
per adult

Waterfalls and Beach Caves Adventure in Costa Rica
NZ$233
per adult

The Wonders of Cano Island Snorkeling Tour
NZ$207
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Corcovado National Park Land and Ocean Tour
NZ$208
per adult
Our pick of the best Marina Vista Hotel Deals

Villas Rio Mar
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! (605 reviews)
"Hotel was great. Short walk to town. Food at dinner was really good. Breakfast was premade and not very hot but otherwise everything was great."
Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

La Cusinga Lodge
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! (41 reviews)
"Beautiful eco lodge with walks on property and ocean views. Natural landscaping - Birds, monkeys butterflies etc."
Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2024

Canavida Villas & Resort
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
The price is NZ$162 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$162
24 July - 25 July
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! (51 reviews)
"Very clean and the maintenance guy was super nice showing us the property and how to get in"
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata, 4x4 vehicle ONLY, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is NZ$725 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$725
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (299 reviews)
"Awesome place the staff after a few days started to feel like family. The views that we had there were excellent. The food was very good, the pool and the villas are top notch. Extremely clean and they maintained our rooms every time we left it. The staff were incredible supporting with all our activities ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hotel Cuna Del Angel
9 kms south of Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is NZ$291 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$291
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews)
"Great property! Most of all the staff were super accommodating. 5 stars!"
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Villas Alturas
San Martin Norte, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is NZ$244 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$244
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (175 reviews)
"This was my absolute favorite place my kids and I visited in 12 days in Costa Rica total. The staff and grounds were phenomenal. We want to go back- not just to Costa Rica, but also specifically to this property that just… felt like home to the hearts."
Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025
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.