March 8
What did we do?
Low tide was at 9:30 am and our goal was to be at the far end of the Whale Tail at that time to see it most fully revealed. We entered at the Uvita entrance of Marino Ballena National Park (Waze location named Entrada Sector Uvita - Parque Nacional Marino Ballena) and paid about $5 for parking at the park entrance.
I had read so much hype about the Whale’s Tail that I was prepared to be disappointed; instead, I was amazed. This is one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever visited with its wide swath of sand backing onto the lush green jungle with the mountains as a backdrop.
At low tide, the waves at the Whale’s Tail were very gentle and so we went swimming. The water was refreshing but murky. Where there sting rays lurking down in the sand? Who knew as you couldn't see six inches below the surface?
We continued walking north along the beach until we reached the Rio Uvita seeing many shorebirds, crabs, and capuchin monkeys along the way.
Where did we eat?
We decided to go out for dinner and had decent, but unmemorable Mexican food, at Carito's Restaurant. The Margaritas though were very tasty.
| Looking down on the Whale Tail just before low tide from the Mirador de Ballena |
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Marino Ballena National Park |
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The end of the tail |
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Rio Uvita meets the Pacific Ocean |
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Looking up the Rio Uvita, luckily for that dog no crocs |
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