5/5 - Excellent
Paula
I truly recommend. Gorgeous country with very friendly people
Ballena
Travel Guide
Visit Ballena
Where to stay in Ballena
Marina Vista
Marina Vista might not have many top sights, but Playa Dominical and Hacienda Baru are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata, 4x4 vehicle ONLY, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is SAR 1,557 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
SAR 1,557
SAR 1,810 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (284 reviews)
Gorgeous location
"A stunning place! The bar/restaurant and pool area are truly breathtaking and have been done to a very high standard. The staff were all fantastic and the food was generally good. There is lots to explore locally including the free waterfalls you can access from the hotel, a bigger waterfall further ..."
Reviewed on 9 February 2025
Canavida Villas & Resort
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
Fully refundable
The price is SAR 316 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
SAR 316
SAR 507 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
"We were able to experience 2 of the properties on our vacation. Both were absolutely beautiful. The"
Reviewed on 24 March 2025
Villas Rio Mar
Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is SAR 485 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
SAR 485
SAR 548 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (587 reviews)
"Las instalaciones son excelentes y el personal es muy amable y amistoso ."
Reviewed on 20 March 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Canavida Villas & Resort
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 4-star vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
"We were able to experience 2 of the properties on our vacation. Both were absolutely beautiful. The"
Reviewed on 24 March 2025
Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C
Dominical
Stay at this villa in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
A paradise
"Wonderful property in a fantastic environment"
Reviewed on 14 March 2025
Cedrela Beach Villas
Cam. a Playa Colonia, Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Great brand new property. The outside space isn’t great and no pool."
Reviewed on 16 December 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Catarata uvita
4.5/5(9 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Catarata uvita during your travels in Ballena. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Playa Tortuga
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Playa Tortuga during your travels in Ballena? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Hacienda Baru
4.5/5(23 reviews)
You can take time to visit Hacienda Baru during your travels to Ballena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Reviews of Ballena
4.6
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Do everything in your power to preserve this area - its wonderful
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Whale watching excursion was very enjoyaable
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Small town. Many dirt roads. Kind of dark. Not a lot to do, but there is a good restaurant La fogata. Primary activities are whale and dolphin watching tours. Wasn't impressed with the beach at all. Stick and debris all over. Use sunscreen!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Food in Uvita was excellent and if you are visiting anywhere I recommend going to the Nauyaca Waterfalls (but make sure you pay for the truck ride as it's miles of hiking over rough terrain vs. a 30 minute ride)
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Ballena is so beautiful. We visited during the wet season and it is a great time to experience the rainfall and see many different animals. If you fly into SJO, there is a Walmart store and you can purchase anything including bottle water.
- Playa Dominical
- Ventanas Beach
- Playa Tortuga
- Catarata uvita
- Hacienda Baru
- Pinuela Beach
- Arco Beach
- Secret Lau Pool
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Uvita Beach
- Nauyaca Waterfalls
- Punta Uvita
- Chirripó National Park
- Matapalo Beach
- Playa Ballena
- Playa Dominicalito
- Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands
- Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge
- Playa Hermosa
- Tortuga Beach
- Linda Beach
- Finca 6 Archaeological Site
- Parque Reptilandia
- Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- El Pavón Waterfall
- Ciudad Cortes Central Park
- Quebradas Biological Center
- Samaritan Chocolate
- Eco Chontales Waterfall
- The Secret Gardens
- Canaan Cheeses
- Playa Garza