Nature's Edge Guidebook
Neighborhoods
A small but vibrant town with two miles of pure white sand and fabulous conditions for swimming, Uvita might become your favorite place in Costa Rica. It's part of the Marino Ballena National Park (Whale Marine Park), named for humpback whales who meet and mate here every winter and spring. Take a boat ride to Caño Island, a nature reserve with incredible marine life. The town has many options for eating out and shopping.
70 locals recommend
Uvita
A small but vibrant town with two miles of pure white sand and fabulous conditions for swimming, Uvita might become your favorite place in Costa Rica. It's part of the Marino Ballena National Park (Whale Marine Park), named for humpback whales who meet and mate here every winter and spring. Take a boat ride to Caño Island, a nature reserve with incredible marine life. The town has many options for eating out and shopping.
Ojochal offers ocean views, magnificent jungle, and pristine beaches with many of the activities that travelers to Costa Rica expect. No matter what time of year you visit Costa Rica, Ojochal should definitely be a stop on your itinerary if you are looking to escape from the crowds and enjoy a “living like a local” style of vacation. In recent years, Ojochal has become a popular destination for expats in Costa Rica and earned a reputation for being the culinary hub of the area.
28 locals recommend
Ojochal
Calle del JardinOjochal offers ocean views, magnificent jungle, and pristine beaches with many of the activities that travelers to Costa Rica expect. No matter what time of year you visit Costa Rica, Ojochal should definitely be a stop on your itinerary if you are looking to escape from the crowds and enjoy a “living like a local” style of vacation. In recent years, Ojochal has become a popular destination for expats in Costa Rica and earned a reputation for being the culinary hub of the area.
Dominical is a beach-front town in Bahía Ballena de Osa District in the province of Puntarenas in Costa Rica, approximately 45 km south of Quepos. It is well known for large, year-round waves and is popular among surfers in Costa Rica.
107 locals recommend
Dominical
Dominical is a beach-front town in Bahía Ballena de Osa District in the province of Puntarenas in Costa Rica, approximately 45 km south of Quepos. It is well known for large, year-round waves and is popular among surfers in Costa Rica.
Outdoor Adventure - National Parks - Wildlife
Marino Ballena National Park
One of the best places to snorkel or scuba dive while experiencing nature at its best. Depending on the time of the year on your boat ride over you may see humpback whales.
39 locals recommend
Isla del Cano
One of the best places to snorkel or scuba dive while experiencing nature at its best. Depending on the time of the year on your boat ride over you may see humpback whales.
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
Calle San Martin Norte
Catarata Uvita #1 y Mariposario, UVITA WATERFALL AND BUTTERFLY GARDEN
Punta Uvita
Food / Bar Scene - Uvita Area
Mosaic Wine Bar & Cafe
Bar Restaurant Los Laureles
400 meters
EL HORNITO - Empanadas Argentinas\Pizzas\Sandwiches
Camino a Playa Chamán
Al Chile Que Sí
Calle La Unión
Five Maes
Sibu Café
Carretera Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno
Pizza Time
Costanera Sur
Lone Star BBQ & Grill
House Of Ginger
Ballena BISTRO
Goathouse169, Highway 34, Playa Ballena Costanera Sur
The Aracari Restaurant
Food / Bar Scene - Dominical Area
Tortilla Flats
Fuego Brew Co.
Del Mar Taco Shop
Main Street
Cafe Mono Congo
El Pescado Loco
¿Por Que No?
Costanera Sur
Bar Jolly Roger
Phat Noodle
Food / Bar Scene - Ojochal Area
The Bamboo Room
Calle Perezoso
Restaurante Citrus
Avenida Principal de Ojochal
Heliconia Restaurante
100 metros sur
SUD Restaurant Lounge
LOS GATOS LOCOS
Calle del Jardin
Exotica
Avenida Principal de Ojochal
Restaurante y Bar Fusión
Costanera Sur
Restaurante Tilapias El Pavon
Beaches
Uvita Beach
Playa Piñuelas
Playa Dominicalito
Dominical Beach
Playa Tortuga
Playa Ventanas
Arch Beach
playa ojochal
Playa Matapalo
Calle Playa Colonia
Calle Playa ColoniaPlaya Hermosisima
Shopping
Grocery Store - Pick up your supplies to cook and enjoy in our outdoor kitchen.
39 locals recommend
BM Uvita
Costanera SurGrocery Store - Pick up your supplies to cook and enjoy in our outdoor kitchen.
Uvita Farmers Market
Carretera Pacífica Fernández OreamunoFarmers Market in Uvita - Every Saturday 8am-12noon.