Costa Ballena – A Coastal Community
Having exploded in popularity over the last two years, Costa Ballena is a close knit community made up of three coastal towns: Dominical, Uvita-Bahía and Ojochal. It is physically designated as the area from Río Barú until Boca Coronado. You won’t want to miss it.
Dominical
An artsy surf town where the big river mouth of Barú meets the ocean. Big heavy waves are commonplace, as are the expert surfers who catch them. A stroll through town will only take about 20 minutes and it’s a great place to meet up with locals. The hippie beach vibes are what makes ‘Domi’ a must stop town to visit in Costa Rica.
Uvita-Bahía
A typical Costa Rican town that is the bustling urban centre and melting pot of Costa Ballena. All essential services can be found, and you will see expansion taking place all around. From new buildings and services, like the medical centre to schools adding on to their programs. As well, the famous Whales Tail at Marino Ballena National Park is located in Bahia. Many families have settled in the area and enjoy a relaxed pace of rising with the sun and planning their day in accordance to the rhythm of the changing tides – this is of course to get the maximum amount of everyone’s favourite, beach time!
Ojochal
The furthest town South in the Costa Ballena stretch. Other than the first few kilometres at the main entrance, the town is vastly spread out with residents in their mountain homes that pepper the cloudy slopes of the back hills of the town. Many retirees and snowbirds have found safe haven from the cold in their beautifully manicured works of art, they call gardens. It also hosts fine dining options and is the gateway to the Osa Peninsula that opens up to Sierpe, Golfito, Pavones, and Drake. Many families have now begun to settle in the tranquil village and call Ojochal their new home.
