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Tour Info & Reservation

There are tours, excursions and exhibitions that will fascinate you! We provide different offers based on your wishes. Just ask our reception!

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By Boat

The warm waters of the Osa Peninsula are ideal for whales during their mating season and for giving birth to their babies. The humpback whales come from the South and stay here from August till mid October,whilst from January to March, they come from the North.

In addition to humpback whales you can also see dolphins and turtles. Take advantage of the various boat trips to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural environment.

National Parks

This National Park has an area of 110 terrestrial hectares and 5375 maritime hectares. The park is known to be visited by humpback whales during their migrations for breeding from the cold seas of the Northern Hemisphere from January to  March and vice versa, from the cold seas of the Southern Hemisphere  from August to October.

Most of the park is in the maritime domain, but its protected area includes beautiful beaches, such as Playa Uvita, Playa Ballena and Playa Piñuela.

The tours organized by local operators offer the opportunity to meet the whales and other marine species that inhabit the waters of the Park.

Waterfalls

Right in the center of Uvita, just a few hundred meters from main highway: the beautiful Cascada Verde.

Surrounded by lush tropical jungle with monkeys and toucans, you can enjoy a day out bathing in the natural swimming pools or take an energizing massage under the main waterfall.

If you feel hungry a small restaurant bar is on site.

Sport Everywhere

If you are a beginner, professional, amateur, here you will find your happiness.
Choose your rank according to your abilities. Some beaches offer you the biggest waves. So enjoy the scenery as you fly over the waves. Many surfing schools are located on the coast and offer courses and board rentals. Do not worry, you will find what´s right for you!

Go Around

Uvita de Osa is a small town in the south of Costa Rica. It is notable for hosting an annual musical event (Envision Festival) and for the whale tail of the Ballena Marine National Park.

Uvita, in recent years, has become the tourist center of the Costa Ballena region. Visits range from whale watching, mountain biking and surfing lessons to snorkeling excursions.

Culture & Archaeology

Boruca is an indigenous tribe of the South Pacific, located in the Talamanca Mountains, 20 km from Panama. The Boruca tribe has approximately 2,000 members and is located in an indigenous reserve, where about 140 km² of land are protected for use. According to Costa Rican law, tribes on reserve lands, such as Boruca, have the right to self-govern.

Boruca is a proud indigenous people of Costa Rica. His impressive hand-carved Boruca masks are so popular that imitations are sold throughout the Central American country. But indigenous culture is more than a mask. Boruca is based on faith in the wisdom of the ancients and the legends of Boruca that count, transmitted for centuries. Boruca’s identity reflects a deep respect for the stories told, the nature that surrounds them and the community they share.

Explore the site to learn more about culture, crafts, legends, food, tours and people that make Boruca’s identity unique in the world.

Beaches

This is part of the Marino Ballena National Park. Don’t miss this classic place as it is where you access the “Cola de Ballena” sand slot. Here are the sweetest waters in the area that offer good swimming opportunities for the whole family. Fantastic possibilities to see the sunset.