Uvita Beach — Attraction in Puntarenas Province

Uvita Beach, located in the lush region of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, is a breathtaking destination that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and adventure. Known for its iconic “Whale Tail” formation, which can be seen during low tide, Uvita Beach is part of Marino Ballena National Park, making it a prime spot for marine life enthusiasts and eco-tourists alike.

One of the highlights of Uvita Beach is its pristine, golden sands and warm, inviting waters. The beach is relatively uncrowded compared to other popular destinations in Costa Rica, allowing visitors to enjoy a peaceful and immersive experience in nature. Whether you’re looking to relax under swaying palm trees, take a refreshing swim, or embark on a scenic walk along the shore, Uvita offers something for everyone.

Wildlife is another major draw, with frequent sightings of humpback whales during migration seasons (typically from July to October and December to April), as well as dolphins, sea turtles, and a variety of tropical birds. Snorkeling and kayaking are popular activities, providing opportunities to explore the vibrant marine ecosystem up close.

The surrounding town of Uvita offers a laid-back atmosphere with a mix of eco-friendly accommodations, charming restaurants, and local markets. Visitors can indulge in fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and Costa Rican specialties while enjoying the friendly and welcoming vibe of the community.

For those seeking adventure, Uvita serves as a gateway to a variety of outdoor activities, including jungle hikes to nearby waterfalls, horseback riding, and surfing at nearby beaches like Playa Hermosa. The nearby Uvita Waterfall is a must-visit, where visitors can enjoy a refreshing dip or even slide down the natural rock formations.

Overall, Uvita Beach is a hidden gem that perfectly encapsulates Costa Rica’s natural beauty and biodiversity. Whether you’re a nature lover, adventure seeker, or simply looking to unwind in a tropical paradise, Uvita Beach offers a unique and...

An incredible experience at Uvita Beach and Marino Ballena National Park (they are the same beach, you just have to pay $6 US to enter through the park). If you enter Uvita Beach, you can enter the National Park for free just by walking along the beach.

A beautiful paradise, truly. The most beautiful beach I've ever visited (so far!). It was easy to find your own stretch of beach among the tourists. Be careful of unsavory looking characters trolling the beach for unsuspecting tourists, leaving their stuff open for the taking. I often stashed my bags in the palm forest when I went for a swim! Lots of people on the beach for the sunset, but it was incredible. CHECK TIDE TIMES. During high tide there is no beach!!!! During low tide, you can walk to the whale tail stretch of sand and out onto the 'fins'. Very special experience. Lots of beautiful shells and sand dollars. Sand is brown and fine beneath your feet. WEAR REEF SAFE SUNSCREEN. Protect our oceans! Ocean birds galore. I swam with a stingray in the tide. Not a great spot for snorkeling as there are constant waves and water was muddy. Good for surfing if you enjoy that sort of thing! Waves weren't too powerful, so I was able to float along the shore. Didn't see any whales in the distance, but apparently it's a great spot to whale watch. I was there in January, and it was very hot. Upwards of 40 C daily.

Highly recommended. I will be...

It is one of the most beautiful place on earth but we had the worst experience of our lives! The one thing that you must be aware of is your safety while visiting this beach! We were attacked by two bandits in balaclavas in a broad day light, only 100 meters from Punta Uvita!!! One was waiving machete and another one threatened us with a large knife! We just decided to settle and take a swim when these criminals came out of the jungle and grabbed my backpack. I knew if I did let them take it we will be stranded on the remote beach with no documents, no money, no car keys, no phones in the foreign country... I hang on to the bag knowing that my arm could be chopped off any second.. We got lucky - there was a couple far away who heard our screams and it attracted their attention. After some struggle the bandits spooked by additional attention let the bag go and ran back to the jungle.. It was a horrifying experience on the beach which you access by paying for the entrance!!! Do not bring anything valuable with you, do not settle by the trees and always be on look out - they are lurking in the selva and praying on oblivious tourists. Police did not do anything. We described the situation, but they were like - you should not wonder too far,...