Nature's Edge Boutique Hotel

About the Area – Costa Ballena / Uvita

Costa Ballena (Dominical – Uvita – Ojochal)


The Costa Ballena Region is home to three distinctively different towns. 

The first town is Dominical, next is Uvita and ending in Ojochal. 

The start of the region is approximately 3 hours south of San Jose, home to the main international airport. 

Quepos is about 1 hour away from our hotel and has regional flights from San Jose.

Uvita is the largest of the three towns and the main center of the region with shopping, dining, and other tourist activities.  Uvita is the home of Nature’s Edge.  

National Parks, Waterfalls, and Beaches Nearby


The region is home to Marino Ballena National Park, where the migrations of humpback whales to the warm and calm waters happen during 2 seasons of the year.  Ask us about booking a tour where you can go whale watching just minutes away from the hotel.

Marino Ballena National Park is home to a famous natural wonder, The Whales Tail.  The park offers a beautiful expansive coastline with mangroves and jungle to explore.  The sandbar known as The Whales Tail allows you to walk into the ocean during low tide, it is the highlight of every guests stay.

Two other amazing Costa Rican National Parks are close by as well.  We can help you arrange a guided tour of either of these awesome places.

Just a little over an hours drive from Uvita is Manuel Antonio National Park and approximately two hours away by boat tour from Uvita you can reach Corcovado National Park. 

The Costa Ballena Region is where the mountains and jungle meet with the sea to provide a natural oasis of beauty. 

Since the home of Nature’s Edge is in Uvita when you stay with us you will be close to everything Costa Rica has to offer!  Including close proximity to over a dozen beaches on the Costa Ballena Coast.

The area Nature’s Edge calls home boasts unique rugged landscapes and tropical jungles to explore, along with pristine beaches, waterfalls, and wildlife galore. The longer you stay, the more you’ll fall in love – welcome to Costa Ballena – Costa Rica’s best kept secret.

Costa Ballena Map

Restaurants in Costa Ballena (Dominical – Uvita – Ojochal)


The region has a number of amazing culinary options just a short drive from Nature’s Edge. 

We know you will find the perfect spot for a casual quick bite to eat or a romantic dinner.   

If you have questions about where to eat, just ask us!  The following Tripadvisor links will help you find the perfect dining spot in our region.

Select one of the cities in the region for a complete list of restaurants;

Uvita (closest town – 10 minutes from Nature’s Edge)

Dominical (25 minutes from Nature’s Edge)

Ojochal (30 minutes from Nature’s Edge)

Costa Ballena Map

The Towns of Costa Ballena

Dominical

The first town you will visit when you reach the coast is Dominical and is about a three-hour drive from San Jose.

The town of Dominical is known as a surfer and hippies town. The beach is famous for its consistent waves and advanced surfers love the year-round breaks.

More recently, a revival has taken place and many new small shops and restaurants line the eclectic town’s streets.  Saturday nights are when the town comes to life. Located beach front, it is a small town with a “Pura Vida” vibe.

Learn more about Dominical on Tripadvisor’s Explore Dominical Page. 

Uvita

Located about 25 minute further south from Dominical is Uvita – the hub of The Costa Ballena Region.

Uvita is home to most of the shopping in the region.

In town there are grocery stores, restaurants, banks, salons, pharmacies, what-not (just a little bit of everything) stores, and hardware stores. You will find just about anything you need during your vacation in Uvita.

Learn more about Uvita on Tripadvisor’s Explore Uvita Page.

Ojochal

Ojochal is the town found at the most southern region of Costa Ballena about another 30 minutes south from Uvita.

It is a quaint small town with a river that runs through it. There are many excellent dining options – it is definitely a culinary destination.

Learn more about Ojochal on Tripadvisor’s Explore Ojochal Page.

Uvita Tours

So Many Things To Do in Costa Ballena

The Costa Ballena Region has so much to offer for adventure and nature seekers, here are some of the activities you may want to do while staying with us at Nature’s Edge.

The best part is we can book these for you! Saving you time and allowing you to enjoy your vacation more.

For a full list of available activities visit our adventures sampler page.

Here is a sample list of the many things there are to do when you stay at Nature’s Edge.