#Marino Ballena — Toorizta Articles

Aerial view of a sandy tombolo splitting turquoise ocean waves, with dense green palm forest in the foreground

Things to Do in Uvita: Let the Tide and the Morning Boats Set Your Days

The Whale's Tail only shows at low tide and the Caño Island boat leaves at 7. What to book in Uvita, what it costs, and which day suits each. Ask us.

Aerial view of a winding coastal highway curving through green hills above the ocean

Getting to Uvita: Your Bus Has to Say Costanera

SINAC says ride a Tracopa bus via the Costanera that stops in Uvita, then arrange your own ride to the park gate you want. Plan your arrival.

Aerial view of Uvita's Whale's Tail sandbar beach with palm trees and blue ocean waves

Where to Stay in Uvita: the Beach Flat, the Hill, or the Quiet South End

Uvita is four park gates and a steep hill, not one beach town. Which base fits your week, what the park costs, and the tide that decides. Ask us.

A van drives along a coastal road lined with palm trees at sunset in Costa Rica

In Uvita, the Bus Drops You on the Highway. Plan the Last Kilometer First.

Uvita's bus is a long-haul Tracopa service that drops you on Route 34, not in town. Which ride to pick, and how to reach the park gate. Ask us.

Aerial view of Uvita's Whale's Tail sandbar meeting the ocean, framed by forested mountains

Getting to Uvita: There Is No Airport, and Not Every Bus Stops There

There is no airport at Uvita and not every southbound bus stops there. Which road, which Tracopa departure, and whether you need a car once you arrive

Infinity pool overlooking a tree-covered ridge with ocean and coastline view near Uvita, Costa Rica

Where to Stay in Uvita: What the Ridge View Costs Your Morning

Uvita's view hotels sit up a steep ridge road. The park gate shuts at 4pm and the Whale's Tail needs low tide. Which base fits your week. Ask us.

Humpback whale breaching off Costa Rica's Pacific coast during whale-watching season

Costa Rica Whale Watching: The Complete Guide to Humpback Season (2026)

When and where to see humpback whales in Costa Rica: Uvita and Marino Ballena, the two whale seasons, what you'll see, and how to book the right tour.