Uvita de Osa is a small village in southern Costa Rica, located in the province of Puntarenas. Despite its small size, it features coastal wetlands, rainforests, rivers, and crystalline beaches. Its annual music event Envision Festival and the Cola de Ballena is a pole of attraction for tourists. Uvita has greatly flourished over the past 6 years and is the commercial center and touristic hub of Costa Ballena. Unita de Osa hosts a lot of activities such as whale watching, ATV tours, surfing lessons, and snorkeling excursions. Uvita de Osa is also known for the Corcovado National Park, which is Costa Rica's largest protected area and according to National Geographic, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. If you are longing for some sun and salty water, Uvita Beach is located 16 km from Dominical Beach and is part of the Marino Ballena National Park. This stunning beach with the powdery sand extends to 3.5 km and will complete your holiday experience!
Santa Teresa in Puntarenas is one long stretch of sandy beaches, delightful dining, and endless shops. Its beaches are the perfect place to catch some waves and watch the sunset over the ocean.
According to international surveys, local people of Costa Rica are the happiest people on the planet! Costa Rica is a country blessed with rich vegetation, wonderful landscapes, colonial cities with a special character, vivid colors and hospitable people. This enchanting world will amaze you with its stunning beauty, its music and its hot flavors. Amongst beaches, active volcanoes, and tropical forests, you will notice that Costa Ricans are totally connected with the World Cup and their local saying: "Pura Vida", meaning “simple life” or “pure life” that it is more than just a phrase, it is a way of life!
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