Marino Ballena National Park: Whale Watching In Uvita｜Costa Rica

Tour Details:
Duration: 3 hours
Arrival Time: 8:30 AM (Tour starts at 9:00 AM)

Wildlife experience:
Spot species such as humpback whales, false killer whales, Pacific spotted dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and sea turtles. Visit Ballena Island, a sanctuary for birds like white ibis and pelicans. A guided tour into Marino Ballena National Park, the first national park created in Costa Rica to protect the marine resources, is one of the best places in the world for whale watching according to National Geographic. Marino Ballena National Park protects more than 13,000 acres of ocean and 9 miles of coastline. Comprised of mangrove forests, coral reefs, and untouched beaches, the national park is one for travelers who want to view fragile wildlife while escaping the hustle and bustle of every day. Live the experience of sighting species such as Humpback Whales. These cetaceans come to carry out their reproductive cycle in two different seasons ( from January to April and from July to November). Also, there is a high probability of sighting False-killer Whales, Pacific Spotted and Bottle Nose Dolphins, and two species of Sea Turtles (Olive Ridley and Black Turtle). Ballena Island, located within Marino Ballena National Park, is a sanctuary for birds such as white ibises and pelicans. This tour offers opportunities to appreciate and learn about marine species and birds. You will also learn about the area’s charming history and culture. Please, take into consideration that our company can not guarantee the sighting of all the mentioned species since it is natural, but we pledge to do our best.