Things to do in Ballena

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  • Go06455774158
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cool little beach, and one of just a few you can access south of Uvita that isn’t part of the Ballena NP. Only 2000c per vehicle. Lots of food vendors, lots of locals on a Saturday, very safe and fun beach. Check out the caves on the north side!
    Written 25 December 2023
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  • William Miranda
    San Jose, Costa Rica3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles

    Very close to the beach, a clean and tidy place with very attentive and friendly staff, a quiet and safe environment
    Written 29 December 2018
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  • Meander284466
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Emilio is a great driver and actually more of a Costa Rican ambassador. We look forward to him greeting us at the SJO airport always with a smile. He is smart and quite helpful with suggestions and it truly warms our heart whenever we get to see him. Thanks again until next time…
    Written 7 September 2023
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  • Curt P
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was an absolute ball!! Very safe and very fun!! You will love it!! Do it! Guides were pros and helped everyone!! My only regret is it ended. So many good memories were made with these guys....thanks so much!
    Written 8 March 2024
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  • Szilvia S
    Punta Cana, Dominican Republic10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great service with great and very kind stuff.
    Thank you guys for this unic experience! We saw whales and dolphins! Choose this company.
    Written 4 February 2024
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  • Nicholas G
    Williamsburg, VA1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an amazing experience. Half the group got dropped at Corcovado Nat'l Park and then the rest of us went to Cano Island to do some unforgettable snorkeling. There was only 4 of us plus our guide snorkeling which was amazing. Our female guide did a great job at pointing things out for everyone to see. I feel awful not remembering our guides names but both the guy & girl were great! The bonuses were being able to see False Killer Whales on the way out and then Spotted Dolphins plus a mother and calf Humpback Whale on the way back in! The crocodile floating in the waves around Corcovado was the cherry on top. Incredible experience, highly recommend.
    Written 14 February 2024
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