Uvita Beach- Costa Rica

Uvita Beach is a small dozy village where most of the accommodations are built in the mountainous parts of the rainforest. From here one has an excellent view of Balleno Marine National Park.

South of Uvita Beach and Punta Uvita the river Uvita flows into the Pacific. This bay has a beautiful sand beach and the waters are excellent for swimming and snorkeling. The offshore reefs offer a natural habitat for many animals and plant species.

The best chances to spot a whale in Balleno Marine National Park are during February and March.

Whale watching and turtle hatching...

During July through January sea turtles come to the beach to lay their eggs in the sand.
Inland the terrain rises and is a paradise for nature lovers, animal observers and horseback riders. Birds and monkeys can easily be observed in their natural living space.
There are plenty places to swim in one of the streams or swimming holes.

Birdwatchers should also make a trip to the mangrove swamps on the coast but watch out for caimans and crocodiles.

Uvita Beach has its own airstrip, seeing the rainforest from a birds eye view is a unique experience.