Frequently Asked Questions

We are located on the beautiful Ballena Coast in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. 1. Rent a car just off site of SJO, and drive approximately 3.5 hours to the southern zone.  It's a beautiful scenic road through the mountains (Caldera Highway 27) and along the pacific coast (Costanera Highway 34).  We will send you an introductory email upon receiving your reservation. 2. Hire a private taxi/van driver, either for the transport to/from our area, or the entire trip.  You can book this service on our booking page with our concierge.  The cost is about $250 one way 3. Take a shuttle van for approximately $60/person  http://www.monkeyridecr.com/ 4. Fly on a 19 passenger plane from SJO to Quepos airport (located one hour drive north of uvita)...OR from SJO to Palmar Sur (located about 1 hour south of uvita).  From there you can rent a car, or hire a private taxi to dominical/uvita/ojochal. The cost is approximately $70-90/person each way. http://www.flysansa.com/en/home 5. Hire a helicopter transport.  You can book this service on our booking page with our concierge.

Ballena National Marine Park is one of the most unique reserves in Costa Rica. Located just offshore along the Central Pacific coast in South Puntarenas, the Ballena National Marine Park protects more than 13,000 acres of ocean and 9 miles of coastline. Costa Rica has nearly 300 different beaches along its stunning Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, each with a unique draw and distinct setting. Even on nearby beaches the sand can vary from white, black, or brown coloration. Some beaches are full of shells or scattered with rocks; others are soft with fluffy fine sand. Some are fantastic for swimming, and others are better for surfing. Listed below are some local beaches and waterfalls located in our area. Playa Dominical is considered by both Ticos and tourists to be the most consistent wave in Costa Rica. Wave heights rarely drop below waist-high with ideal sandbars producing quality lefts, rights, and plenty of good barrels. Playa Dominical is the focal point for surfing in the area and normally sees between ten and thirty surfers in the water in the high seasons (Dec-Mar and Jun-Aug). Be aware of the rip tides, there are strong currents and therefore swimming can be dangerous. five minute drive south of Dominical, and is a popular beach for beginning surfers. Waves here are small and gentle – normally about a third the size of Dominical’s waves – but there are a few rocks spread out along the bottom so this spot is best surfed at higher tides. "Beautiful Beach" in English, truly lives up to its name. An incredibly scenic tropical beach, Hermosa is bordered by a spectacular forested cliff on the north, Marino Ballena National Park to the south, and backed by a palm-lined beach and rainforest covered mountains. Playa Hermosa’s waves are generally half the size of Dominical with crystal clear water and very good wave form. You can park your car directly next to the beach. Playa Ballena is the main entrance of the Marino Ballena National Park. Very long beach of grey sand and small stones, bordered by several varieties of trees where one can find shade from the sun. Nice view of the reefs of Isla Ballena and Islas Tres Hermanas. located in Marino Ballena National Park, and is one of the best beginner’s waves in the area. Long, peeling waves break gentle on the outside, and then roll for a long way in towards the beach. This wave never gets very big - usually only around a third of the size of waves at Playa Dominical; and not just a beginners wave but a great longboarding spot as well. Marino Ballena is a stop for the humpback whales on their migratory route and during the winter months (Oct-Mar) it’s common to see mother whales, their babies, and adult males breeching the surface. The Marino Ballena National Park (spanish ballena = whale) was the first marine park in Latin America. It was created in 1990 to protect the coral and rock reefs and the cetaceans such as Humpback whales, Bottle nose dolphins, spotted dolphins and other occasional visitors. Its dramatic coastline of pristine sandy beaches and rocky shores is the home of many tropical fish in its clear blue sea. The park covers 13 kms of coastline from Punta Uvita to Punta Piñuela and consists of more than 5.300 marine hectares and 110 terrestrial hectares.

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