Apr 5, 2024 · Welcome to Uvita, a lovely backpack-ish town on the South Pacific of Costa Rica where there are fewer crowds and greener landscapes. It has become a traveler’s favorite for its whale watching, stunning beaches with full sunsets, …

Of the many spectacular beaches found here, Playa Uvita is among the most stunning beaches on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast. Located in the southern Puntarenas province roughly 16 km south of Dominical, a surfing hotspot, Playa Uvita is …

Playa Uvita, also called Punta Uvita, is the beach you will reach using the main entrance of Marino Ballena National Park. This is the primary access to the famous Whale's Tail Beach (visible at low tide only!).

Feb 14, 2022 · Uvita is a small town located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, only a short drive from Manuel Antonio National Park. Within a few miles of the town, you have access to a stunning national park, beautiful beaches, friendly locals, and of …

Mar 24, 2025 · 2. Catch sunset at Playa Hermosa; 3. Walk along Playa Uvita and The Whale’s Tail; 4. Swim or catch sunset at pretty Playa Ventanas; 5. Snorkel at Playa Arco; 6. Learn to ride Uvita’s waves with a surfing lesson; 7. Hike the wildlife-rich trails of Manuel Antonio National Park; 8. Dine with howler monkeys at La Parcela; 9. Snorkel above ...

Playa Uvita is the main beach where most whale-watching tours depart. It’s a large beach with a rock formation in the middle shaped like a whale’s tail. There are two full tidal cycles daily (high-low-high-low).

Jul 9, 2024 · Playa Uvita is the curved beach that forms the southern arc of Uvita’s tombolo (a sandy isthmus), nicknamed the whale-tail sandbar. It has compact light-brown sand that is sometimes decorated with shells and sand dollars.

May 11, 2023 · Located in the larger Marino Ballena National Park, Uvita Beach makes up a couple miles of sand surrounded by lush rainforest. In addition to the beach itself, you will also find a sand and rock crossing that is the shape of a whale’s tail.

Looking for a quieter off the beaten path beach vacation? The small, uncrowded beach town of Uvita Costa Rica may be just what you are looking for. Situated in the Southern Pacific of Costa Rica south of Dominical, Uvita borders the Marina Ballena National Park.

Uvita, Costa Rica, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and unique attractions that draw visitors from around the world. One of its most iconic features is the "Whale's Tail," a natural sandbar formation that resembles the shape of a whale's tail during low tide.