Ballena

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Ballena
Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
Photo by Samuel Doejaaren
Photo by Donny Campos
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Where to stay in Ballena

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Marina Vista

While Marina Vista isn't home to many top sights, Playa Dominical and Hacienda Baru are some notable places to visit nearby.

Marina Vista
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata, 4x4 vehicle ONLY, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is S$613 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
S$613
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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 Feb,2025

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Villas Rio Mar
Villas Rio Mar
3 out of 5
Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is S$195 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
S$195
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 Mar,2025

Villas Rio Mar
Canavida Villas & Resort
Canavida Villas & Resort
4 out of 5
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
The price is S$167 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
S$167
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 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! (30 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay - thank you very much!"

Reviewed on 8 Mar,2025

Canavida Villas & Resort
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Canavida Villas & Resort
Canavida Villas & Resort
4 out of 5
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! (30 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay - thank you very much!"

Reviewed on 8 Mar,2025

Canavida Villas & Resort
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
3.5 out of 5
12km South of Dominical, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Catarata uvita are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (148 reviews)
"Great place & staff!"

Reviewed on 6 Nov,2024

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Cedrela Beach Villas
Cedrela Beach Villas
3.5 out of 5
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.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Great brand new property. The outside space isn’t great and no pool."

Reviewed on 16 Dec,2024

Cedrela Beach Villas
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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

Catarata uvita

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Catarata uvita during your travels in Ballena. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Catarata uvita

Playa Tortuga

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playa Tortuga during your travels in Ballena? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Playa Tortuga

Hacienda Baru

5/5(2 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.

Hacienda Baru

Things to do

Hike to "Vuelta de Cañón" waterfall at the foot of Poas volcano.

Hike to "Vuelta de Cañón" waterfall at the foot of Poas volcano.

S$120
per adult
Hike to "Vuelta de Cañón" waterfall at the foot of Poas volcano.
learn all about the chocolate, from taking the fruit from the tree until make in to a hot drink, the traditional way

Uvita Chocolate Tour

S$81
per adult
Uvita Chocolate Tour
Humpback Whale Breach

Combo Tour Marino Ballena National Park

S$114
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Combo Tour Marino Ballena National Park
Waterfall Tour

Waterfall Tour

S$182
per adult
Waterfall Tour
The Wonders of Cano Island Snorkeling Tour

The Wonders of Cano Island Snorkeling Tour

S$202
per adult
The Wonders of Cano Island Snorkeling Tour
Whale

Whales and Dolphins watching Tour From Uvita

S$121
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whales and Dolphins watching Tour From Uvita
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If you;re into birding, visit Oro Verde - our guide, Ronny, was great - very knowledgeable (he's lived there all his life) and enthusiastic. Breakfast with his family was a real treat and the guided walk around the Oro Verde was excellent. Great valu