Humpback whale watching
WildlifeSeasonal
Ocean
trips
Whale and dolphin watching, snorkelling and diving trips leave from Uvita beach; the sea is usually calmer in the morning
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- See the full card: Humpback whale watching
- See the full card: Dolphins and snorkelling at Isla Ballena
2Dolphins and snorkelling at Isla Ballena
WaterOpen
- See the full card: Caño Island (snorkelling)
Caño Island (snorkelling)
WaterRestricted access
- See the full card: San Pedrillo sector (Corcovado)
San Pedrillo sector (Corcovado)
NatureRestricted access
- See the full card: Scuba diving in Ballena Marine Park5
Scuba diving in Ballena Marine Park
WaterOpen
- See the full card: Kayak and stand-up paddle in Ballena Marine Park6
Kayak and stand-up paddle in Ballena Marine Park
WaterOpen
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Beaches of Ballena Marine National Park
One ticket covers all four sectors for the day; plan around the tide table.
Waterfalls of Costa Ballena
From the big Nauyaca falls to small, free swimming holes; most need a car.
Wildlife, reserves and rescue
Private refuges, rescue centres and mangroves to see wildlife with a guide, by day or night.
Free beaches and plans
Beaches outside the park, markets and villages with no entry fee.
Seasonal or restricted
What depends on tides, seasons or permits, with alternatives for when it isn’t possible.