Tag: Caño Island

  • Surfing, SUP, Kayaking & Ocean Activities Near Vista Bendita

    Surfing, SUP, Kayaking & Ocean Activities Near Vista Bendita

    The Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica puts you at the edge of one of the Pacific’s most diverse stretches of ocean. Within 45 minutes of Vista Bendita you have beginner-friendly beach breaks, world-class advanced surf, mangrove kayaking tours, SUP through the Whale’s Tail, ocean cave kayaking at Playa Ventanas, and snorkeling in Marino Ballena…

  • Islands, Bays & Boat-Access Beaches Near Ojochal

    Islands, Bays & Boat-Access Beaches Near Ojochal

    Some of the best water experiences near Vista Bendita are only accessible by boat. The deserted island 10 minutes offshore, the world-class snorkeling at Caño Island, the hidden research station beach on the Sierpe River — none of these show up on a standard beach guide because you can’t drive to them. This is the…

  • Whale Watching and Other Marine Mammals in Ojochal Near Vista Bendita

    Whale Watching and Other Marine Mammals in Ojochal Near Vista Bendita

    The waters off the Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica are extraordinary. Within 30 minutes of Vista Bendita, you can be on a boat watching humpback whales breach in the Pacific, surrounded by dolphins, with a chance of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks, and false killer whales depending on the season. This corner of…