Take a LEFT towards Dominical on the Costenera Highway. Uvita to Puerto Jimenez. Ojochal is a great place to find great restaurants, some of them influenced by European settlers. La Cusinga Eco Lodge: Excellent choice for birders looking for modern elegance and comfort. The area above Uvita is a dense jungle where tons of bird species hang out. Please review our company policies here. Uvita, Costa Rica is one of the best places in Costa Rica for a tranquil tropical vacation. Get off at La Flor de Sabana restaurant in Uvita. You can also find other options to travel from Uvita to San Jose Airport like bus, subway, tram, train and rail. Lattice House – This home sleeps ten guests in four bedrooms. After passing through Uvita take a right at the Playa Uvita sign, turn left at the first intersection and follow the signs to the Flutterby House.
Many international airlines offer direct flights to San Jose as well as Liberia in Costa Rica. We went at the end of January and saw turtles, manta rays, huge schools of fish and much more. The visibility was incredible! La Libelula – A place that just feels like home. Tourist information centre. Uvita has become the hub of the Costa Ballena region, with multiple grocery stores, banks, a major Tracopa bus stop, and other services and attractions. Additionally, Uvita is the best place in Costa Rica to see humpback whales. The park was created in 1989 and protects a coral reef with 18 species of identified corals, second largest in terms of diversity in the Pacific coast of the country and one of the largest marine parks on the Pacific Coast of Central America. Many large waterfalls and swimming holes are within walking distance of the road. Uvita to SJO Airport.
If you need we can wait for you at the airport with a sign with your name to give you the welcome, don't worry if your fly is delay we will be waiting for you, we just need your flight information to be checking at what time you will be arriving at San Jose airport Costa Rica. Closest International airport to Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge is SJO – San José. Airbnb and Vacation Rentals. Located in the Central Valley, is the seat of a national government, the focal point of political and economic activity, and the major transportation hub of this Central American nation.
Costa Rica uses a different address system, it gets dark year-round by 6pm, traffic leaving San Jose can be very heavy, and for a majority of the year it can be rainy in the afternoons. They serve a wide variety of food with many foreign inspirations. Book your room here. CABS & DRIVERS: - A drive between the Center of Uvita (or as far as Casa Nativos) to TMY Center will cost 2000 or 3000 colones, depending on the driver. In addition to that, the zone is experiencing an increase in the price of land near the coast. Each cabin is modern and has a kitchenette. Uvita is a beach town, but it is backed up by jungle and mountains. Please note that there is mandatory insurance in Costa Rica regardless of the rental company NOT covered by any credit card plan you may have, this varies between $12 to $20 per day depending on the model. Playa Arco is a small pristine white sand beach protected by a primary forest. The best time to go whale watching is August and September but the season in Uvita is from approximately December – March and July – October. Indomitus Cafe: Great place for veg food, especially veggie burgers.
Follow the road until you get to this intersection (if you are driving, please park to the side of the road at this intersection): - From there, continue to the right up the steep mountain. Pizza time: Good place for pizza, a nice local favorite. Please contact us for latest price details. You can easily assess the park via Playa Uvita and Playa Ballena beaches nearby. 5 hours from San Jose and the International Airport, all the road is paved. This is the perfect jungle vibe home with a large outdoor deck. Travel Time: 3-1/3 hours. This area is also sometimes referred to as "Costa Ballena". IN UVITA, COSTA RICA. If you would like to take a private lesson (for all skill levels) we suggest booking a lesson with Josue. Public taxis are also available and charge around $210. However, if you plan to explore the surrounding mountains, rivers or venture deep into the wilderness, a four-wheel drive car will be necessary. In the northwest of the city, there is a mangrove estuary on the Damas Island.
It is the ideal location from where to explore an amazing and unique tropical paradise. If you would like a tour with transportation, you can arrange that here. By prior arrangement Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge can arrange private land transfers from San Jose Airport or your hotel with a comfortable private driver, the drive is about 3 to 4 hours. Uvita is about 18 km south of Dominical. Whale Tail Brewery and Gastropub: artisan beers and bar food, occasionally has live music. Just before you enter the park, there is a small fisherman's village where you can sample freshly caught delicious seafood with a nice cold drink at one of the local soda restaurants. Via Route 2, it takes about 4-4. Slide down the Uvita Waterfall. Thanks to the well paved Costanera Sur highway and Envision festival, Uvita's popularity as a top tourist destination in Costa Rica has grown immensely the past several years. Drop you off at Departure Gate San Jose Airport and San Jose main Hotels. 50pm to go back to Quepos (via Dominical) or 4. Driving is a huge responsibility, and driving in a foreign country when you've just traveled a great distance is an even greater one.
If you choose to rent a car, we highly recommend getting a 4X4.