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Head out from Uvita for a 3-hour guided combo tour of Marino Ballena National Park — iconic whale-watching habitat with seasonal snorkeling when conditions allow. Expect humpbacks on migration, playful dolphins, and a chance to swim in protected Pacific waters.
Head out from Uvita for a 3-hour guided combo tour of Marino Ballena National Park — iconic whale-watching habitat with seasonal snorkeling when conditions allow. Expect humpbacks on migration, playful dolphins, and a chance to swim in protected Pacific waters.
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Operated by Ballena Tour Costa Rica · Uvita, Puntarenas
You step onto the low, sun-warmed sand at Playa Uvita and the ocean answers with a wide, moving horizon. Boats slide into the swell and the guide counts breaths and bearings — the sea here seems to breathe with purpose, pushing pods and migrating whales along the Pacific corridor.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to board a small boat and walk ~100 m along beach to embark.
Humpback migrations peak January–April and again July–November; morning departures often offer calmer seas and clearer viewing.
Snorkeling is offered when sea conditions are calm and visibility is sufficient — typically during the dry season — and the guide will confirm on the day of the tour.
The tour is generally suitable for most ages; infants must sit on laps and there are restrictions for very young children and some stages of pregnancy — check operator guidance when booking.
The operator supplies snorkeling gear, safety equipment, water, snacks and park tickets; bring sun protection, a camera, and any personal medications.
The park was established to protect migratory routes and coastal habitats around Uvita; its defining sandbar formed over centuries of Pacific currents reshaping volcanic sediments.
Operators follow regulated approach distances and park rules; visitors should use reef-safe products and avoid disturbing wildlife to minimize human impact.
Ballena Tour Costa Rica operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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