Ballena Marine National Park
Parque nacional marino Ballena
national park in
Costa Rica
#9 in Costa Rica
Ballena Marine National Park, located on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica near the town of Uvita, is renowned for its pristine beaches and vibrant marine life. Established in 1989, the park spans over 5,510 hectares of ocean and 110 hectares of land, protecting a diverse range of ecosystems including coral reefs, mangroves, and tropical rainforests. It is named after the humpback whales ("ballena" in Spanish) that migrate to the region between July and October, and again from December to March, making it a prime spot for whale watching. The park is also home to the famous "Whale Tail" sandbar, a natural formation that becomes visible at low tide, resembling the tail of a whale.
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