Uvita de Osa, located on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, is considered by many as one of the most biodiversity rich areas of the world.
Tourists from around the world are attracted to this place for its gorgeous beaches, spectacular views, humpback whales, mountains, jungle, wildlife and tranquility.
Playa Uvita is situated in the canton of Osa, south of the province of Puntarenas, around 16 km away from Dominical beach surf.
Uvita is one of the most beautiful and visited beaches of the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
NATIONAL PARK MARINO BALLENA (Whale Marine Park)
The natural formation of Uvita’s beach is something worth visiting: two bays are joined to form the perfect figure of a whale’s tail. The beaches are protected within the Marino Ballena National Park which is named after this extraordinary formation.
The point of attraction in the park is the whale and dolphin watching. They come to breed in these warm waters from the Antarctica and the Arctic, providing a show season all year long.
Marino Ballena National Park has 5745 marine acres and 116 land-based acres. Upon entering the park there is a 15 minute walk along a sandy beach surrounded on both sides by calm waters until reaching the isthmus.
The isthmus is a rocky platform of dry stones with coral reefs and marine life that meets the sea. The brain and fan are the dominant corals of this barrier reef.
The landscape is truly amazing with the combination of beaches, estuaries, mangroves, forests, mountains, coral reefs and clear waters.
The beaches are vast, with moderate waves and crystal clear waters ideal for swimming and water sports, walking or just sunbathing and relaxing on the beach.
Uvita is rustic and picturesque village with hotels, lodges, cabins, local bars, internet cafe, supermarkets, banks and small restaurants on the street called "sodas".
ACTIVITIES
The area offers activities for both active and relaxing holidays: horseback riding, bird watching, snorkeling, kayaking, diving, surfing, hiking in the forests and mountains, ultralight rides, canopy, rafting and more.
Marino Ballena National Park: Roca la Viuda (Rock Widow) is an island in the farthest point west of the park. In this low with coral and rocks is common to find many species of corals.
Humpback Whale and Dolphin watching. Piedra Ballena (Whale Stone) is the best whale watching point for humpback whales.
Diving Caño Island and Drake Bay.
Waterfalls Pavon and Nauyaca
Caves at Ventanas beach in Punta Piñuela. Fabulous caves to explore at low tide.
