Cristal Ballena Hotel

Set on a forested hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Cristal Ballena offers peaceful surroundings, comfortable rooms, and easy access to coastal and foothill birding sites. The hotel sits in the transition zone between lowland rainforest and Pacific coastal forest. The mix of forest edge, gardens, and nearby protected areas makes it a good spot for…

Quick Facts on Cristal Ballena Hotel
- Hotspot Type
- Habitat
  Lowland Rainforest, Coastal Forest, Gardens
- Bird Species
  Fiery-billed Aracari, Yellow-throated Toucan, Golden-naped Woodpecker, Laughing Falcon, Black-hooded Antshrike, Spot-crowned Euphonia, Black-cowled Oriole, Bright-rumped Attila

Set on a forested hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Cristal Ballena offers peaceful surroundings, comfortable rooms, and easy access to coastal and foothill birding sites.

The hotel sits in the transition zone between lowland rainforest and Pacific coastal forest. The mix of forest edge, gardens, and nearby protected areas makes it a good spot for both widespread and regional species.

Cristal Ballena is located just south of Uvita in Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific lowlands. It’s a comfortable and convenient base for exploring Marino Ballena National Park and birding sites along the coast and in the foothills.