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Uvita Beach, Uvita

4.4
#2 of 6 in Parks in Uvita
Beach · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
An unspoiled beach within the Marino Ballena National Park, Uvita Beach features a gently curving shoreline with clear blue waters. Dense plant life full of palm trees and mangroves line the beachfront, while further inland you'll find several waterfalls. Watch for migrating humpback whales on the ocean's surface or Hawksbill sea turtles coming ashore to nest. An abundance of marine life fills the waters, making this a good spot for snorkelling and diving. Take a kayak tour to check out the mangroves and surrounding estuaries. Put Uvita Beach into our Uvita sightseeing planner to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Uvita.
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  • By georgesJ3615TM
    This was one of our favorite beaches. Great sand and swimmable water. We visited unfortunately at high tide and weren’t able to see all of the whales tail. The town of Uvita is large enough to...  more »
  • By arndwrldandback
    Our first visit was at dusk when the tide was coming in. We loved standing in place and watching the water rise around us. Our second visit was in the morning as the tide went out. Finding sand...  more »
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  • By Rick Culleton
    Beautiful beach. Great place to start your whale watching adventure.
  • By Nick Dymond
    Great views. Warm and tolerable water to wade or surf in. Watch out for some people that shot out the ones who aren't diligent. The are thefts that occur, but if you are aware of your belongings and the people around, you shouldn't have issues
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