Marino Ballena National Park

‘Marino Ballena Whale Watching Tour

Marino Ballena National Park is considered one of the best places for a chance to see the endangered, migrating humpback whales.  The coastline in and near the park is full of bays where the whales swim to protect and train their young. The park was created in order to protect Bahía Coronado’s coral reefs and rocks, as well as the migrating whales. The park is also famous for its `Whale’s Tail.’ A process called sedimentation created a sand bridge between Uvita Bay and the mainland which together looks like a giant whale’s tail. The whale’s tail can be seen and accessed during low tide.

The park was created in 1990 and includes the largest coral reef on the Pacific coast of Central America. Marine wildlife is abundant, including: sponges, coral, mollusks, algae, echinoderms (Sea Horses) and crabs. Marino Ballena is also an important refuge and breeding ground for numerous marine birds. Marino Ballena National Park protects 14 km of coastline including the scenic beaches of: Playa Ventanas, Playa Piñuelas, Playa Ballena, Playa Hermosa and Playa Bahía.