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Villas Rio Mar

Villas Rio Mar

3 out of 5
Dominical Beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
8.8/10 Excellent! (627 reviews)
This hotel is beautifully set out. The rooms are spacious and private. The restaurant and bar areas are roomy. There are two pools. The staff are friendly, courteous and helpful.

Reviewed on 6 January 2026

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Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

3.5 out of 5
12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
8.8/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
Had a free weekend with the girlies during our month-long study abroad trip, and we could not have made a better choice than Tiki Villas!! The hotel staff, the view, the pool and spa services—absolutely no complaints from any of us. From the get go, we were treated so kindly; Nancy upgraded our hotel ...

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

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Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Golden Pineapple Villas

Golden Pineapple Villas

4 out of 5
3km East of Banco Costa Rica Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is AED 2,865 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
AED 2,865
AED 3,237 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
This place exceeded my expectations which is tough. It was with magnificent views, the villas, the food and the service could not be better. So zen and the staff Marlon A, Marlon B and Pablo were lovely. It is a hidden a gem.

Reviewed on 2 January 2026

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Discover the most popular places to visit in Bahía Ballena

Locals use the waterfall like a slide! And jump off the sides, or course. Throw a couple bucks to the little store for using their stairs or try your luck at just climbing down on your own. Two pools.

Catarata uvita

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Catarata uvita during your travels in Bahía Ballena. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Catarata uvita

Playa Tortuga

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Playa Tortuga during your travels in Bahía Ballena? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Playa Tortuga

Hacienda Baru

You can take time to visit Hacienda Baru during your travels to Bahía Ballena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Hacienda Baru

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Ballena that have flexible change policies?
When it comes to flying these days, flexibility is key. That's why we have a "No change fee" search function to help you track down flexible, low-cost airfares to Ballena. It's at the top left of your screen right underneath the "Flexible change policies" subheading.
Which airlines fly to Ballena?
With a great selection of airlines operating flights into or near Ballena, you're spoiled for choice:

  • American Airlines - 182 flights to or near Ballena each month, including 182 flights to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) per month.
  • Spirit Airlines - 152 flights to or near Ballena each month, including 152 flights to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) per month.
  • United Airlines - 130 flights to or near Ballena each month, including 130 flights to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to Ballena?
In the last seven days, was the lowest price for a flight to Ballena. For an even better fare, book ahead of time and be flexible with your travel dates. Search for your flight to Ballena, then compare prices for similar time frames by clicking on our "flexible dates" link.
How much is a flight to Ballena?
One-way flights from () sold for just in the last seven days. During this time, the cost of a return journey to Ballena ranged between and . If you find a bargain, book quickly — these fares don't wait around for long.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Ballena?
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) is the main point of entry for many hoping to visit Ballena. Around 612 monthly flights touch down here.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Ballena?
If you're not set on your travel dates to Ballena, try to depart early in the week. The most affordable day to take off is generally Tuesday, followed closely by Monday. Saturday is typically the priciest day, with a lot of people preferring to take off on the weekend.
How much is a plane ticket to Ballena?
In the last seven days, plane fares ranged between and . Check out our great deals to Ballena, make a booking and then start packing your things!
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Ballena?
February is a good month to land bargain flights to Ballena. Keep in mind that the priciest time to book in the USA isn't during the height of summer, but in December.
How long is a flight to Ballena?
This mostly depends on your point of departure. To give you a good idea of what to expect, we've prepared a list of average flight times for some popular routes to Ballena:

  • Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 3 hours and 38 minutes
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 3 hours and 11 minutes
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 2 hours and 56 minutes

What is the best time to go to Ballena?
If you'd love to experience Ballena's leading city when it's really buzzing, go to Uvita sometime in January, March and November. Like most places in the Northern Hemisphere, summertime here begins June 20, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 25ºC.