RPBeaches

Beaches close to Rancho Pacifico
(with distances in miles from our village of Uvita)

Our south coast offers some of Costa
Rica's finest and most diverse beaches -
easily accessed by the newly paved
CostaNerra highway.

Playa Dominical - 10 miles
Well known around the world as one of the
hottest places for surfing, Playa Dominical
offers a wonderful beach surrounded by
good quality hotels and restaurants. Only 40
minutes from San Isidro and 60 minutes
from Quepos. The tropical nightlife of
Dominical is one of the most famous in the
country!

Playa Dominicalito - ± 7 miles
If you seek tranquility and at the same time not being too far from your hotel and services Dominicalito is just
for you. The water there is crystal and warm, and if you feel like eating a fish on the beach and drinking an
iced cold beer, well, you won't have to walk too far!

Playa Uvita - Marina Ballena National Park ± 1 mile
Beautiful and well known beach with services, bars, restaurants etc... Walk on the Whale's tail and snorkel in
its protected waters.

Playa La Colonia - ± 2.5 miles
Ideal beach for camping! Few kilometers from Uvita & Bahia. Great for sunsets.

Playa Arco - ± 3.5 miles
If you're looking for a hidden paradise, well you'll find one at Playa Arco. Located just beside Playa Ballena
you can reach it only by walking a short path, no access from the road. Monkeys, waterfalls, caves & soft
sand will fill your soul with calm and peace. Ideal for lovers!

Playa Ballena - ± 2.5 miles
Right in the heart of the National Park, you can easily walk 15 km on its endless sand beach without seeing
a single human being.

Playa Piñuela - ± 3miles
Nice and calm bay. Most of the boats choose that bay to go out to the open sea. Also, you can meet fishermen
and buy all kinds of fish. ...swim too!

Playa Ventana - ± 3.6 miles
Small virgin beach surrounded by the jungle. On low tide, visit the splendid and mysterious caves...set up a
blanket under the coconut palms and......

Playa Tortuga - ± 3.8 miles:
Wild Beach almost untouched by human beings. Spectacular sunsets and panoramic view of the mountains
behind.