Uvita
Uvita is one of the fastest growing towns in the Southern Puntarenas province. It is the primary entrance to the incredibly beautiful Marino Ballena National Park which protects both coast line and sea. The park is most well-known for the Humpback Whales that migrate here annually to rear their young. Visitors are becoming more and more aware of the beautiful beaches in the area creating a year round flow of tourists versus just during whale season. The back drop for the area is just as spectacular with towering lush green mountains shrouded in clouds that quickly descend to sea level.
There are plenty of things to do in the Uvita area. Aside from taking in the beauty of deserted tropical beaches one can go snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking or horseback riding. The Uvita Waterfall is simply spectacular or you can take a ride down the coast to Playa Ventanas for caves on the beach. The Terraba River Mangroves, located a little south Uvita, are loaded with waterfowl, crocodiles and several species of monkeys. Pavon Waterfall is another intriguing place to check out just south of town, in Ojochal. This waterfall is wonderfully unique and provides amazing photos.
As the area continues to grow you can find several grocery stores, banks and pharmacies. Uvita is home to several decent hotels though do keep in mind there is a strict maritime zone so they are not located on the beach area. Though not a popular destination for nightlife, there are several bar and restaurant options.
The South Pacific is a region of vast contrasts in weather. Temperatures remain the same nearly year round with average day time highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and night time lows in the upper 70s. Precipitation varies by month with the months of December through April being the driest.
Visitors should pack a bathing suit, towel, shorts, tee shirts, appropriate shoes, rain gear, sun block, and insect repellent.
Fun Fact: Uvita is located along the spectacularly beautiful Costa Ballena which is known as where the mountains crash into the sea.
Related Vacation Results
Discover Paradise
Tags: Nature, Adventure, Learning Family, Beach
Culture and Safari
Tags: Nature, Archaeology, Learning Family, Culture, Adventure, Beach
Coast to Coast Adventure
Tags: Beach, Adventure, Nature, Learning Family, Extreme
Please inquire for details.
Photographers Fantasy
Tags: Adventure, Nature, Beach, Learning Family
Tags: Adventure, Nature, Learning Family, Beach
Plan Your Trip
What Are Your Interests?
