With a mountain backdrop and the Rio Morete that runs through the town center, Uvita Bahía is surrounded by nature, which offers easy access to nearby beaches, rivers and waterfalls.
Essential services can be found in Uvita, and everyone is known to make a trip to Uvita at least once a week to replenish their stocks or to take care of business. It is the bustling center of Costa Ballena that is gearing up for expansion in the years to come. For instance, on Saturday mornings a buzz is in the air and the little town is very busy as shoppers head to and from the farmer’s market and shops.
Homes nestled in the mountains, halfway between Uvita and Ojochal, offer prime access to many of the most pristine beaches in the area, not to mention some of the most dynamic views. Additionally, with changing tides and the rock formations, Las Très Hermanas and Isla Ballena you can sit and watch the ocean waves come in and out from afar and enjoy the landscapes that are altered by the passing of time.
What Not to Miss
The Whale’s Tail
Costa Ballena’s most famous natural attraction, the Whale’s Tail is found in Bahía! The Parque Nacional Marino Ballena encompasses a total of 13,570 acres made up of both land and ocean. It is home to many migrating humpback whales throughout the year and you can walk the length of the natural barrier at low tide. The entrance to the park is found in Bahía. From the mountain ranges nearby, amazing amphitheater-style views of the whale shaped sandbar can be seen.
Horseback Riding
No doubt one of the most memorable tours in the area, normally a horseback riding tour is paired with a visit to a waterfall. Typically you’ll also get to see secondary and sometimes primary rainforest as you ride through the jungle trails. If it’s a clear day, try for the sunset beach tour with electric skies being painted across the sky, it’s a memory and an image that will stay forever in your heart.
How to get to Uvita
Uvita can be found about three and a half hours away from San Jose, Costa Rica, the country’s capital. It is located about 30 minutes south of Dominical along and is centered around the main Costanera highway, so it’s impossible to miss. Come check it out!
