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Bahía Ballena

District · Puntarenas Province, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Population 4,384
Area 168 km²
Time zone America/Costa_Rica
Bahía Ballena

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Bahía Ballena Must-Sees

Bahía Ballena encompasses the Marino Ballena National Park, famous for its distinctive Whale Tail sandbar formation visible at low tide. The area features diverse ecosystems including primary rainforests, mangrove swamps, and coral reefs. Beyond the coastline, the landscape rises into lush hills home to multiple tiered waterfalls like Cascada Verde and secluded swimming holes. Local dining ranges from beachfront regional eateries in Uvita to cafes and restaurants near Playa Dominicalito.

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Bahía Ballena — Map

Bahía Ballena — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 19°–31°
  • 22° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 19°–31°
  • 22° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 20°–31°
  • 23° at night
  • 28 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 21°–31°
  • 24° at night
  • 30 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 22°–30°
  • 24° at night
  • 31 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 34°) · extremes 22°–30°
  • 23° at night
  • 30 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 33°) · extremes 22°–30°
  • 23° at night
  • 31 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 33°) · extremes 22°–30°
  • 23° at night
  • 31 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 33°) · extremes 22°–30°
  • 23° at night
  • 30 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 33°) · extremes 22°–29°
  • 23° at night
  • 31 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 32°) · extremes 21°–29°
  • 23° at night
  • 30 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 33°) · extremes 19°–30°
  • 22° at night
  • 30 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Costa Rican Colón CRC ₡ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Spanish
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+506
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Tours & Activities

Marino Ballena National Park
Drive
Punta Ballenas
Drive
Playa Dominicalito

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