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Where is Uvita?
About Uvita Costa Rica
Take a look at any Costa Rica maps and you will find Uvita between Dominical and Ojochal on the South Pacific Coast. It is about a 4-hour drive from San Jose. From Jaco beach it is a little more than 2 hours.
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What does Uvita as a vacation destination offer?
About Uvita Costa Rica
Uvita is an interesting location which combines small town charm with environmental beauty.
View moreWhat are the villa rentals in Uvita like?
About Uvita Costa Rica
Unlike other more developed tourist destinations in Costa Rica, Uvita offers tremendous value in what you can get as an oceanfront vacation home.
View moreWhat do vacationers and visitors do in Uvita?
About Uvita Costa Rica
There are plenty of self-guided activities for independent travelers as well as a wide variety of organized excursions and tours.
View moreWhat national parks and reserves are near Uvita?
About Uvita Costa Rica
Uvita is located in the heart of the Ballena National Marine Park, plus there are four other national parks and a private wildlife refuge which can be visited within a day.
View moreWhat is Uvita Beach like?
About Uvita Costa Rica
Playa Uvita is a 2-km long beach which attracts picnickers, swimmers, snorkelers, divers, strollers, joggers and hikers.
View moreWhat are the beaches around Uvita?
About Uvita Costa Rica
From Playa Dominical to Playa Ojochal, 15 minutes in either direction of Uvita, you will find a string of almost-deserted beaches.
View moreWhat are the surfing beaches near Uvita?
About Uvita Costa Rica
While Playa Uvita itself is not a surfers paradise, there are three beaches within 15 minutes' drive to the north where you will meet up with other surfing enthusiasts.
View moreAre there any bars and restaurants on Uvita Beach?
About Uvita Costa Rica
Yes, there are plenty of small 'sodas' right off the beach which offer tico food and a few restaurants with more elaborate menus.
View moreHow safe is Uvita?
About Uvita Costa Rica
From a regional perspective, there are not many places in Costa Rica that are as safe and as peaceful as this yet under-developed area.
View moreIs the tap water in Uvita safe to drink?
About Uvita Costa Rica
No, in general, tap water is not potable in towns and cities along the coast.
View moreAre there any doctors in Uvita?
About Uvita Costa Rica
Yes, the new Bahia Ballena medical center located in The Dome Commercial Center offers 24-hour house calls.
View moreAre there grocery supplies in Uvita?
About Uvita Costa Rica
Basic groceries are available in Uvita; however, for longer stays, we highly recommend buying fruits and vegetables from the weekly farmers market in San Isidro.
View moreHow close to the beach are the vacation rentals in Uvita?
About Uvita Costa Rica
In Uvita the vacation homes are spread out in the hills behind the highway or the town; there are no vacation rentals on the beachside of the road.
View moreCan I expect to find TV and internet in a rental home in Uvita?
About Uvita Costa Rica
Cable and satellite TV are widely available, but high speed internet is still quite a rarity around here.
View moreHow far is it from Uvita to Manuel Antonio National Park?
About Uvita Costa Rica
You can be based in Uvita, go to Manuel Antonio after breakfast, enjoy lunch in one of the beachfront restaurants after a long walk in the park, have a little swim before driving back to Uvita to watch the sunset.
View moreHow hot is it in Uvita?
About Uvita Costa Rica
In the dry season it can be irritatingly hot in the afternoon if you are not up in the hills or under the shade on the beach.
View moreCan we experience the rainforest in Uvita?
About Uvita Costa Rica
From Uvita you only need to drive a little into the hills to experience the richness of the rainforest and the small animals and birds that make it lively and exciting.
View moreDo I need a car to have a vacation in Uvita?
About Uvita Costa Rica
Unless you plan to spend the entire vacation by the pool, you will need a car to get the most out of your vacation in Uvita.
View moreAre there any villas in Uvita that can accommodate a wedding group?
About Uvita Costa Rica
We have had wedding groups that book several villas adjacent to each other; this arrangement suits many who take advantage of the occasion to enjoy the area before or after the wedding event.
View moreDo you offer any accommodation discount for wedding groups?
About Uvita Costa Rica
A discount can be negotiated based on the length of stay and the number of villas required.
View moreDo all the villa rentals in Uvita have pools?
About Uvita Costa Rica
Not all but most of the ones we know of. However, be prepared to pay a bit more for villas that come with a pool that are not way way up into the hills.
View moreIs Uvita a good location for a Costa Rican Honeymoon?
About Uvita Costa Rica
Uvita is quite ideal for a hideaway vacation as most vacation homes here were built on large lots that ensure plenty of private space and privacy.
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