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National Parks and Reserves

Ballena National Marine Park

This park is 5,400 hectares of mostly ocean. It is the home of the Pacific coast's largest coral reef. Humpback whale sightings are common at Ballena Island between December and April. Several types of sperm whales are also seen near Tres Hermanas (three sisters) Islands. Olive Ridley and Hawksbill turtles nest on these beaches during May to November (rainy season). The ranger station is in the small seaside community of Bahia, just south of Uvita.

Distance from Dominical: From approximately 14 km extending to approximately 28 km.

Click here to see a map of Ballena's and other nearby beaches.
 

 Hacienda Baru National Wildlife Refuge
  Corcovado National Park   
  Ballena National Marine Park
  Chirripo National Park
  Cano Island Reserve
 Manual Antonio National Park