FamxplorMarina Ballena National Park
What to expect
Marina Ballena National Park is a protected area in Costa Rica, known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse marine life. The park is a popular spot for whale watching, with humpback whales migrating to the area from December to April to breed in the warmer waters. Visitors can also enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving, and swimming in the park's beautiful beaches, including Ballena beach, Uvita bay beach, and Piñuela beach. The park is home to a wide variety of marine life, including dolphins, manta rays, hammerhead sharks, parrotfish, and mackerels. To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit, it is essential to respect the park's rules and regulations, such as staying on designated trails, not touching or feeding the animals, and not removing any natural resources. Visitors can also explore the surrounding area, which offers activities such as horseback riding, canyoning, and visiting waterfalls
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Activities: We visited the "wonderfully untouched, seemingly endless beach" in Marina Ballena National Park near Uvita. We enjoyed "the dense, green jungle in the back"
Highlights: The beach had the perfect white sand and shade. The water was usually calmer compared to other Pacific beaches. We loved the wide open spaces and it was perfect for walks ✨