Parque Nacional Marino Ballena

This beach is so beautiful! Try to go at least once at low tide to walk out to the rocky "whale tale" for a unique walking experience - the tide was still slightly high when we were there some small waves come from both sides of you as you walk in the shallows. It's worth going to see.

The Whale’s Tail was absolutely amazing. It’s one of the most unique and beautiful beaches we’ve ever visited. When the tide is low, you can walk right out onto the sandbar and see the full shape of the tail, which is such a cool experience. The views are incredible and the water is so warm and clear. The beach itself was super clean, quiet, and felt very safe. There were families, couples, and solo travelers all enjoying the area in such a peaceful way. We loved how natural and untouched it felt, with beautiful palm trees and the sound of the waves in the background. It’s a perfect spot to swim, walk, relax, or just enjoy the scenery. If you’re anywhere near Uvita, this is an absolute must-see. We would definitely come back again.

Beautiful beaches and ocean views. Water was VERY warm, like a hot tub in places. If walking out to the tail when it's not quite completely dry, watch for rocks and or follow others navigating the path. Wear water shoes in this case.

Great park, good hike, dramatic nature. Much friendlier than Manuel Antonio, and cheaper too. Quite laid back. The hike at low tide is fun, but the highlight for us was the gorgeous wild forest on the shore.

Time your visit for low tide. (And don’t listen to Google about low tide— it led me completely astray.) Google said low tide would be 12:36 so we arrived at 11:30, only to find out low tide was actually at 4pm. There’s hardly anywhere to go at high tide but we managed to get to the back where the whale tail would later be uncovered at low tide. We managed to kill a few hours until the ocean was shallow enough to walk out to the island. The island was just sand and rocks but it was a cool experience. I highly recommend water shoes for the whale tail walk as the rocks at the island are very painful on bare feet. This is not a spectacular national park with versatility or lots to do but it is a lovely untouched beach that is worth a visit. Parking was $6 and park entry was $7/pp.

Beautiful beach and park with clean waters. We attempted walking the whales tail at low tide, but it was too difficult with the waves crashing over the sand bar. The closer one got to the end of tail, the rockier the ground was. The shells are very prevalent at low tide. Very clean beach and warm waters.

Family of three visiting on a Tuesday. It wasn’t too crowded. The beach is nice. I get that they only charge $6 per person but the restrooms were disgusting and there is not a single trash an in the whole park. Come on!!!

Parque Nacional Marino Ballena is stunning! The beach and the “whale tail” at low tide are unforgettable, and the boat tour to see the whales is an absolute must — a magical experience. Highly recommend!