Walk out to sea on the sandy whale tail at low tide

You stand on the Pacific in Uvita and, at low tide, a natural wonder unfolds before you: Punta Uvita, better known as the ‘whale tail’, stretches far out into the sea as a broad strip of sand. You are right in the heart of Marino Ballena National Park, a protected area on Costa Rica’s wild coast. The ocean, the wide panorama and the awareness of the whales that live here give this place a special depth.

Only at low tide can you walk out onto the sandy ‘tail’, which slowly emerges from the sea between Playa Uvita and Playa Colonia. You feel the warm sand under your feet and the roar of the surf accompanies your way. Along the way you look out over mangroves, beaches and the protected reef that provides a habitat for countless marine animals. You enter the national park at the main gate, so make sure you check the tide times so you can experience this natural phenomenon up close.