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Ballena Rey

4.9(294 reviews)

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Ballena Rey, on Costa Rica, sits at 60504 in the Provincia de Puntarenas, Uvita, 60504 area. The venue takes its place in Uvita, on the country's southern Pacific coast.

First-time visitors can expect a base in the Uvita area, with the venue's own site at https://www.hotelballenareyuvita.com/ carrying its information. Visitors rate Ballena Rey 4.9 out of 5 across 294 reviews, a very high score from a large number of reviewers. Reaching it from Costa Rica's main towns and resort areas, including San José, Tamarindo, Santa Teresa, Manuel Antonio, Jacó, Puerto Viejo, La Fortuna and Monteverde, means a drive down the Pacific coast to Uvita.

Altitude shapes Costa Rica's weather, and the Central Valley and mountain towns are cooler than the coasts, so a coastal stay feels warmer than an inland one. Cloud forest, rainforest and dry tropical forest all occur within a short drive of each other in Costa Rica, which makes the country rewarding for visitors who want variety.

A casado is a set lunch of rice, beans, plantain, salad and a choice of meat or fish, giving visitors a straightforward meal to try. Green and leatherback turtles nest on Costa Rica's Caribbean beaches, and olive ridleys arrive at Ostional in mass nestings, adding to the country's wildlife draw. Ballena Rey gives visitors a Uvita base on Costa Rica's southern Pacific coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ballena Rey known for?

Ballena Rey is known as a hotel in Costa Rica, and the country around it is defined by altitude: the Central Valley and mountain towns are cooler than the coasts. Green and leatherback turtles nest on Costa Rica's Caribbean beaches, and olive ridleys arrive at Ostional in mass nestings.

What kind of business is Ballena Rey?

Ballena Rey is a hotel in Costa Rica, with its own site at https://www.hotelballenareyuvita.com/. Guests staying in the Central Valley or the mountain towns will find those areas cooler than the coasts, while the coasts stay warmer.

What should first-time visitors expect at Ballena Rey?

First-time visitors to Ballena Rey should expect a hotel stay in Costa Rica, where a casado is a set lunch of rice, beans, plantain, salad and a choice of meat or fish. The country packs cloud forest, rainforest and dry tropical forest within a short drive of each other, so the surroundings change quickly.

Where is Ballena Rey located on Costa Rica?

Ballena Rey sits at 60504, Provincia de Puntarenas, Uvita, 60504, Costa Rica. That address places it in the Uvita area, where cloud forest, rainforest and dry tropical forest all occur within a short drive of each other.

How do visitors rate Ballena Rey?

Ballena Rey holds a rating of 4.9/5 from 294 reviews, reflecting a hotel that guests rate highly. The address at 60504, Provincia de Puntarenas, Uvita, 60504, Costa Rica places it in the Uvita area of Costa Rica.

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