Marina Vista Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Playa Tortuga

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.

Playa Tortuga

Catarata uvita

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

Catarata uvita

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoy an outing to Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary during your stay in Bahía Ballena. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

Hacienda Baru

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

Hacienda Baru

Secret Lau Pool

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Secret Lau Pool during your travels in Bahía Ballena. Wander the rainforest in this relaxing area.

Secret Lau Pool

Uvita Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Uvita Arts Center during your stay in Bahía Ballena. Wander the rainforest in this relaxing area.

Uvita Arts Center

Activities

Uvita Bird Watching Oro Verde

3 Hours Uvita Bird Watching Oro Verde

NZ$133
per adult
3 Hours Uvita Bird Watching Oro Verde
36' Tour Boat - Seats up to 24 guests

Bahia Ballena Whale and Dolphin Tour - Morning

NZ$128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bahia Ballena Whale and Dolphin Tour - Morning
Uvita - Dominical: Private Kayak Tour - Mangroves of Terraba

Uvita - Dominical: Private Kayak Tour - Mangroves of Terraba

NZ$238
per adult
Uvita - Dominical: Private Kayak Tour - Mangroves of Terraba
Savegre River whitewater rafting

Savegre River Rafting Class II-III from Manuel Antonio

NZ$213
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Savegre River Rafting Class II-III from Manuel Antonio
Uvita: Kayak & Snorkel Private Tour - Marino Ballena N. Park

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

NZ$228
per adult
Uvita: Kayak & Snorkel Private Tour - Marino Ballena N. Park
From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat

From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat

NZ$290
per adult
From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat
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Our pick of the best Marina Vista Hotel Deals

Hotel Diuwak

Hotel Diuwak

3 out of 5
Frente a las oficinas del ICE Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is NZ$145 per night from 2 May to 3 May
NZ$145
2 May - 3 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (232 reviews)
Loved the staff, breakfast, birds, pool, location. Need better beds but that’s it

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Hotel Diuwak
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is NZ$922 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$922
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (309 reviews)
The Staff treat you like family. Nothing is too much trouble. Grounds/room above average

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

3.5 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
The price is NZ$213 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
NZ$213
29 Apr - 30 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
Extremely friendly host and staff. Note a steep hill to get to property, so get your groceries done beforehand :). Only concern for us was how slippery the pool gets when wet. Just to be careful

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Bahia Selvatica Lodge

Bahia Selvatica Lodge

3 out of 5
Camino a Playa Colonia Uvita Provincia de Puntarenas
The price is NZ$159 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$159
28 Apr - 29 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
Looks like brand new

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Bahia Selvatica Lodge
Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort

Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort

4 out of 5
Lagunas Main Road Savegre Puntarenas Province
The price is NZ$1,211 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$1,211
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Savegre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Playa Barú ...
Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort
Villas Rio Mar

Villas Rio Mar

3 out of 5
Dominical Beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is NZ$222 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$222
1 May - 2 May
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (638 reviews)
The beds were good, the room had a good size. Breakfast was tasty and a big portion

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Villas Rio Mar
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