Whale’s Tail Costa RicaUvita, Marino Ballena and the Costa Ballena coast.
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Rocky coastline and surf, Dominical–Uvita area (aerial)
Rocky coastline and surf, Dominical–Uvita area (aerial) · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Walking the Whale’s Tail at Low Tide

The most photographed walk on the coast takes a little planning.

Humpback whale fluke, Pacific coast of Costa Rica
Humpback whale fluke, Pacific coast of Costa Rica · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Uvita’s Two Whale Seasons, Explained

Humpbacks come from both the north and the south Pacific.

River mouth and beach in the Dominical–Uvita area (aerial)
River mouth and beach in the Dominical–Uvita area (aerial) · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Three Days in Uvita

Enough time to see the highlights without rushing.

Mantled howler monkey in Corcovado, Costa Rica
Mantled howler monkey in Corcovado, Costa Rica · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Uvita or Drake Bay?

Easy access versus going deeper into the wild.

Waterfall in the forest of the Dominical–Uvita area (aerial)
Waterfall in the forest of the Dominical–Uvita area (aerial) · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Visiting Uvita in the Rainy Season

Green season brings southern humpbacks and fuller waterfalls.