Overview of accommodations in Uvita, Costa Rica

15 km south of Dominical is the rapidly growing commercial hub of Uvita, a bustling town that spreads from the coastal highway into the hills on one side, where many nice vacation homes are located, and towards the beaches on the other side, where small Uvita hotels, beach cabins, bed & breakfasts and economical lodges in Uvita can be found.

Uvita vacation rentals is the ideal base for exploring Ballena Marine National Park

Uvita Beach, where the main entrance to the Ballena Marine National Park is located, is considered by many as one of the most beautiful Costa Rica beaches. Around the park entrance in the section called ‘Bahia’, there are scores of tour operators offering whales and dolphins sighting tours, mangrove swamps explorations, scuba diving, fishing and snorkeling tours and more.

The Whales’ Tail in Uvita is great for diving, snorkeling and walking

Uvita Beach, about 3 km from the town center, is easily accessed from most hotels and vacation rentals in Uvita. The beach is well-known for the rich marine life that exists around the ‘Whale’s Tail’ at the northern end of the beach, a popular location for scuba diving and snorkeling. The whale’s tail is a kilometer-long tombolo or sand bar with gently lapping waves on both sides, linking an islet of coral rocks at the fin of the tail to the beach. At low tide, it's a wonderful experience to walk on the sand bar all the way to the coral rocks at the fin of the tail.

Uvita luxury rentals offer great views of Pacific Ocean and rainforest canopy

With the rapid development of amenities and services in Uvita, the area is becoming increasingly popular with North Americans, whose vacation homes make up the inventory of vacation rentals in Uvita. Indeed, one of the best kept secrets is that there are a handful of 5-star luxury villas in Uvita that can be rented at 3-star prices due to accessibility, but those willing to traverse a short stretch of unpaved road with a sturdy 4 by 4 to get to their luxury rentals will be rewarded by amazing ocean view and pristine rainforest surrounding, all not more than a few kilometers from Uvita and the beaches of Ballena Marine National Park.